Introduction to Realistic Figurative Sculpture
Working with a Model
A course by Jana Büttner , Sculptor
Master the art of realistic portrait modeling. Develop a methodical approach to anatomical translation, explore the human form and figurative sculpture.
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About the video: Working with a Model
Overview
“I will show you how to work with a life model in this lesson. Even though you might not need to hire a professional model, you can ask your family or friends.”
In this video lesson Jana Büttner addresses the topic: Working with a Model, 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
“So in this lesson I will show you how I'm going to work with the model and I have Kristal here, she is a professional model and so I'm really happy to sculpt this together with her. But you can basically also ask your family members to pose for you if you don't have a model you want to hire. At the beginning I also sculpted my family members, so I sculpted my grandpa and I tried to make my family pose for me. So you can also just ask other people if you don't want to get a professional model. Well I started to do that sometimes when there is people on the street and if you feel brave enough...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Realistic Figurative Sculpture
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Fine Arts, Sculpture
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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