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Author: Peter Rubino
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

10 reviews
Sales Rank: 190387

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.6

ISBN: 0823041026
Dewey Decimal Number: 731.82
EAN: 9780823041022

Publication Date: November 1, 1997
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A practical and detailed guide for all August 4, 2003
12 out of 12 found this review helpful

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!

5 out of 5 stars

So you want to get started in clay portraiture? August 29, 2001
32 out of 32 found this review helpful

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.

5 out of 5 stars

Finally, a sculpting book that helps those of ALL abilities! February 7, 2000
33 out of 33 found this review helpful

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.

5 out of 5 stars

Exercising with the Portrait in Clay" January 21, 2000
18 out of 18 found this review helpful

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!

4 out of 5 stars

Head on December 18, 1999
29 out of 30 found this review helpful

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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