Ceramic Sculpture: Making Faces

Author: Alex Irvine
Publisher: Union Square & Company
ISBN: 9781454707769
Category : Ceramic sculpture
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This is a step-by-step guide to sculpting the human face. It is richly illustrated with both photographs and diagrams for creating detail. It comes from experienced sculptor and instructor Alex Irvine. Sculpting the human face presents a unique artistic challenge, but this richly illustrated guide thoroughly demystifies the process. Instructor Alex Irvine goes step-by-step, explaining everything from creating basic, rough outlines to surface refinements to finely detailed replicas, accompanied by photographs and sketches.

Making Ceramic Sculpture

Author: Rául Acero
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781468053777
Category : Ceramic sculpture
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book takes the reader through the process of learning how to make hand built ceramic sculpture with simple yet evocative, flexible techniques. Intended primarily for beginners, the text also addresses issues of ceramic form, process and ideation that will be valuable to intermediate ceramic artists as well. An extensive, full color gallery section showcases some of the best contemporary ceramic sculpture from 104 artists worldwide.

Modelling Heads and Faces in Clay

Author: Berit Hildre
Publisher: Herbert Press
ISBN: 9781789940121
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A practical and in-depth look at modelling faces in clay covering essential information from choosing your clay and modelling tools to drying your work and types of natural finishes.This is a practical and in-depth look at modelling faces in clay, using step-by-step pictures, which is ideal for anyone who wants to have a go at working in detail. As the face gives the figure life and personality, it is an important focus once the body has been created.This book examines the various aspects that make up the face in depth, and which need to be considered when modelling, such as the proportions of the head, bone structure, muscles and expressions. From the face of a child to that of an adult, and from sadness to joy, the enormous variety of faces and expressions all require a different approach and convincing details to complete the figure or bust.All these things are covered thoroughly using diagrams, step-by-step images and clear explanations in order to help you create a face for your work and to improve your modelling. The book also covers essential information such as how to get started, choosing your clay and modelling tools, drying your work and types of natural finishes such as wax.

Sculpting the Figure in Clay

Author: Peter Rubino
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 0823099245
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
A comprehensive guide for sculptors looking to recreate the human body using clay, from the author of The Portrait in Clay In Sculpting the Figure in Clay, acclaimed portrait bust sculptor Peter Rubio teaches a master class in the essentials of figurative sculpture. In this intensive, all-inclusive guide, he introduces students to a natural, straightforward geometry that will help them become masters at forming figures of clay. Rubino’s unique approach utilizes a geometric system consisting of blocks, simple shapes, and guidelines that instruct students in a new and instinctive sculptural style, With these easy-to-follow instructions and informative concepts, students will see figures as the basic shapes beneath the form as well as learn vital approaches such as BLT: Bend, Lean, and Turn, to create evocative expression, and the Three Ps: Position, Proportion, and Plans, for accurate representation. Other topics include: • The Fundamentals of the Clay Torso • Observing the Model • Essential Materials and Tools • Sculpting the Female Torso from the Live Model • Sculpting the Reclining Figure from the Live Model • Sculpting the Hand, Foot, and Lower Arm • Plus Many Photographic Reference Poses for Continued Study This unparalleled resource is the definitive guide to figurative sculpture.

Modeling the Head in Clay

Author: Bruno Lucchesi
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Head in art
Languages : en
Pages : 159

Book Description
This book offers the reader an opportunity to watch the step-by-step creation of a single life-size head through all the states of roughing in, modeling, refining the surface, and finishing and texturing, recreating the immediacy of an actual workshop situation.

The Materials and Methods of Sculpture

Author: Jack C. Rich
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486257428
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 511

Book Description
"Promises to become a standard reference book." — The Art Digest. Exhaustive, profusely illustrated guide to all of the technical aspects of sculpting in stone, metal, wood, and other materials. The author expertly covers casting, surface treatment, exotic materials such as amber, coal, and even butter! Much more. 281 illustrations.

Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay

Author: Katherine Dewey
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN: 0770434657
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
Katherine Dewey's expressive and elegantly detailed sculptures enchant all who see them. With the magical medium of polymer clay and this book, you can follow in her footsteps. Thorough instructions supported by more than 400 step-by-step color photos and 200 detailed drawings cover the entire process of sculpting realistic figures, from selecting clay and gathering essential tools to the basics of modeling the human figure, to incorporating poses, facial expressions, ethnic and gender subtleties, costumes, and painted finishing touches. Easy-to-read maps of the figure illustrate the landmarks of the body, while scale diagrams indicate the simple shapes hidden within the human form, as well as how to combine and model those shapes. For anyone who loves fantasy, romance, nature—or sophisticated crafting—this book is a must-have.

Ceramics for Beginners

Author: Susan Halls
Publisher: Union Square & Company
ISBN: 9781454710608
Category : CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An easy-to-follow beginner's workshop in creating the human form and self-supporting, standing animals in clay simple. This revised and updated edition includes 4 new projects.

The Figure in Clay

Author: Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781579909611
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
A stunning survey of nine master ceramists and a fascinating study of their sculptural techniques.

Beginner's Guide to Sculpting Characters in Clay

Author: 3dtotal Publishing
Publisher: Beginner's Guide
ISBN: 9781909414402
Category : Figure sculpture
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Beginner's Guide to Sculpting Characters in Clay is a comprehensive guide to traditional sculpting tools, materials and techniques for beginners.