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Sculpture with John Brown Vol. 7 "Sculpting Comic Book Style" NEW

by John Brown. Inside "Sculpting Comic Book Style", John demonstrates how to sculpt a comic book superhero character. Beginning with a special illustrated montage "ORIGINS", the sculpted character morphs right off the comic book pages into the clay model where the student learns the origins of the character and the importance of creating a backstory for the superhero. Followed by a concept sketch and a scaled illustration, students will quickly learn the essentials of male anatomy through a comparative study, learning how to extrapolate and overemphasize male anatomy to superhero proportions. Other exciting topics include the creative thought process, costuming and sculpting attitude. Developing good work habits for creating these dynamic characters is unveiled step by step.

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41280007	DVD	$69.99

Sculpture with John Brown Vol. 8 "Sculpting Expression & Fantasy Characters" NEW

by John Brown. On this 2 disc set "Sculpting Expression & Fantasy Characters" covers a multitude of advanced sculpture knowledge & techniques. Chapter one will cover sculpting the “quarter scale” male bust. You’ll learn crucial, fundamental advanced theories that will positively shape & influence your concepts and designs. Chapter two covers new molding & casting techniques designed to save time & energy. You’ll also learn how to mold & cast up individual clay copies of the original model and re-sculpt only the areas affected by the state of expression, saving time & energy, affording visual continuity. Chapters 3 and 4 cover sculpting the “Happy” & “Angry” states of expression implementing the rules learned in chapter one. Finally we’ll take a clay cast of the original model and turn it into a fantasy character and learn how to paint it in Photoshop. Start adding expression, character & reason to your sculptures right away!!

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41280008	DVD	$69.99

Sculpture with John Brown Vol.8B "Sculpting Fantasy Characters" Part Twon NEW

by John Brown. Knowing how to develop succinct, instantly identifiable characters is very important to the character sculptor. Hollywood films, be it animated or live action, has had a fascination with the “Buddy Buddy” films and continues to re-imagine it. We saw it with Abbott & Costello, The Honeymooners, The Odd Couple, Warner Bros. classic cartoons, Pinky & Brain, & Baby Huey are just some of the incarnations of John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice & Men” main characters, featuring “Lenny and George”. At the heart of these 2 characters lies, a hulking, unintelligent, yet incredibly strong guy, sometimes the comedic relief, and a slender, cynical, sharp & very intelligent straight man. On this edition we will take a look at how to accomplish the basic visual fundamentals that set these character stereotypes in motion. You’ll learn how to create a visual dialogue and how to visually communicate character (telegraphing) with the audience by understanding how shape & form, mass & proportion, angles & planes speak louder than words. **This tutorial is part of our “Sculpting Fantasy Characters” series. It is not essential but recommended that you view Volume 8 "SCULPTING EXPRESSION & FANTASY CHARACTERS" part one first.

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41280008B	DVD	$39.99

Sculpture with John Brown Vol.9 "Clay To Bronze" NEW

by John Brown. Since at least 1200 BC the great civilizations of the old world have worked in bronze for art. From Barye to Degas, Rodin to Remington, Picasso to Giacometti,bronze has played a major role in the figurative art world, and the process involved has defined & influenced the technical standards of sculpture today. Making bronze sculptures is a highly skilled, multifaceted, potentially dangerous art form that employs a vast array of technical knowledge & materials no sculptor should be without. This tutorial will concentrate on the techniques of the lost wax process and provide the sculptor with an in depth knowledge of this old world process. The lost wax process at it’s core is a science involving mold making, casting, melting, cutting, drilling, grinding, welding, oxidization, torching,polishing, & not to mention significant amounts of heat. Each chapter on this tutorial will uncover pertinent theory that will shape & define the sculptor’s thought process. The objectives of this tutorial are to show the numerous steps involved with new insightful knowledge and technique. To provide options & alternatives & broaden the sculptors use & knowledge of the casting materials & tools involved. To teach the artist how to be resourceful with regards to time and expense as well as how to break into the fine art business and start selling your sculptures. Bronze is a medium with universal appeal, garnering the appreciation and adoration of artists and art aficionados alike, for millennia. It is the only solution to creating artwork that will truly stand the test of time.(Running Time 150 MINS)

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41280009	DVD	$69.99

Sculpture with John Brown Vol. 6: Sculpting the Femme Fatale (Parental Advisory)

by John Brown. Inside Sculpting the Femme Fatale, John demonstrates how to sculpt the fantasy oriented, sexy, dangerous female character. Beginning with a concept sketch and an understanding of gesture and balance, students will quickly learn the essentials of female anatomy through a comparative study using a live female model. Students will also learn the seven major differences between the female and male figures. John also meticulously covers sculpting form fitting clothing and accessories like boots and helmets. What makes this sculpture training DVD unique is its results-oriented theories and techniques that teach students how to analyze the body’s forms properly, and to see and correct their own mistakes. By gaining a sharper eye, students will become equipped to extrapolate the figure’s forms with respect to the rudiments and fundamentals of anatomy, enhancing their ability to design and develop their own sense of style. 2 hours of lecture DVD format Format: DVD (2 hours) Click here for more info.

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41280006	DVD	$59.99

Sculpture with John Brown Vol. 1: The Character Armature

by John Brown. The Armature is the aluminum skeleton underneath a clay sculpture. It not only supports the sculpture, but also contains valuable proportional measurements. More than just twisting wire, this method of making a telescoping armature teaches how to calculate and be exact, as well as how to plan and execute your creative ideas from their inception. Its rudimentary approach to advanced techniques ensures professional results from sculptors of all calibers. Learn how to determine scale and also where the sculpture will come apart for accessibility and molding. Format: DVD/DVD-ROM Click here for more info.

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41280001	DVD	$39.99

Sculpture with John Brown Vol. 2: The Character Maquette

by John Brown. Sculpting the maquette (small model) develops not only good technique, but also provides the artist with an understanding of the workflow of a sculpture, ensuring quality and efficiency. Beginning with a clean armature, this lecture takes the student through the entire process of realizing a finished piece. Its rudimentary approach to advanced techniques ensures professional results from sculptors of all calibers. Complete with narrative theory and practical application, it offers an in depth look at the As, Bs & Cs of the preliminary, intermediary & post sculpture process. Format: DVD/DVD-ROM Click here for more info.

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41280002	DVD	$49.99

Sculpture with John Brown Vol. 3: Sculpting Detail Character Head

by John Brown. This lecture introduces the student to sculpting the full-scale head with an emphasis on detail. Beginning with a 1/3 scale concept maquette, this DVD teaches how to scale up off of a design and build a full scale sculpture from scratch. Sculpting of the facial features is emphasized, with a focus on secondary & tertiary form, including step-by-step techniques used to create wrinkles, skin texture, pores, veins - all the essential components of sculpting realism. The lecture also addresses the important considerations when sculpting for digitization. Every phase of sculpting the head is demonstrated including armature construction, initial block-in, facial features, ears, horns and surface details. Format: DVD Click here for more info.

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41280003	DVD	$49.99

Sculpture with John Brown Vol. 4: Molding and Casting the Character Head

by John Brown. Molding & Casting the Head' picks up where 'Sculpting the Detailed Character Head' left off. Beginning with the sculpture, this four hour lecture takes the student through preparing the sculpture to be molded, right up to pulling a plaster cast out of the mold. Through a step-by-step process, students will learn a variety of mold making techniques, how to break the sculpture up for individual molding, how to make a flexible silicone Matrix mold, and then on to producing a casting of the sculpture. All while being exposed to the special materials and tricks of this trade. Students will also learn how to avoid the practical pitfalls associated with this kind of work, walking away with a solid foundation for molding & casting their own projects. Format: DVD Click here for more info.

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41280004	2-Disc DVD	$59.99

Sculpture with John Brown Vol. 5: Molding and Casting the Maquette

by John Brown. Molding and Casting the Maquette' picks up where 'Sculpture 2, 'Character Maquettes' left off. Beginning with the sculpture, this four hour lecture takes the student through preparing the sculpture to be molded, by first cutting the sculpture into separate pieces, right up to pulling plastic casts out of the silicone flexible molds and assembling them. Through an intricately detailed step-by-step process, students will learn how to make a flexible silicone Matrix mold, individual box molds and then how to produce plastic castings of all the sculpture parts. From there it illustrates assembly techniques, covering seaming and patching of the plastic parts, then moves on to priming and getting the student ready for painting and finishing their project, all while exposing the viewer to the special materials and tricks of this trade. Students will also learn how to avoid the practical pitfalls associated with this kind of work, walking away with a solid foundation for molding and casting their own projects. Formats: Two DVDs (4 hours) Click here for more info.

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41280005	2-Disc DVD	$59.99

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