Introduction to Realistic Figurative Sculpture
Surface Modeling
A course by Jana Büttner , Sculptor
About the video: Surface Modeling
Overview
“There are many ways to finish the surface of the sculpture. I will show you my favourite way to treat the surface in this lesson. ”
In this video lesson Jana Büttner addresses the topic: Surface Modeling, 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 talk a little bit more how to finish the surface. We call it modeling the surface. Of course there's many different ways how somebody can finish the surface. There's people who like to have a lot of texture. There's some people who like to do it entirely smooth. But for me I personally like to keep a little bit more texture in certain areas and smooth certain areas out as well. But one reason is that our face is usually not fully smooth so we are not a metallic object which reflects light very smoothly. And the thing is when you want to cast your sculpture maybe in bro...”
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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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