Modeling Tools, Clay, Wax, Casting Material, Books

The Sculptor's Way
A Guide to Modelling and Sculpture

All the information a student of sculpture needs in the early stages of training appears here, in a convenient single volume that also offers professional sculptors an invaluable reference. To assist aspiring sculptors in achieving a grasp of materials and technique, this volume covers a broad variety of topics. by Brenda Putnam, 357 pages.

Figure Sculpture in
Wax and Plaster

Step-by-step guide to materials and tools, modeling in wax and plaster, hollow wax modeling, plaster molds, and much more. Written by Richard McDermott Miller. 175 pages.

From Clay to Bronze

From Clay to Bronze is a thoroughly comprehensive book on all the steps of sculpting from clay to bronze. Packed with helpful tips from a sculptor's point of view, this book is a must have for every sculptor working in clay and cast metals. Written by Tuck Langland, 240 pages.

The Portrait in Clay

The Portrait in Clay provides the insight of master sculptor Peter Rubino who demonstrates how an artist can use thoughts and feelings combined with technique to produce evocative portraits. Written by Peter Rubino. 160 pages.

Modeling and Sculpting
the Human Figure

This is ideal for a standard reference for both students and teachers of fine sculpture for almost two generations. Lanteri goes beyond typical systematic instruction for recreating anatomical form. This book essentially encompasses a four year course in fine sculpture. Written by Edouard Lanteri, 159 pages.

Modeling the Head in Clay

Modeling the Head in Clay thoroughly demonstrates the process of creating a life-size head in clay. Presenting Bruno Luchessi's sculpture with text and photos by Margit Malstrom. 160 pages.

Modeling the Figure in Clay

This book takes the reader through the whole process of creating a figure in clay from the inside out. It covers armature building, the skeleton, muscles, and the details of the hair, face, and skin. Modeling the Figure in Clay presents Bruno Lucchesi's sculpture with text and photos by Margit Malstrom. 144 pages.

The Artist’s Complete Guide
to Facial Expressions

This invaluable resource deals specifically with the muscles of expression and the depiction of the subtleties of human emotion. Written by Gary Faigin. 304 pages - Hardback.

The Artist's Complete Guide
to Figure Drawing

This solid system for approaching figure drawing enables artists of all levels to achieve surprising new heights of expertise in depicting the human form. Written by Anthony Ryder, 160 pages.

Bridgman’s Complete Guide
to Drawing From Life

This book is excellent for those who need practice drawing the human figure. The informational sections of the book show in great detail how to draw individual parts of the body. Written by George Bridgeman, 352 pages, fully illustrated.

Dynamic Wrinkles
and Drapery

Dynamic Wrinkles and Drapery illustrates the forces of folds and wrinkles on the human form. This series of drawings and diagrams can aid the sculptor in the difficult art of sculpting fabric on the figure. Written by Burne Hogart. 144 pages.

Dynamic Figure Drawing

This book introduces the author's own revolutionary system of drawing-a system which makes it possible to visualize the forms of the human body. With this system you will be able to draw a variety of poses, actions, and gestures without a model and with the correct relationships between forms. Written by Burne Hogart. 174 pages.

The Nude Figure

For artists lacking access to figure classes with live models, this portfolio of photographed nudes provides a life drawing studio at home. Features female and male figures in still and action poses. Written by Mark Edward

Atlas of Foreshortening
(2nd Edition)

A visual encyclopedia for artists and illustrators. This photographic reference with 530+ high-quality photos offers immediate access to the human form in deep perspective. Male and female nudes in slight, moderate and marked foreshortening poses. Detail shots and full-body photos. By John Cody & Ron Tribell, 315 pages

The Figure in Motion

This reference offers solutions to compositional problems. Using 200 exquisite photos of female and male figures in action poses. Artists of every level will get a clear sense of underlying muscle structure, lines and gestures of the body, and detail in facial structure and expression. Thomas Easley & Mark Smith, 175 pg