[Woodcarver] Need help in developing caricature patterns

[Joe Dillett]

Hi Kevin,

One method that is helpful for me is to work the figures in clay first. Clay
is a very helpful tool in helping visualize the pose, alignment and shape of
the features. The individual features, like the hands and face can be
studied in clay separately. Making the clay the same size as the woodcarving
will allow you to take the measurements directly off the clay.

In my Ask Joe column, Carving Magazine issue 4, I show examples of making
pattern from 3-dimensional objects, including drawing, pantograph, digital
camera, pointing machines, copy machines, CAD and other software like Poser.
There might be some helpful hints for you there.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin B. Johnson" <duffyjohnson at mindspring.com>
To: <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 12:01 PM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Need help in developing caricature patterns



> I'm a newbie wood carver that's been lurking/learning on the list for a
> few months now. Great information and input from everyone.
>
> I have a concept for three caricatures that I want to develop.
> Unfortunately, the concepts are in in reference pictures and my head
> only, and I don't have the artistic ability to draw the patterns needed
> to roughout and carve the figures.
>
> Does anyone have any ideas for someone to develop these patterns
> for/with me? Any suggestions on who might be willing and able to help?
>
> Thanks in advance for the input and thoughts and thanks for everyone's
> time in helping beginners lik   emegetstarted.
>
> Regards,
>
> Kevin Johnson
> Graham, NC
>