New Techniques and Applications of Sweet Potato Carving

Author: Cui Zongqiang
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: Detailed carving steps, exquisite illustrated examples, master's exclusive techniques, the best teaching material for learning. This book primarily uses sweet potatoes with hard texture and vibrant colors as the main material. The works feature innovative and clever concepts, lifelike, realistic, and elegant forms, with delicate and clean knife work, smooth lines. It is divided into four parts: Step-by-Step Illustrations of Fine Works, Step-by-Step Illustrations of Portraits, Appreciation of Fine Works, and Appreciation of Exhibition Works. The illustrated examples include numerous step-by-step photos and text descriptions to introduce portrait carving and figure modeling, making it visually engaging and easy to understand. The fine works section covers a wide range of materials and innovative designs. Each piece strives for harmony between form and spirit, aiming for continuous improvement rather than perfection. Many of the works are excellent teaching examples. As long as sweet potato carving enthusiasts follow the steps in this book, they can carve their own unique works.