This wood—carving guide's easy—to—follow, step—by—step instructions help novice carvers learn to create art from a block of wood. In this informative book, master carver Tom Wolfe goes back to basics. Through step—by—step instructions, Wolfe helps the novice carver bring life to a block of wood. With a single knife, Wolfe 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. The guide also features ideas for other simple and fun projects. Under Wolfe's steady guidance, new carvers will find that the mysteries of this art disappear and that they can quickly learn the skills they need to create a nice piece of art. Wolfe's books on carving have been popular for decades, appealing to everyone from the newest learner to the most seasoned veteran because of the simple methods and obvious enjoyment Wolfe brought to his art. This book is a must—have for the library of any carver.​​