Anatomical Studies


 

Course:  Anatomical Figure Sculpture



Course Sample:  musculature using an armature and oil-based clay


Plaster casts are excellent models for reproducing the hand in clay.  Use Philippe Faraut's video on sculpting the hand in clay as a reference.



Figure Drawing:  Student Work


Course Sample:  Study of the face and musculature


Anatomical Figure Sculpture:  Student Work


The Gathering.  Charcoal, graphite, paper on panel, mixed media, encaustic.  34"X32"X2.5"  2013  

 

 

Above:  Albinus print

 Finding inspiration in art history.  Research is critical for understanding the form.

   

Figure Drawing:  Student Work


    Study of the skull and flesh in white with underglaze



  

  Paper casts are excellent models for studying the figure




Course Sample:  Study of the face and musculature 


 

Figure Drawing:  Student Work



Figure Sculpture:  Student Work



Examples of reference materials