Why You Should Sculpt the Mannequin

Take the full course at - Mannequinization is the process of using simple, three dimensional forms to construct a pose, and it’s integral to both drawing and sculpting. Since sculptures are already three dimensional, the process of mannequinization is centered around temporarily ignoring surface details and focusing on the primary forms that make up the figure. Join Andrew Joseph Keith as he shows you how a sculptor approaches mannequinization. ASSIGNMENT: Using a small wire armature, build a simple version of the mannequin with the Loomis head, the egg of the ribcage, and the box of the pelvis. Then, connect them using boxes, cylinders, or a combination of the two. Submit your assignment at RESOURCES: How to Sculpt the Loomis Head - • How to Sculpt the Loomis Head How to Sculpt the Rib Cage - • How to Sculpt the Rib Cage How to Sculpt the Pelvis - • How to Sculpt the Pelvis Posespace - RELATED LINKS: Mannequinization - Structure of the Human Body - • Mannequinization - Structure of the H... Top 10 Sculpting Mistakes - • Top 10 Sculpting Mistakes How to Sculpt the Loomis Head - • How to Sculpt the Loomis Head #mannequinization #sculpting #figuresculpting COURSE DESCRIPTION: This portrait sculpting course will dive deep into the techniques and principles that will help you master the portrait. Portrait sculpting is one of the most difficult challenges that visual artists can take on but if you follow the lessons and do the corresponding assignments you’ll be surprised how fast you will improve. ABOUT PROKO 3D: Instructional How to Sculpt videos for artists. These sculpting lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching. If you want to learn more about drawing check out my other YouTube channel: Proko - / prokotv