Wood Spirits and Green Men : A Design Sourcebook for Woodcarvers and Other Artists Paperback / softback

This title features 40 original patterns for carving your own Green Men and Wood Spirits.

It provides a short history of these popular mythical figures.

It includes step-by-step demonstrations and an inspirational full-colour gallery.

Green men and wood spirits, historical symbols that link the forces of nature and humanity, have re-emerged as popular subjects for woodcarvers and other artists.

This ultimate sourcebook for carving these classic figures, from noted artist and author Lora S.

Irish, offers a short history and evolution of the green man and wood spirit symbols.

Two step-by-step demonstrations, for carving a Green Man and a Wood Spirit Walking Stick, are provided by renowned carvers Chris Pye and Shawn Cipa. 40 ready-to-use, original patterns are also included, along with a full-colour gallery of eye-catching and inspiring photos from Clive Hicks.

Inside this book you'll find all the tips, techniques, information and inspiration necessary to successfully create your own interpretation of this timeless icon - in any craft medium you choose.