This book explores the freedoms and possibilities inherent in sculpture. Beginning with exercises in seeing and drawing for beginners and experienced artists alike, the author goes on to describe different approaches to creating sculpture, including both aesthetic and practical methods for working with a wide range of media. The expanded second edition includes: six new chapters devoted to paper productions, foam core fabrications, wood constructions, sand sculpture, project preservation and patina, and mounting; 200 color photos to encourage individual creativity and provide inspiration; in-depth instructions demonstrating techniques for working with found objects, clay, foil and pariscraft, wax, wire, plaster and cement & vermiculite; checklists of tools and materials needed for each medium and technique.
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