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In this video lesson master sculptor Ed Fraughton sculpts a life-size portrait from the model using sulfur-based clay. You will learn how a seasoned master approaches the head including basic anatomical considerations and a logical approach. You will get a unique insight into Ed’s working habits and thought processes as he builds the sculpture from a simple armature into a more developed piece
Materials
- Roma Plastilina Clay
- 2″ x 4″ Wood Scraps
- Screws
- Threaded Dowel
- Large and Small Rake Modeling Tools
- Metal Ruler
- Rubber Mallet
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1. Lesson Overview
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1. Building a simple armature
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1. Covering the armature with clay
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1. The skull – Basic shapes & proportions
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2. Working with a model
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3. Understanding anatomy – Bones, muscles
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4. Analyzing facial features
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5. Personalizing the portrait
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6. Importance of the internal structure in refining
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7. Learning how to see
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8. Structural features of the nose, eyes, mouth and ears
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9. Refining facial features
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10. The dynamics of hair
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11. Knowledge vs. Talent
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12. Professional resolve & the virtue of patience
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13. The beauty of anatomy
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14. Anatomy of a smile
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15. Seeing – The magic of smoke and mirrors
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16. The evolution of sculpture
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17. Historical knowledge improves the powers of observation
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18. The big picture – The art of ignoring details
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19. How you treat the model affects your work
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20. Fine arts training – Developing a style - idealism
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21. The philosophy of textures
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22. The slow evolutionary process of refining
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23. Learning to sculpt – A personal mission of perpetual discovery
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24. How philosophy, physiology & biology help understanding
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25. Thinking about the transforming clay into a more permanent material
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26. Summary review of sculpting a portrait in clay
17m 3s
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