1. Know proportions – As humans we all know what other humans look like. When a sculpture doesn’t have correct proportions, everyone will know. People who see your sculpture will know immediately that something looks “off”.

2. Make sure there is balance – The general rule of thumb for balance is that whether the sculpture is leaning forward, leaning back or off center in any way, one foot always needs to by directly under the pit of the neck. If you stray from following this rule then your figure will look like it is in motion. Thats fine if it’s intentional, but if not, your figure may look like it’s falling. This is a good rule of thumb to keep in mind when you are planning your pose before you even start sculpting your figure.

3. Know the 3 Main Body Masses – It’s important to know the 3 main body masses. The 3 main body masses are head, rib cage and pelvis. Picture each of those as a box. It’s important that each of these boxes are doing something different. If they are all facing the same direction and parallel then the pose of your figure will be boring.

When your figure is in a dynamic pose, but still follows these natural rules, your figure will look more realistic. It may take quite a bit of time to master proportions, but learning proportions is a must when sculpting the human figure.

1. Does the artist clearly explain how he/she got from point A to point B? – Sometimes artists, in a video, will be working on a rough looking sculpture and in the next sequence the sculpture is really polished and finished, without showing how it got to that point. If that’s the case then the video is skipping too much information. Although, the video may have other helpful information for you, you may still need to search for the missing techniques.

2. Does the artist show a lot of images of their polished, finished sculptures?- Realistically, an artist won’t be able to get from beginning to the end of a polished/finished piece in the time it takes to watch one DVD, without skipping steps. That is one way to tell how much information will be in the video.

3. How lifelike is the work of the sculptor? – Do the sculpture images look lifeless and mannequin-like? If so, the techniques that got that sculptor to that point, will inevitably lead you to the same result as well. Try to look for sculptors who are able to demonstrate an ability to put life and personality into their work.

4. Is the video teaching skills that are at your level? – Make sure you are buying a video that is teaching at a level you are ready to work on. You might be wasting your money working from a video that is far too advanced for the level you are on.

This plaster figure has all of the correct measurements and planes to help you layout the 3 main masses of the human figure quickly and more realistically.

The figure stands 9″x3″x2″. It is made of gypsum cement.

The figure will ship within 24-48 hours after you order and can be shipped overseas.

Only $49

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