🤠 SIMPLE WAY to Draw and carve Lion into Wood 🎨#drwoodart😜#2025
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Goal:
To make everything to go in to the
FUTURE LOG CABIN HOME I WILL BUY, SO I CAN CARVE MY WHOLE HOME, STARTING FROM WITHIN FIRST
Key insights into the process:
Layered Carving Approach
uses a sanding grinder to strip away layers of plywood, revealing different shades and textures.
The glue between the plywood sheets acts as a natural black outline, enhancing contrast and depth in the final artwork.
By selectively removing material, I create highlights and shadows, giving the image a three-dimensional effect.
Tools & Techniques
Sanding Grinder: The primary tool for controlled material removal.
Chainsaw (for larger projects): Used to rough out shapes before refining details.
Different Plywood Types: experiment with various plywood grades to achieve unique textures.
Artistic Considerations
The natural grain of plywood adds organic texture, complementing the carved details.
The process requires precision and patience,
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What is a relief sculpture? In this video, learn the difference between high, low, and sunken relief in art history. The video looks at examples from ancient Maya art (the sarcophagus lid of Pakal), Chinese Buddhist caves at Longmen, and ancient Egyptian columns in the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak, as well as the Ara Pacis in Rome. See how artists have used depth and texture to shape meaning across cultures.
This video is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about:
✅Formal techniques in art
✅Sculptural techniques
✅Language to describe art
✅Art History
Speaker: Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank
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*CHAPTERS*
0:00 What is relief sculpture?
0:16 Freestanding versus relief sculpture
0:45 High relief sculpture at Fengxian Cave, Longmen, China
1:18 Low relief sculpture on Pakal’s sarcophagus lid
1:40 Sunken relief sculpture at the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak
2:14 Combining different types of relief sculpture: The Ara Pacis in Rome
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