Whether it’s a photograph, drawing, or painting, a portrait usually exists in two dimensions. Some artists want to push beyond these boundaries. For those looking to venture into that third dimension, the art of portrait sculpture is waiting for you.

Follow renowned artist and sculptor, Davis Fandino, as he guides you through the art of portrait sculpture, using the patron himself, Stan Winston, as his subject. From starting with creating a basic armature to processing the final mold, every single step of the entire process is laid out in full detail.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level

4h 28m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 39s

2. Materials & Prepping the Workspace - 1min

3. Tools - 4min

4. Building the Armature - 4min

5. Roughing out the Sculpture - 14min

6. Facial Geometry - 2min

7. Roughing in the Features - 10min

8. Basic Structures - 6min

9. Eyes - 4min

10. Cheeks - 3min

11. Eyelids & Eyes - 9min

12. Refining the Forms - 3min

13. Refinement of the Cranium Shape & Hair - 8min

14. Further Refinement of Secondary Forms - 8min

15. Detail Refinement - 10min

16. Sculpt - 10min

17. Relying on Your Reference - 4min

18. Hands vs. Tools - 4min

19. Posing the Head - 4min

20. Roughing Out Clothing - 9min

21. The Benefits of Tool Marks - 3min

22. Eye Refinement - 5min

23. Sculpting Hair - 9min

24. Ear Refinement - 6min

25. Flame & Cold Air to Tighten Forms - 2min

26. Refining the Other Ear - 8min

27. Critiques in Accuracy - 1min

28. Recap Off-Camera Refinement & Prep for Detail - 1min

29. Unifying the Surface Detail - 4min

30. Hair - 5min

31. Eyes - 2min

32. Carving in the Pupil - 5min

33. The Mini Torch - 1min

34. Hair and Beard Further Detail Refinement - 7min

35. Deliberate Tool Markings Bring Focus to the Face - 5min

36. Wrinkles, Worry Lines & Facial Detail - 5min

37. Finishing - 2min

38. Last Words on Finessing the Sculpt - 1min

39. The Block Mold - 1min

40. Sealing - 2min

41. The Mold Wall Box & Base - 8min

42. Mixing Silicone - 9min

43. The Evacuator - 3min

44. Pouring Silicone - 3min

45. De-molding - 14min

46. Cleaning the Mold - 2min

47. Pouring the Polyurethane Resin - 12min

48. The Finished Mold - 4min

49. The Foundry - 2min

50. The Bronze Casting Process - 16min

Materials

CLICK on the links below to find the materials you need for this lesson.

Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

Naimie's Beauty Center

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

Monster Clay

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Apron

Armature

Wooden Board

Dowel Rod

Aluminum Armature Wire

Compressed Air Gun

Evacuator

Latex Gloves

Lazy Susan

Reference Pictures of Portrait Subject

Small Mirror

Warming Oven for Clay

CLAYS/PLASTERS

Chavant Clay NSP Medium

CLEAR COATS/GLOSSES/MATTING AGENTS

Krylon Crystal Clear

LATEX/SILICONE

1065 Silicone

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Chip Brushes

RESINS

Polyurethane Resin AB

SKIN PAINTS/POWDERS

Unscented Talcum Powder

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Open Cell Reticulated Scott Foam

Smaller Cell Foam

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Alcohol

TOOLS

Bits & Indexes

Drill Bit

Crimping, Pliers & Gripping Tools

Mold Pliers/Spreaders

Cutting Tools

Box Cutter

Scalpel or X-acto Knife

Measuring Tools

Calipers

Retractable Measuring Tape

Scale

Tailor Tape Measure (flexible)

Power Tools

Heat Gun

Hot Glue Gun w/glue sticks

Sculpting Tools

Loop Tools – various shapes

Serrated Loop Tools – Large and Small

Wooden Tool – pointy end & flat end

Torches, Solder & Accessories

Bernzomatic Handheld Blowtorch

Bernzomatic Mini Handheld Torch

Other Tools

Wall/Paint Scraper

SUPPLIES

Air Duster Can

Duct Tape

Marker

Mixing Buckets

Paint Stir Sticks

Paper Towels

Plastic Cups

Quik-Tube Concrete Form

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Human Anatomy for Artists Book

Human Skull Replica

Artist BiographyDavis Fandino

Fine Art Sculptor and Key Sculptor for ADI, Davis Fandino passes easily between the worlds of blockbuster film and high art.

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