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Summary: Truly Amazing......
Review: I have recently beagan to study sculpting more seriously and received this book as a gift. I improved tremendously with the help of this book. I'm not sure how best to communicate the message; but i must convey to you the importance of this book to anyone interested in sculpting. Does anyone know if a second series is planned?
Rating:
Summary: Truly Amazing......
Review: I have recently beagan to study sculpting more seriously and received this book as a gift. I improved tremendously with the help of this book. I'm not sure how best to communicate the message; but i must convey to you the importance of this book to anyone interested in sculpting. Does anyone know if a second series is planned?
Rating:
Summary: Truly Amazing......
Review: I have recently beagn to study sculpting more seriously and received this book as gift. I improved tremendously with the help of this book. I'm not sure how best to communicate the message; but i must convey to you the importance of this book to anyone interested in sculpting. Does anyone know if a second series is planned?
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Summary: Finally, a sculpting book that helps those of ALL abilities!
Review: I was searching for a book that could help develop my limited talents. I followed Peter Rubino's guidelines and created a very credible portrait following his step by step geometric approach. This book can make everyone better at sculpting, regardless of skill level or talent. The beginner can improve dramatically - and the advanced will find new and fascinating dimensions for creating the portrait in clay. This book is a MUST READ for anyone who's had an interest in the art of sculpting at any level.
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Summary: A practical and detailed guide for all
Review: My wife and I decided to study sculpting together and started with this book on a recomendation from an art professor friend who uses this book as part of his curriculum. We have had tremendous success...what we like is that no steps or details are skipped as with the one or two other books we tried, so we do not get discouraged along the way...Peter Rubino...keep our momentum going!
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Summary: A practical and detailed guide for all
Review: My wife and I decided to study sculpting together and started with this book on a recomendation from an art professor friend who uses this book as part of his curriculum. We have had tremendous success...what we like is that no steps or details are skipped as with the one or two other books we tried, so we do not get discouraged along the way...Peter Rubino...keep our momentum going!
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Summary: Head on
Review: Rubino's formula for constructing a head is a pretty sure-fire way of arriving at a structually correct representation of a subject. However, I miss the sensitivity to character and personality necessary for a true "portrait" . The fact that he does not include the full neck and shoulders so one knows how the model holds his head is important even if this part of the body is removed in the final presentation. A student using this book should consult Luchesi and Grubbs also.
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Summary: Finally, a sculpting book that helps those of ALL abilities!
Review: Rubino's work is outstanding. He is able to take the novice and professional artist through the basic steps of seeing geometrical forms and planes of the face. He uses a step by step approach to completing the bust. Beginning with clay, to using appropriate instrument to finishing the product with a patina. If one follows his detailed instructions, the artist will be able to complete a replica of a figure in only a few settings. I strongly recommend this book. It is a real buy!
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Summary: Exercising with the Portrait in Clay"
Review: Rubino's work is outstanding. He is able to take the novice and professional artist through the basic steps of seeing geometrical forms and planes of the face. He uses a step by step approach to completing the bust. Beginning with clay, to using appropriate instrument to finishing the product with a patina. If one follows his detailed instructions, the artist will be able to complete a replica of a figure in only a few settings. I strongly recommend this book. It is a real buy!
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Summary: So you want to get started in clay portraiture?
Review: Start with this book. I bought this book when I was halfway through a sculpture workshop at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. I learned so much from this book. Peter Rubino demonstrates two ways to "get started" and clearly shows techniques to help you figure out some of the tough parts of sculpting a head(like the eyes.) The photographs are clear and the text is direct. This is really a terrific book. If you are interested in getting started tn clay portraiture then buy this book. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
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