Mastering Sculpture The Figure in Clay : A Guide to Capturing the Human Form for Ceramic Artists

Explore the human form in depth, from concept sketches and armatures to detailed instructions for constructing legs, torso, arms, hands, and head from clay. Start by developing meaningful sketches and reference points. Then, learn how to make and use an armature to create hollow forms that are safe to fire in a kiln. Using patterns and slabs, you can move on to develop a full human form, head to toe. Work along with the author to create a form about two-feet tall, or choose your own size: the pa