About this item
In their third book on modeling techniques in clay Philippe and Charisse Faraut present a comprehensive approach to the complex subject of the human figure. Over 700 photos and illustrations are used to demonstrate series of exercises for the head, torso, arms, hands, legs, feet and full figure that promote rapid progress while learning the anatomy specifically relevant to the 3D artist. The traditional clay sculptor, as well as the digital sculptor, will find information on structure, planes, balance and the subtle details that are required in order to master this art. Further features include: small to life-size sculpture studies, step-by-step demonstrations, explanations for rhythm lines and S curves, illustrations for bones and muscles, numerous examples of sculpted hands and feet along with firing and finishing techniques.
About the Author
Philippe Faraut received his degree in woodcarving and the construction of French fine furniture from Germain Sommeillier in Annecy, France, his boyhood home. An avid traveler, Philippe's destinations have allowed him the opportunity to study the cultures of many countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, thus influencing his work in portrait sculpting. After establishing residence in the United States, he developed an interest in modeling the head in clay. Since 1993 he has taught sculpting seminars throughout the US and parts of Europe.Together with his wife Charisse, Philippe has made his techniques available to students in the form of his Art of Sculpting video series and his newest DVD, Techniques of Sculpture, in addition to several instructional sculpting books. His anatomical reference casts are used at numerous schools and colleges to aid in the understanding and rendering of the classical human figure in both two and three-dimensional art forms.
