Creating Life-Like Figures in Polymer Clay: A Step-By-Step Guide - Softcover

Dewey, Katherine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0974153001 ISBN 13: 9780974153001

Publisher: Elvenwork Pr, 2003

Synopsis

The sequel to Katherine Dewey's popular book "Creating Life-Like Animals in Polymer Clay", this time she pulls out all the stops to teach both novice and accomplished sculptors alike just how she creates the realistic figures she has been renowned for over her 30 year professional career. If you aspire to be a figurative sculptor or already are one, this is a book you must have. In her no-nonsense, show-how-it's-done teaching style, Katherine shows with more than 400 full color photos, detailed illustrations, and step-by-step instructions how to do it all. Her modeling methods are not complicated. Rather than relying on classical "muscle on bone" physiology, she teaches how to sculpt exquisite figurines in any scale using her simple applique approach. Her book teaches anyone how to sculpt realistic human figures, but there is much more between the covers of this 144 page resource. From selecting your clays, to making your own modeling tools, to proportioning your figures, posing, ethnic and gender subtleties, facial expressions and posing, costumes in clay, to finishing touches, Katherine teaches it all. As one early bird reviewer put it: "It's like having a master sculptor right here with me step by step".

About this title

From the Back Cover

You hold in your hands a magical book, your guide to a realm where anyone can learn to sculpt. Katherine Dewey entered this remarkable world years ago. Her expressive and elegantly detailed sculptures enchant all who see them. With the magical medium of polymer clay and this book, you can follow in her footsteps. Easy-to-read maps of the figure illustrate the landmarks of the body. Scale diagrams indicate the simple shapes hidden within the human form. Thorough instructions describe how to model these shapes and how to combine them. Practical and intuitive steps lead the way to creating strong, realistic and expressive figures. Welcome to Katherine Dewey's world, where magic happens.

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I am an amateur at heart. I sculpt for the love of it. That's what the word "amateur" means -- one who loves. I cannot resist creating new shapes in wet sand, new fallen snow, fresh cement or cold mashed potatoes. I'm also a professional. Sculpting is my livelihood, and polymer clay is my favorite medium. No other clay is as colorful, versatile, or available. No other clay drives me to explore the possibilities. No other clay urges me to ask "What if?"

Edition details

• Publisher: Elvenwork Pr
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0974153001
• ISBN 13: 9780974153001
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144