High Relief/Deep Relief: Carving where more than half the sculpture’s mass projects from background
Carving a Durfee Lion Paw Foot
This 3 episode lesson shows how to carve a unique take on the lion paw foot specific to the Durfee tall case clock.
Carving a 3D Owl
This 3 episode lesson shows how to carve an adorable little owl sculpture (in-the-round).
Carving a Grapevine Swag
This 4 episode lesson shows how to carve a deep applique of a grapevine swag with bunches of grapes between the leaves.
Carving a Fish Bowl
This two episode lesson shows how to carve an original design of a deep bowl shaped like a fish.
Carving a Cherub
This six episode lesson shows how to carve a highly sculptural cherub applique in deep relief.
Carving a Fruit & Flower Basket
This five episode lesson shows how to carve a basket of sculptural fruits and flowers based on the style of Grinnling Gibbons with laminated layers.
Carving a Large Shell Niche
This 4 episode lesson shows how the process for building, forming, and carving a massive shell for the top of a niche shelf.
Carving a Calla Lily in High Relief
This 2 episode lesson shows how to carve a single calla lily in high relief to show how the process differs from a low relief carving.
Carving a Rococo Vine
This 3 episode lesson is Part 7 and the final element of the "Colonial Charleston Fireplace" series. The lesson teaches how to carve an weaving vine of twisting leaves and flowers that flow down the tall scroll of this intricate overmantle for this historical reproduction.
Carving an English Rose
This 2 episode lesson is Part 6 of the "Colonial Charleston Fireplace" series. The lesson teaches how to carve an English Rose amid the twisting vines, leaves, and flowers that make up the intricate overmantle for this historical reproduction. The most fascinating aspect of this piece is the suggestion of great depth making the bloom appear fully three dimensional. The surrounding leaves are covered in the next part of this series.