Introduction to Realistic Figurative Sculpture
The Eyes 1
A course by Jana Büttner , Sculptor
About the video: The Eyes 1
Overview
“When it comes to art, the eyes are one of the most challenging things to work on. Here, you will see how to build your portrait's eye and eye socket. ”
In this video lesson Jana Büttner addresses the topic: The Eyes 1, 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 eye socket and put the eyes into the eye socket. And it's one of the hardest things, I think, about portraiture, because we suddenly have to match two things to each other. So far, we've just been doing one nose and we've been sculpting one mouth, but with the eyes, you have two things which really have to work together. And there's a lot of little things you have to look out for. So I will give you a couple examples and show you a little bit more theory on the big eye, and then we'll come back to the model. I want to give you a little bi...”
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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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