Introduction to Realistic Figurative Sculpture
The Mouth
A course by Jana Büttner , Sculptor
About the video: The Mouth
Overview
“Last but not least, you will learn how to establish the mouth. I will share with you my best tips and tricks to make them. ”
In this video lesson Jana Büttner addresses the topic: The Mouth, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Realistic Figurative Sculpture . Master the art of realistic portrait modeling. Develop a methodical approach to anatomical translation, explore the human form and figurative sculpture..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson I will show you how to establish the mouth. There's a lot of forms we want to look at at our demo piece so I will go and explain that to you and then come back to the sculpture and show you how to establish that with the model. Every person has a different shape of lips, but usually people have three different shapes on the upper lip. So one, two and three. And then two bigger shapes on the lower lip. This is just a generic shape of lips which I've sculpted. Just observe your model if they have the same shapes in their mouth. It also can happen that the model just has two sha...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Realistic Figurative Sculpture
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Arts & Crafts, Fine Arts, Sculpture

Jana Büttner
A course by Jana Büttner
Jana Büttner is a renowned figurative sculptor hailing from Germany. Her artistic journey revolves around clay sculpting and casting in resin and bronze, with a central focus on the human figure and its nuanced expressions. Jana's work has garnered international recognition, including exhibitions at prestigious venues like the Fondation Taylor in Paris, La Galleria Pall Mall in London, and the Salmagundi Club in New York.
She has been honored with the ARC scholarship and achieved finalist and third-place accolades in the 2023 competition. Jana's sculptures can be found in private collections worldwide, reflecting her ability to convey universal and deeply personal human experiences through her art. Her work transcends language, speaking directly to the emotions and expressions that connect us all, making her a prominent figure in the world of contemporary sculpture.
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