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.
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
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Finally, a sculpting book that helps those of ALL abilities!,
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This review is from: The Portrait in Clay (Paperback)
I was searching for a book that could help develop my limited talents. I followed Peter Rubino's guidelines and created a very credible portrait following his step by step geometric approach. This book can make everyone better at sculpting, regardless of skill level or talent. The beginner can improve dramatically - and the advanced will find new and fascinating dimensions for creating the portrait in clay. This book is a MUST READ for anyone who's had an interest in the art of sculpting at any level.
36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
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So you want to get started in clay portraiture?,
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This review is from: The Portrait in Clay (Paperback)
Start with this book. I bought this book when I was halfway through a sculpture workshop at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. I learned so much from this book. Peter Rubino demonstrates two ways to "get started" and clearly shows techniques to help you figure out some of the tough parts of sculpting a head(like the eyes.) The photographs are clear and the text is direct. This is really a terrific book. If you are interested in getting started tn clay portraiture then buy this book. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
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Head on,
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This review is from: The Portrait in Clay (Paperback)
Rubino's formula for constructing a head is a pretty sure-fire way of arriving at a structually correct representation of a subject. However, I miss the sensitivity to character and personality necessary for a true "portrait" . The fact that he does not include the full neck and shoulders so one knows how the model holds his head is important even if this part of the body is removed in the final presentation. A student using this book should consult Luchesi and Grubbs also.
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The plane structure and geometric foundation of the human head, which you need to create a portrait in clay, are based on the angles, contours, surface directions, shapes, and proportional relationships of the anatomy and the bony landmarks of the underlying skull. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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The plane structure and geometric foundation of the human head, which you need to create a portrait in clay, are based on the angles, contours, surface directions, shapes, and proportional relationships of the anatomy and the bony landmarks of the underlying skull. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sculpting from the live model, wood modeling tool, modeling stand, sculpting process, adding small pieces, face plane, brow line New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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