Figurative abstract sculpture
Examining the work of Barbara
Hepworth, Constantin Brancuisi, and
Henry Moore
Barbara Hepworth
Head
Barbara Hepworth
Barbara Hepworth
Reclining Figure
Barbara Hepworth
Two Figures
Barbara Hepworth
Barbara Hepworth
Barbara Hepworth
Figure in landscape
Barbara Hepworth
Maquette for Divided Circle
Barbara Hepworth
Sea Form
Barbara Hepworth
Minoan Head
Barbara Hepworth
Head
Barbara Hepworth
Group
Constantin Brancuisi
Bird in Flight
Constantin Brancuisi
Newborn
Constantin Brancuisi
Fish
Constantin Brancuisi
The Kiss
Constantin Brancuisi
The Rooster
Constantin Brancuisi
The Infinite Column
Henry Moore
Reclining Figure
Henry Moore
Small Animal
Henry Moore
Three Standing Figures
Henry Moore
Reclining Figure
Henry Moore
Here is your assignment
A plaster abstract figurative sculpture
PROCEDURE
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Plan out 6 abstract drawings of a person or an animal in your sketchbook. Focus on a movement and the
musculature of your best drawing. Draw a front, back, side and top views.
Make a clay maquette of step #1 (about the size of a lemon).
Pour your plaster into a clean, empty ½ gallon milk or juice carton (follow the directions on the package of
plaster, NEVER POUR PLASTER DOEN THE SINK DRAIN). AP 3D Art recommendation: model self hardening clay
instead of using the plaster.
Draw a top view onto the plaster while referring to your maquette. If you are using self hardening clay, simply
keep referring to the maquette . Calipers or a ruler will help with the proportion and placement of parts.
Steps 5-12 refer only to the plaster version of the project.
Draw front and back views and connect to the top view.
Draw the side views and connect.
Carve block with a large loop tool. When you take a break from carving, make sure to cover the plaster up with
2-3 layers of plastic bags. Plaster just gets harder and harder as it ages, making it harder to carve.
Use a rasp to smooth the sculpture.
Sand with sandpaper.
Spray paint with bronze metallic paint and spray with a sealant
Buff with a cloth
Sand and paint wooden base and hot glue it to the sculpture
I KNOW that you can do this!