In 1964, Helen Cordero of Cochiti pueblo created the first storyteller, a clay image of her grandfather with five children clinging to him. Here the reader will find the most extensive collection of storytellers ever gathered in print. Over 400 pieces by nearly 150 artists are shown in full color, and organized by pueblo.
Tom's premier work on carving Santa Claus, elves, gnomes, and wizards. These fanciful, delightful characters come to life at his hands. He shares skills and projects that are perfect for the beginning carver, the person who likes to whittle for fun and relaxation, or the experienced carver.
Beginning with a plain block of bass wood or white pine, Tom creates bunnies and bears that are the epitome of cuddly, and are a favorite of children and adults alike. These projects are perfect for the person who carves for relaxation. After bandsawing the patterns, they can be completed with the simplest of toolsa knife, a gouge, a veiner, and ...
From the years of slavery through the years of civil rights, images of black people have taken many forms from formal studio photos and advertising images to folk art and household items. Hundreds of items are gathered here illustrated in color photos.
Nearly 600 fixtures, products and advertising from old time American country stores are illustrated, plus historical photographs of the stores themselves and the people who worked in them. Many date from turn of the 20th century so provide historic references to actual, everyday life.
Caricatures demand the same skill and sense of proportion that realistic figures do. This is particularly true of carving heads, which can easily become grotesque looking if certain rules are not followed. This book takes you step-by-step through the process of carving 33 projects, each illustrated with color photographs and precise captions. A ...
The first color reference on tobacco tins shows over 1000 and reveals the designer's and the lithographer's art over many generations. It includes much tobacco company advertising and ephemera.
Tom Wolfe goes back to basics. With a single knife, he carves a reclining country figure and teaches the basic methods of woodcarving. Each cut is illustrated with a full-color photograph, an important visual aid to learning this fun craft. These projects are simple and fun. The new carver will find that the mysteries of this art quickly disappear ...
Dogs have been a favorite subject for carving since the earliest years. From hunting dogs to the family pet, dogs have a special place in the hearts of people. Tom Wolfe manages to capture their personality in his own creative, witty way. Easy to follow step-by-step instructions, with color illustrations.
Bent willow furniture, an early American craft, was a familiar sight on the front porches of America until the 1930s. Now in an easy to follow, step-by-step instructional book, one of Americas foremost makers of twig furniture shares the technique. Starting with a basic arm chair, he also shows the creative possibilities of the form. Each step is ...
This will give insight into the creativity of designers of cast iron which allowed mundane objects of life to become interesting works of art and fancy. From doorstops to doorknockers, still banks to lawn sprinklers, bottle openers to bookends, their functionality was hidden in the forms of animals, flowers, buildings, people, and more.
Here the great wealth and beauty of illustrator Maxfield Parrish's work is presented in 700 beautiful color photographs. Focusing on those images that are available and can be collected by the average person, it has a useful Price Guide.This is an essential reference for collectors of Parrish's work and those interested in the development of the ...
The Arts & Crafts Movement found expression in art, metalwork, pottery, textiles, and furniture. This new book explores the Arts & Crafts Movement on both sides of the Atlantic focusing on furniture with a large representation of all the decorative arts. The pieces are illustrated in over 500 full color photographs, with complete descriptions and ...
Sandpainting has its origin in the religious tradition and practice of the Navajo people. Over 400 sandpaintings, from the most traditional to the newest forms, are illustrated here in full color. The sandpaintings are organized by artist, making this an important reference for collectors.
Ads were put on everything from pocket mirrors to memo pads, the sides of barns to the sides of carriages and buses. Here is advertising in all its media-tin, paper, celluloid, and enamel. In full color, it portrays the creativity of its makers, while bringing to life the styles of the past 120 years.
This book is a survey of the influence of the Arts & Crafts Movement in the home, particularly furnishings of the early 20th century Mission Style. Drawn from an exhibit at the California Heritage Museum in Santa Monica, it covers furniture, pottery, lighting, books, and more. Each item is illustrated in the 400+ color photographs showing their ...
The magic of the Hawaiian Islands has captivated the hearts and imaginations of visitors for over 200 years. The infectious Aloha Spirit is something they take home with them not only as memories, but in tangible reminders of their trips: a shirt, a carved perfume bottle, a figurine. At the least these mementos hold cherished spots in their homes, ...
Hundreds of ordinary household items originally found for sale at the country store are presented here in beautiful color. Antiques all can relate to include kitchen, bath, and table wares, advertising, candy containers, tobacco products, and much more. Also has period photos of actual country and general stores.
The whimsy of angels is captured in the designs of this book. Kelley leads the carver step-by-step through the angel carving project, beginning with the blank and finishing with a beautifully painted heavenly being. With concise descriptions and clear color photographs, Kelleys experience as a teacher will lead carvers of every ability to a ...
The bygone tools and products of America's drugstores are illustrated in color and described, from apothecary jars to patent medicines and mortars and pestles to leech jars. Soda fountain dispensers, dishes, and furniture of many styles are prominently presented. One will happily remember the old stores and the amazing variety contained in them.
This compendium of cigar related "stuff" shows the breadth of advertising, ashtrays, matchsafes, cigar boxes, dispensers, and holders that have adorned homes and shops for 100 years and more. Today they are enjoyed by many who will find this book delightful reading.
The almost limitless medium of polymer clay and Toms eye for character and caricature combine to produce some endearing and delightful creatures. Fully illustrated with beautiful color photographs, it takes the carver and modeler step-by-step through the process of creating a male and a female caricature bust. A gallery spurs the imagination even ...
Relive an era when the kitchen was kitsch -- melamine bowls were pink and purple, cocktail shakers and party glasses sported fun themes, iced tea was served in sweaty spun aluminum of futuristic metallic shades, and wall clocks kept time in bright plastic frames shaped to evoke the jet age. This wonderful collector's guide helps to date and value ...
Stained glass has long been a part of domestic architecture, but in the late 1800s its popularity soared. In part, this was due to new manufacturing techniques and distribution networks, but also it caught the imagination of Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Arts and Crafts designers around the world. Here over 350 examples of architectural stained ...
In 1951, an elegant man appeared in a New Yorker magazine advertisement dressed in a Hathaway shirt and wearing an eyepatch, with the slogan "The man in the Hathaway shirt." Rarely has a symbol become so identified with a product. This history of the Hathaway shirt begins in 1837 but concentrates on the last half of the 20th century. With 450 ...
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