Portrait Sculpture Simplified [CD-ROM]

Heidi Maiers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 17, 2003

Portrait Sculpture Simplified is a complete instructional course encompassing all of the tips, techniques, and tricks I've learned over the past 20 years through both formal academic instruction and practical trial and error. You will save countless hours of frustration and "learning curve" because I have already been through the process and will guide you toward the most simplified, effective techniques.

In numerous areas I have included valuable information that has never been taught in school or found in print.

Some of the topics covered include:

Materials - what you need to know to get started.

Proportions - rules to look for in every head.

Modeling - rules and step by step demonstrations of each feature.

Drying and Firing - how to prepare for firing. No hollowing required, learn to dry out the piece quickly, easily, and safely.

Patinas - several step by step demonstrations of metallic, wax, and fired glaze finishes.

Mold Making - demonstration of making rubber flexible molds and rigid molds.

Casting - in bonded bronze and other materials.

Base Making and Mounting - make a base, mount, and photograph your finished piece.

The techniques I've developed over the years produce consistent and reliable results in half the time it would take if using traditional methods.

Over 350 color illustrations are included.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The book is well worth every penny and probably more. -- Doug Reynolds, DRDesign, October 28, 2003

The chapters on proportions are great. I saw right away some things I need to start doing in my work. -- Bob Willis, October 26, 2003

This book is terrific! I'm really impressed with the style and content. -- Christina Poshusta, Published Author, November 15, 2003

About the Author

Heidi Maiers has been making portrait sculpture since having graduated from the University of Oregon in 1982 with a degree in fine art. Since then, she has exhibited in galleries in Idaho, has participated in juried exhibitions in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has studied with several well known sculptors (Tuck Langland, Eugene Daub, and John Coleman) at the Scottsdale Artist school in Arizona, having been awarded a scholarship to attend one of those workshops. Mostly she sculpts for the pure enjoyment of it while working full time as a technical writer for a software development company. She was prompted to write this book after receiving an overwhelming number of emails from fellow sculptors seeking how-to advice after visiting her web site (which she created in 2001).

Product Details

• CD-ROM: 210 pages
• Publisher: Portraits in Clay (October 17, 2003)
• ISBN-10: 0974964808
• ISBN-13: 978-0974964805
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,219,235 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most well written reference on sculpture instruction, October 7, 2004

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V. Stautzenberger "bas-relief sculptor" (usa) - See all my reviews
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Victoria Stautzenberger- bas-relief portrait sculptor
In just under two hundred pages this book has replaced a small library on portrait sculpture instruction. It is so well written and easy to follow. Covering the full spectrum of instructions for realizing your own creations, not a single step has been left out. The author's own joy and enthusiasm for the beautiful work she does just pours from these pages. Even if you've never sculpted before, her spirit is contagious. I only wish I'd known about this long ago. I could have skipped untold hours of torturous "trial and error" learning.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like being there!, May 27, 2004

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This review is from: Portrait Sculpture Simplified (CD-ROM)

This e-book is so thorough that it is just like being at a portrait-sculpture workshop without the price tag of $500 to $1,000 or more! It contains everything you ever wanted to know and if you still have a question, you can access the Heidi Maiers web page and ask! The chapter on proportions of every head would be useful to painters as well as sculptors.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary, March 8, 2008

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Christine Saper (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Portrait Sculpture Simplified (CD-ROM)

This is among the very best instructional texts I've read, in ANY medium. Heidi's writing is articulate, easily understood, and is lushly illustrated in every detail. It is truly a landmark reference book.

I have a background in portait painting, and I am enthused and encouraged to work in 3D by Heidi's patient and enthusiastic teaching style. Buy this book.