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 Armstrong's unique aesthetic sensibilities, his outlook on life, his surroundings, and his growing reputation.
- ISBN10 0878057412
- ISBN13 9780878057412
- Publish Date 1 May 1995
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University Press of Mississippi
- Format Paperback
- Pages 72
- Language English