Chainsaw Sculptor: The Art of J. Chester "Skip" Armstrong

(Part of the Folk Art and Artists Series Series)

by Sharon R. Sherman

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In the ponderosa pines of central Oregon, J. Chester Skip Armstrong carves breathtaking eagles and other finely crafted animals. His choice of materials and methods of creating shape, texture, and detail have much in common with both regional vernacular western chainsaw art and delicately tooled wood sculpture. This fascinating book explores the processes of creativity, raises questions about the differences between folk art and fine art, and captures...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0878057412

ISBN13:9780878057412

Release Date:January 2001

Publisher:University Press of Mississippi

Length:72 Pages

Weight:0.55 lbs.

Dimensions:0.2" x 8.0" x 8.0"

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