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

by Sharon R. Sherman

Book Overview

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"