A timeless collection of realistic wildlife projects for dedicated carvers! 31 stunning patterns including of a wide range of small birds and wild animals, plus two caricature patterns - Patterns include a blue jay, barn swallow, cactus wren, eastern meadowlark, cardinal, coyote, tiger, moose, cheetah, and many more - Helpful guidance for each pattern for capturing texture, carving realistic details, and other expert tips and tricks to ensure success - Top and side patterns , separate leg and tail patterns, foliage patterns, and directions for inserts The perfect collection of detailed patterns for experienced carvers, from the Woodcarvers' Favorite Patterns series! Patterns include: BIRDS: Gambel Quail, male and female - Cliff Swallow - Bob-O-Link - Cape May Warbler - Blue Jay - Cactus Wren - Evening Grosbeak - Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher - MacGillivray's Warbler - Eastern Meadowlark - Barn Swallow - Blackburnian Warbler - Scarlet Tanager - Red Poll - Great Crested Flycatcher - Cardinal - Yellow-Headed Blackbird - Greater Roadrunner - House Wrens - American Goldfinch ANIMALS: Pronghorn Antelope - Canadian Lynx - Coyote - Tiger - Moose - Cheetah - Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep - Rabbit CARICATURES: Belle and Cactus Pete Along with each pattern, you'll find helpful measurements, tips, and advice for woodburning, creating realistic feather textures, carving order, making feet, and much more, plus background information on the birds and suggestions for mounting. The perfect addition to every woodcarver's library, Nature in Wood is a must-have source of inspiration for passionate carvers with a love for wildlife! Lehman is the author for Nature in Wood.