Carve & Paint a Crazy Croaker in Wood: Learn to Cut, Shape, and Finish a Fully Jointed and Poseable Frog

By D. L. Miller

A complete guide on how to carve, paint, and assemble a jointed wooden frog! Featuring detailed step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, material lists, and full-size wood carving patterns, also included is insightful advice on wood types. Develop your woodcarving skills and bring a new friend to life!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Release date: Jun 15, 2020
• ISBN: 9781607658696

D. L. Miller

As with Bigfoot, D. L. Miller is a bit on the reclusive side, rarely seen in public, spending most of his days sketching from his studio located amongst the mighty oak trees only found in the deep dark woodlands far off the beaten path. After spending decades learning the habits of the elusive bipedal humanoid, he has finally agreed to share his illustrative journals that capture the sightings of this larger-than-life creature that has mystified generations. 

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Introduction

Illustration

The art of making poseable wooden animals and characters has been practiced for generations, with deep roots in folk art and puppetry. The tilt of the head, the position of the arm, or how a leg is folded will suddenly bring a piece to life and give your creation a personality that is not always achievable with a one-piece carving.

Over the years I’ve created countless poseable characters, from tiny chipmunks and frogs to my largest wood creation to date, a life-size bear. With each new project, I look for designs that challenge me as a woodworker and carver as well as an artist and designer. I spend a lot of time at the workbench experimenting with different angle cuts, facial expressions, and ways to paint and finish a piece to give each creation as much personality as