Eric Oberg has been a professional stone carver serving clients creating monuments in granite and other stone since 1975. Most of the work is directly carved without a reference model, because the form is familiar enough to find by applying known proportions, etc. More complicated work is done by referring to a model or 3D sketch – either full scale or smaller. Models can be made of plasticine or clay and cast in plaster. Enlarging is routine by various traditional methods. Past work can be seen in a Facebook page: Eric Oberg, Monument Sculptor; including portraits, statuary, architectural carvings, floral carving, animal subjects, bas-reliefs, busts, etc. in a wide range of sizes.
All levels welcome! This class is for students with little to no stone carving experience. This class covers choosing appropriate stones, appropriate subjects, effective use of basic hand tools, and approaching form without getting lost. Measuring techniques, geometric and arithmetic enlargement/reduction. Introduction to advanced tools and techniques Students will learn to carve stone sculptures using […]
All levels welcome! At any stage of developing skills, one wants to speed up the process: Depending upon the needs of the individual and the project one can learn about: Pointing device for accurate same-size reproduction from a model. Three compass enlargement /reduction. Pneumatic tools, electric tools; diamond and carbide blades. Customizing chisels. Fine edges, […]
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