Introduction to Realistic Figurative Sculpture
The Ears
A course by Jana Büttner , Sculptor
About the video: The Ears
Overview
“Finally, I will show you in detail how to sculpt an ear. I will share my best tips and tricks to help you to achieve incredible realistic ears. ”
In this video lesson Jana Büttner addresses the topic: The Ears, 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 ear. For this, I also brought a big example where we can go a little bit through the anatomy of the ear and let's have a look at that. I just want to show you on the big example a couple of forms you would like to include when sculpting the ear. So we're mainly looking at the helix, which is kind of the outer frame of the ear. Then we have the antihelix and then we have the tragus, the antitragus and the earlobe. And they all interact with each other, not just on one plane. You can see that the helix is kind of framing it and then the ant...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Realistic Figurative Sculpture
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Areas
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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