Sculpting the figure in clay - Peter Rubino

A comprehensive guide for sculptors looking to recreate the human body using clay, from the author ofThe Portrait in Clay

InSculpting 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.