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.

SculptingIn this first volume of his instructional series, Philippe shares his step-by-step method of construction, as well as a guide to catch and correct common mistakes, while demonstrating in his favorite medium: wet clay. Filmed on location in Honeoye, NY at his studio, this 89 minute sculpting DVD offers instruction easily followed by a beginner and complete enough to keep the interest of the most experienced sculptor.

The Art of Sculpting with Philippe Faraut: Volume 1 Children

The Art of Sculpting with Philippe Faraut: Volume 2 Expressions

The Art of Sculpting with Philippe Faraut: Volume 3 Men

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 this tutorial Philippe Faraut demonstratestwo different approaches for modeling thehuman torso in water-based clay. He beginsthe first with the construction of the bonestructure for a male torso on which he thenapplies each muscle individually. This approachis based on the use of precise measurementswhich helps achieve a solid structure whileeliminating the risk of common mistakes.The second part of the program focuses onthe female torso with a more rapid method ofconstruction relying on the use of planes. Eachtorso exercise is taken to completion includingdemonstrations on finishing techniques.

Techniques of Sculpture: Torsos in Clay

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

Arts & Photography

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