Charisse faraut and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Portrait sculpting anatomy and expressions in clay. Over 550 photographs of sixtyfive different sculptures are used to show a series of exercises organized in a progressive manner. We only contact our customers when we add new products or seminar dates. Each is a favorite of the staff of sculpture house. Jun 14, 2009 authorartist philippe faraut sculpts an art critic in waterbased clay from his book mastering portraiture. Philippe faraut philippe faraut, portrait sculptor philippe faraut is a figurative artist specializing in lifesize portrait sculptures and monumental stone sculptures. Philippe faraut portrait sculpture, sculpture, sculpture head. Pcf studios is philippe and charisse farauts company dedicated to providing unique instructional materials for sculptors and fine artists. Over 550 photographs of sixtyfive different sculptures.
Since it will leave you wanting to see more of his work, i recommend also visiting the gallery on his website. Philippe farauts book is without a doubt the most informative and clear book on sculpture technique i have found. The artists books sculptor, author and instructor philippe faraut is best known for his large body of portraiture created over the past twentyseven years in clay, wax, stone, porcelain and bronze. In this followup book to his first volume portrait sculpting. An avid traveler, philippe s destinations have allowed him the opportunity to study the cultures of many countries in europe, asia, africa and the caribbean, thus influencing his work in portraiture. Philippe faraut, who is teaching a sculpture workshop at gca this summer, has a new book available called mastering portraiture. This book is simply crammed with wonderful information and gorgeous examples of farauts work. Philippe faraut is a french sculptor who works in terracotta, stone and bronze to capture the features of the human face. In their third book on modeling techniques in clay philippe and charisse faraut present a comprehensive approach to the complex subject of the human figure.
This is an excellent book on portrait sculpture with traditional mediums, such as water or oil based clay. His media of choice are waterbased clay and marble. The books offered here are ones that have been written by sculptors as well as experts in the field of sculpture. Authorartist philippe faraut sculpts an art critic in waterbased clay from his book mastering portraiture. Mar 01, 2015 philippe faraut philippe faraut, portrait sculptor philippe faraut is a figurative artist specializing in lifesize portrait sc. With over 550 photographs this book features a progressive series of exercises, from anatomical modelling of muscle structure through to finishing details such as hair and skin texture. A complete and comprehensive book on modeling the portrait in clay. Sep 24, 2015 image samples from philippe farauts first stepbystep book on how to model the head in waterbased clay. Stone sculptures, full figure portrait sculpting by philippe faraut kayla by philippe faraut this portrait in waterbased clay once completed was fired to terra cotta. Philippe faraut received his degree in woodcarving and the construction of.
Mephistopheles, earthenware clay, sculpted by philippe faraut 1998 2012 pcf studios, inc. I had just recently featured his other book figure sculpting. It leans toward being imageheavy, and a little light on text. Philippe faraut is a figurative artist specializing in lifesize portrait sculptures and monumental stone sculptures. He has exhibited his sculptures in various galleries and national competitions including several of the national sculpture societys annual exhibitions shown in new york city and brookgreen gardens, south carolina, as well as the american portrait societys annual exhibit in new york city and the art renewal centers annual competition. This should be part of every sculptors book collection. His work reminds me of neoclassical sculptures by canova mixed with the clay.
Planes and construction techniques in clay, by philippe faraut, charisse faraut. Sculpting the head and face dvd stepbystep tutorial of how to sculpt the human head and face, from beginning to end. Gorgeous another wonderful philippe farault portrait. His work reminds me of neoclassical sculptures by canova mixed with the clayformed qualities of rodin and degas. This 6 minute clip shows philippe faraut modeling the bust entitled the art critic.
Portrait sculpture gallery pcf studios philippe faraut. This techniques of sculpture 3dvd set by philippe faraut includes geometry in the clay portrait, torsos in clay, and hands. Planes and construction techniques in clay, by philippe faraut, charisse faraut, you might really feel so pleased. On behalf of all those of us who need assistance in sculpting heads and faces, the brilliant artist philippe faraut comes to the rescue, revealing all his secrets. Designed for the advanced artist, this text utilizes nearly 600 photographs including 64 fullpage images to analyze the requirements for. Philippe faraut is an amazing portrait stone sculptor. Sep 24, 2015 sample pages from philippe farauts advanced book on modeling the head in clay. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. After establishing residence in the chesapeake bay area of virginia, he developed an interest in modeling the head in clay. Portrait sculpture by philippe faraut the absolute. Sculpting an expression from normal to crazy additional technical info for clay, tools and books. Philippe faraut is one of the best portrait sculptors alive and one of the best teachers of this art form. Philippe faraut received his degree in woodcarving and the construction of french fine furniture from germain sommeillier in annecy, france, his boyhood home.
Includes individual sections on facial features and the mechanics of expression. The fishermans stone sculptures, full figure portrait sculpting by philippe faraut. Mastering portraiture advanced analyses of the face. It is well laid out with with beautiful pictures and fantastic insights garnered from a career of great work. Beautiful black girl stone sculpture by philippe faraut philippe faraut, sculptor works anatomical perfection in ceramic tatoune playback art from all over the world beautiful. If you want a great book on technique you need to get this one. Feb 17, 2018 philippe faraut philippe faraut, portrait sculptor philippe faraut is a figurative artist specializing in lifesize portrait sc. Regardless of the gender, race or age of philippes subject matter, he studies the emotions and develops the most minute details that. From his extensive research of the human face he developed a technique of modeling the portrait that he shares with his sculpting students during his numerous sculpting classes and seminars taught throughout the us. Sculptor philippe faraut received his original degree in woodcarving and the construction of french fine furniture from germain sommeillier in annecy, france, his boyhood home. The finished sculpture appears in farauts book mastering portraiture. This book, portrait sculpting by philippe faraut is the first of 3 books by him that are the core of my sculpture collection. The book explains, stepbystep, how to handle each aspect of sculpting the human face with clay. Books go search hello select your address lastminute deals best sellers find a gift customer service new releases registry gift cards sell.
Figure sculpting faraut book the compleat sculptor the. Sculpting video clips by philippe faraut pcf studios. It seems that this is one of the earlier books put out by philippe faraut in 2004. May 28, 2012 philippe faraut is a figurative artist specializing in lifesize portrait sculptures and monumental stone sculptures.
Pcf studios is philippe and charisse faraut s company dedicated to providing unique instructional materials for sculptors and fine artists. Philippe faraut philippe faraut, portrait sculptor philippe faraut is a figurative artist specializing in lifesize portrait sc. All sculpting tools and art reference casts are designed and made locally at their honeoye sculpture studio. Sculpting books and supplies by philippe faraut online store. Its a hard cover book with high quality, glossy pages. Portrait sculpting 2book set pcf studios philippe faraut. I took philippe faraut s class when he came to tn last year. See more ideas about sculpting, clay and sculpture. Faraut s book series has been translated into several languages. Philippe faraut is the author of portrait sculpting 4.
Here is the most complete and comprehensive book on modeling the portrait in clay. Regardless of the gender, race or age of philippes subject matter, he studies the emotions and develops the most minute details that transform a piece from a basic portrait study to a universal commentary on the human spirit. Designed for the advanced artist, this text utilizes nearly 600 photographs including 64 fullpage images to analyze the requirements for capturing a likeness. Mastering portraiture by philippe and charisse faraut. During the past twenty years, philippe has taught seminars on modeling the head and figure in clay throughout the united states, canada and france at private. Sep 17, 2009 philippe faraut, french american portrait sculptor philippe faraut is a figurative artist specializing in life size portrait sculptures and monumental stone sculptures.
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