Wood Sculpture by Antony Denning

Author: Antony Denning
Publisher: Eyrolles
Size: 22 × 28.5 cm
Number of pages: 125 pages
Illustrations: Color photographs
Type: Technical book – wood carving

Learning wood carving
Improvement of techniques
Creation of decorative and utilitarian projects
Inspiration and methods from professionals

Antony Denning's wood sculpture offers an original and particularly effective pedagogical approach. The work is designed as two binders that can be browsed independently, allowing the image of the project to be constantly linked to the technical sheets corresponding to each stage of its creation.

The upper section is dedicated to projects, while the lower section details the basic techniques needed to complete them. This system facilitates understanding of the process and allows for a natural transition from theory to practice.

The 23 technical fact sheets cover, in particular:
the choice of wood species and tools,
sketching and modeling,
relief and sculpture in the round,
the openwork reliefs and collages,
the strengthening of fragile forms,
the management of nodes and slots,
the hollowing out of bowls and salad bowls,
the choice of finishes.

The 20 projects, described step by step, allow you to create a wide variety of pieces: modern style cutlery, cheese board, fruit bowls, carved boxes, decorated mirror frame, wall panels, as well as sculptures in the round such as a seated lion or a statue of Venus.

Each project and technique is supported by numerous color photographs, making the book clear, attractive and easy to use, both for the amateur and for the sculptor wishing to deepen their methods.