PCF Studios, Inc

Arts & Activities, May, 2005

PCF STUDIOS, INC. has released Portrait Sculpting: Anatomy & Expression in Clay, by Philippe and Charisse Faraut. This comprehensive book on modeling the portrait in clay features over 550 photographs of 65 different sculptures that are used to show a series of exercises organized in a progressive manner.

The text offers a source of knowledge to art students, painters, illustrators and sculptors interested in accurately depicting the human face. For the beginner, the step-by-step method provides achieve fast results as well as a solid foundation in the knowledge of anatomy. For the advanced artist, there is a wealth of information on such topics as the aging process, mechanics of expression, and advanced rubber mold making. Illustrations are included to diagram the bones and muscles of the face and neck, techniques for working in planes are demonstrated in addition to methods for correcting common mistakes and a special section on repairing a shattered sculpture compliments the hollowing and firing chapter. Also available are VHS/DVD programs, The Art of Sculpting with Philippe Faraut; Volume 1: Children; and Volume 2: Expressions and Facial Construction. For more information, circle No. 389 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.