Over 550 photographs of sixty-five different sculptures and thirty-one illustrations are used to show a series of exercises organized in a progressive order. This text offers art students; painters, illustrators, forensic artists and sculptors interested in accurately depicting the human face an invaluable source of knowledge. For the beginner, the step-by-step method provides a means to achieve fast results as well as a solid foundation in the knowledge of anatomy. For the advanced artist, there is a wealth of information on such topics as, the aging process, mechanics of expression, and advanced mold making. Further features include: illustrations and exercises for modeling bones and muscles of the head and shoulders, techniques for modeling individual features, methods for correcting mistakes and a section demonstrating repairing a shattered sculpture.

Portrait Sculpting: Anatomy & Expressions in Clay

Philippe Faraut

PCF Studios, Inc.

In this follow-up book to his first volume Portrait Sculpting: Anatomy &amp; Expressions in Clay, Philippe Faraut expands on modeling the human face in water-based clay featuring more than 100 new sculptures. Designed for the advanced artist, this text utilizes nearly 600 photographs including 64 full-page images to analyze the requirements for capturing a likeness. Emphasis is placed on an in-depth study of facial anatomy critical in developing compelling expressions and bringing life to three-dimensional representations of the face. Additional studies are included to show successful treatments of hair and drapery, as well as the effects of the aging process.Further features include: studies of various sculpting styles; techniques for analyzing planes of individual features; discussions and comparisons of gender differences; methods for avoiding mistakes; examples of different finishing options.

Mastering Portraiture Advanced Analyses of the Face Sculpted in Clay

Charisse Faraut

In their third book on modeling techniques in clay Philippe and Charisse Faraut present a comprehensive approach to the complex subject of the human figure. Over 700 photos and illustrations are used to demonstrate series of exercises for the head, torso, arms, hands, legs, feet and full figure that promote rapid progress while learning the anatomy specifically relevant to the 3D artist. The traditional clay sculptor, as well as the digital sculptor, will find information on structure, planes, balance and the subtle details that are required in order to master this art. Further features include: small to life-size sculpture studies, step-by-step demonstrations, explanations for rhythm lines and S curves, illustrations for bones and muscles, numerous examples of sculpted hands and feet along with firing and finishing techniques.

Figure Sculpting Volume 1: Planes and Construction Techniques in Clay

Arts & Photography

Unknown

Volume 2 of this series addresses issues that arise after the fundamental skills of modeling anatomy have been grasped. Written for the 3D artist, whether digital or traditional, techniques for applying gesture and drapery to enhance and bring life to sculptures of the human form are discussed referencing more than 100 of Philippe Faraut's sculptures. In addition, step-by-step demonstrations including topics such as modeling stylized body types and multi-figure sculptures are shown through the use of over 600 photographs. Further Features include: . The illusion of translucent fabric. . Examples of the anatomy of folds. . Exercises for modeling clothing &amp; leather. . Methods for creating armatures. . Techniques to improve speed. . Hollowing techniques for complex figures.

Figure Sculpting Volume 2: Gesture & Drapery Techniques in Clay

Porträts in Ton: Anatomie & Ausdruck

Clarisse Faraut

Themes

Hanusch Verlag