Nowadays, there is more than one way for an aspiring sculptor to learn new sculpting skills & techniques. Sculptors can buy or rent DVDs or videos that teach new sculpting techniques and skills for a far lower cost than attending a class. There are a variety of DVDs available by artists like Philippe Faraut, Wendy Froud, John Brown, Mark Alfrey & more. Here are some things to look for before buying a DVD on learning to sculpt.
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.
Adam Reeder is a Professional Sculptor.
See Adam's Learn to Sculpt DVD at studiorealism.com. Also, view his work at http://www.adamreeder.com.
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