Download or read book Beginner s Guide to Sculpting Characters in Clay written by 3dtotal Publishing and published by Beginner's Guide. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginner's Guide to Sculpting Characters in Clay is a comprehensive guide to traditional sculpting tools, materials and techniques for beginners.
Download or read book Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay written by Katherine Dewey and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2013-05-29 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Sculpting the Figure in Clay written by Peter Rubino and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2010-04-20 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Clay Sculpting with the Shiflett Brothers written by Brandon & Jarrod Shiflett and published by 3dtotal Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clay sculpting royalty "The Shiflett Brothers" offer unique insight into their practices and the techniques used to create their stunning fantasy characters.
Download or read book Figure Sculpting written by Philippe Faraut and published by . This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Portrait Sculpting written by Philippe Faraut and published by Pcf Studios. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step techniques for modeling the portrait in clay, firing meethods and mold making.
Download or read book Modelling Heads and Faces in Clay written by Berit Hildre and published by Herbert Press. This book was released on 2019-05-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book How to Make Clay Characters written by Maureen Carlson and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 1997-03-15 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With polymer clay and imagination, Maureen Carlson has brought a whole world of cheery little characters to life. You can do it, too! This book makes it fun and easy—no sculpting experience or fancy equipment required! You'll find lots of full-color pictures and detailed, step-by-step projects to lead you all the way—starting with simple, neighborhood kids, and progressing to more complex characters like Grandma and Saint Nick. You'll learn how to make every detail just right, from hair to facial expressions to feet. When you get the hang of it, you can create lively little folks of your own imaginings...even personalize our clay characters for extra-special gifts. No two will ever be exactly alike, but each one is guaranteed to make you smile!
Download or read book Pop Sculpture written by Tim Bruckner and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sculpt toys and collectibles with modern-day tools, techniques and applications used by today’s top industry professionals Ever since a 12-inch G.I. Joe took toy soldiers to a whole new level by giving them the ability to pose via moveable parts, as well as interchangeable clothing and accessories, the business of creating pop sculpture icons for the mass market was off and running. Superheroes came next, followed by TV show and movie characters, most notably those from Star Wars. Today, action figures exist for sports stars, rock stars, even presidents. With today’s blockbuster success of animated films, action figures and collectibles have become a behemoth industry—with a growing need for skilled artists who can bring these characters to life. So how do you get started? The trio of veteran industry insiders who authored this book take you on an incredibly thorough journey that begins with drawing conceptual drafts and continues through rough sculpting and honing the final product. Along the way, you’ll learn how to research your character, shape casts from a variety of materials including wax and resin, make accessories, articulate characters so that they are poseable, paint them, and ultimately convince an art director to buy and manufacture them. Whether you want to make small PVC toys, collectible statues, or larger high-end collectibles, Pop Sculpture offers step-by-step demos and words of wisdom from the pros.
Download or read book Beginner s Guide to Character Creation in Maya written by Jahirul Amin and published by 3dtotal Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Beginner's Guide series returns to focus on character creation in Autodesk's industry leading 3D animation software, Maya.
Download or read book Terracotta written by Bruno Lucchesi and published by Watson-Guptill Publications. This book was released on 1996 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Terracotta is one of the fastest, most direct, and inexpensive mediums available to the sculptor. Since the Renaissance, terra cotta has been a favorite material for sculptors' small working models because, being fired not cast, it can be modeled with an enormous degree of freedom and inventiveness. Bruno Lucchesi shows how to work with this medium, from modeling the human form to firing and finishing.--From publisher description.
Download or read book The Portrait in Clay written by Peter Rubino and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2015-11-24 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simulating a workshop studio course, this book provides action-photography sequences that enable readers to observe every step a master sculptor takes in building a portrait in clay.
Download or read book Beginner s Guide to ZBrush written by 3dtotal Publishing and published by Beginner's Guide. This book was released on 2017-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginner's Guide to ZBrush is an essential resource for newcomers to this powerful software, packed with detailed instructions and tutorials.
Download or read book The Sculpting Book written by Élisabeth Bonvalot and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide shows you step by step how to sculpt realistic figures, from face to feet, through 10 projects. Professional sculptor and instructor Elizabeth Bonvalot provides the guidance and tips needed to--with time and practice!--reach realism with your sculpted figures. Begin with the fundamentals, such as the types and properties of clays, the materials and tools, four base techniques, and topics such as roughing out, adding clay, detailing, engobe, firing, and patinas. The first five lessons teach the elements of figure sculpting, focusing your attention on heads, faces, hands, feet, and the body. The next five projects offer a sequence for effective skills building as you create a bas-relief portrait, an animal, a standing nude, a bust, and a lifesize figure. This comprehensive approach is perfect for people who love clay and have a can-do attitude, even with limited formal art class experience.
Download or read book Making Animal Characters in Polymer Clay written by Sherian Frey and published by Northlight. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book starts with basic projects that include exact measurements for clay so there's no guesswork. Each character involves building new techniques and experience to work towards more advanced projects.
Download or read book Mastering Portraiture written by Philippe Faraut and published by Pcf Studios Incorporated. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this follow-up book to his first volume, Portrait Sculpting: Anatomy & Expression 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 place 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 effect of the aging process.
Download or read book Fantasy Characters written by Bernadette Cuxart and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents easy-to-follow instructions on using modeling clay and other materials to create character sculptures, including dinosaurs, extraterrestrials and vikings. Original.
