The Breakthrough Art of the Big Cat Manual
written by John Bellucci
280 pages, over 1500 black & white photos and diagrams with 75 additional full-color reference photos.
Our latest publication is our most in-depth and comprehensive taxidermy manual to date. From the creative mind of master wildlife restoration artist John Bellucci, comes the definitive reference source for all artists (taxidermists, sculptors and flat artists) who wish to accurately portray large felines. Filled with information not obtainable from any other source, The Breakthrough Art of the Big Cat Manual presents the complete taxidermy procedures for lifesize large cats, as well as an outstanding reference section featuring adults as well as juveniles. Well-written with clear photography showing every step in the procedure, this manual will become an important addition to your reference library. 280 pages, over 1500 black and white photos and diagrams, as well as 75 full-color reference photos.
| Introduction Large Mammal Restoration Lion Details: An In-Depth Study Head Shapes The Ear of the Cat Putting on the Right Face Lion vs. Tigers Leopards vs. Cougars Eye and Nose Details Mouth and Tongue Study Head and Neck Anatomy Legs and Body Anatomy Sitting Poses and Feeding Poses Big Cat Behavior A Peek Into the Nursery Skinning in the Field Skinning in the Studio Skin Care Tool Selection and Materials Tanned Skin Preparation Mannikin Assembly Tail Attachments Refief Cuts Test Fitting the Skin |
Facial Alterations Pose Alterations Opening a Closed-Mouth Form Detailing Commercial Jawsets Coloring Jawsets and Tongues Creating Custom Earliners Eye Setting Methods Achilles' Tendon Techniques Adding Veins and Muscle Details Nose and Nostril Details Eyelid Sculpting Mounting and Sewing Rebuiding Eyelids, Nose and Lips Coloring Exposed Skin Finishing Foot Pads and Genitals Habitat and Base Work Building a Base Foundation Artificial Rock Base Sculpting an Original Mannikin Mounting a Leopard Making a Death Mask Skinning an Infant Leopard Kitten Carcass Casting Constructing an Artificial Tree |
The Breakthrough Art of the Big Cat Manual
280 pages, over 1500 black and white photos and diagrams with an additional 75 full-color reference photos. 8-1/2" x 11" Plastic comb binder.
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