Creative Woodturner: Inspiring Ideas & Projects for Developing Your Own Woodturn

Description: Creative Woodturner by Terry Martin Woodturning is as popular as ever - a constantly growing segement in the woodworking world and one of the most wide-reaching woodcrafts among artists and hands-on crafters. Its appeal is based on the short learning curve, the minimal equipment, and the sheer joy of learning to make something out of wood with ones own hands. But, unlike a lot of crafts that rely on individuality and creative thinking, the initial techniques of woodturning must be mastered. While at first liberating, these same techniques can eventually be confining because in mastering them, one must follow the lead of others. At a certain point, woodturners can feel that mastering the techniques has become the end in itself as they lose sight of their true pursuit: to create ones own original style. In fact, some woodturners, who believe they arent creative enough, will simply continue to master techniques while imitiating the style of others. Terry Martin, the author of The Creative Woodturner and a woodturning artist, instructor, and photographer for over thirty-years, believes this goes against the fundamental nature of creating and being an artist. There is no "right" or "wrong" and the pursuit of originality should be the goal of every woodturner. Best of all, creativity can be learned and the ability to think and see in ones own artistic style can be achieved. The Creative Woodturner is not your usual "how-to" woodturning book. It wont tell you what a chuck is, how to sharpen a scraper, or how to turn a goblet. Instead, this book is a "how-to" for unlocking curiosity, how to break the rules, and for following ones own artistic path with confidence. Designed to give readers a wide perspective on creativity, The Creative Woodturner begins first with insightful commentary, quotes, and examples from the woodturning and art community that will both inspire and inform. In addition, the author shares his Idea Tools: questions to ask during the planning and creative process that are as important to the creation of the woodturning project as any equipment in the shop. Finally, 16 one-of-a-kind projects – from boxes and vessles to bowls and one-of-a-kind scultpures – are featured that will spark the creative mindset of any woodturner. Each project is documented with instructions and crisp photography highlighting the key steps, techniques, and tasks necessary for completion. In taking the reader through each project, the author pulls back the curtain on his woodturning magic and shares his vision and how the Idea Tools and creative thinking emerges in each project. An inspiring and enjoyable read not only for woodturners, but for any artist, The Creative Woodturner will anyone to think and see differently so time is spent at the lathe – or whatever creative pursuit it is - creating the original ideas instead of imitating someone else. AUTHOR: Terry Martin is an accomplished writer and woodworker, and is the author of two previous books: "Wood Dreaming" and "New Masters of Woodturning" (co-authored with Kevin Wallace). In addition to his books, Martin has written almost 300 stories for magazines in seven countries, and lectures regularly around the world. 250 colour photographs FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Terry Martin is an accomplished writer and woodworker, and is the author of two previous books: "Wood Dreaming" and "New Masters of Woodturning" (co-authored with Kevin Wallace). In addition to his books, Martin has written almost 300 stories for magazines in seven countries, and lectures regularly around the world. Review Terry Martin is not someone who is ever short of an idea ... "The Creative Woodturner" presents works as examples of how to think creatively. Each chapter shows how techniques and preconceptions can always be challenged. While interesting techniques are explained, there is much more of an artist to be stimulated by in this book. --Australian Wood Review Review Quote "The Creative Woodturner" is a real standout in the world of woodturning guides. --Diane Donovan, Donovans Bookshelf Description for Sales People 1) The first project book from Terry Martin, a world-renowned woodturner, artist, and photographer with 30 years of turning and instructing experience.2) Creativity can be learned. With commentary from the art community, "idea tools", and inspiring projects, this book can guide a woodturner, or any crafter, to think and see more creatively.3) The authors "break the rules" approach will inspire more independent thinking and less imitation for not only woodturners, but artists in all mediums. 4) The 16 projects not only inspire a woodturners curiosity and vision, but they also offer a "behind the curtain" look at the technical process necessary for completing each one.5) The original and creative thinking developed in woodturning and crafts can apply to all aspects of ones life.6) In response to current economic, technological, and hands-on lifestyle trends, the craft of woodworking remains one of the largest and most popular craft segments The Creative Woodturner is the rare "how-to" woodturning book that focuses not on woodturning techniques, but creative techniques. Unlike most woodturning and woodworking books that measure success in following rules, The Creative Woodturner eliminates "right" or "wrong" and promotes breaking the rules and the belief that once techniques are mastered, time spent imitating others is not time well spent. Written by a renowned wood artist with over 30 years of woodturning and instructing experience, The Creative Woodturner prompts woodturners to creatively think and see beyond their technical skills so that they may pursue their own artistic style. Details ISBN1610352181 Pages 144 Publisher Linden Publishing Co Inc ISBN-10 1610352181 ISBN-13 9781610352185 Format Paperback Imprint Linden Publishing Co Inc Place of Publication Fresno Country of Publication United States Short Title CREATIVE WOODTURNER Language English Media Book Subtitle Inspiring Ideas & Projects for Developing Your Own Woodturning Style DEWEY 684.08342 AU Release Date 2014-10-01 NZ Release Date 2014-10-01 UK Release Date 2014-10-01 Author Terry Martin Audience General Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-01-01 US Release Date 2014-01-01 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:93679194;

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