Creating the Phantasm of Depth in Carvings

On this presentation from High quality Woodworking New England 2025, grasp woodcarver Mary Might explores the artwork and phantasm of shallow reduction carving—exhibiting how carvers can create a convincing sense of depth whereas eradicating surprisingly little materials. Mary explains how the human eye interprets gentle, shadow, and overlapping types, and the way these ideas will be intentionally used to mislead the viewer into perceiving depth the place there’s little or no.

All through the discuss, she emphasizes that profitable reduction carving is much less about carving and extra about considerate design, cautious structure, and understanding how types transition into each other.

Be sure that to take a look at this 12 months’s lineup for High quality Woodworking New England, coming Might 1 and a couple of in Manchester, Conn. It’s all the time a blast to hang around with different woodworkers, try cool new and classic instruments, and study from a number of the nation’s finest woodworkers!

-Ben Strano

Get began carving

Whether or not you need to add a element to a field or chair, or embark on a full-fledged woodcarving journey, your journey begins with realizing the instruments you have to.

Carve an Acanthus Leaf

Mary Might shares her sample and her step-by-step method for carving his traditional furnishings ornament.

Reduction Carving

Conventional strategies work finest