Ceramic Sculpture: Making Faces: A Guide to Modeling the Head and Face with Clay

Sculpting the human face presents a unique challenge for many sculptors. In this book, for the first time in decades, artists will find a comprehensive guide with step-by-step instructions as well a gallery of contemporary work for inspiration.

Sculpting the human face presents a unique artistic challenge but this richly illustrated guide thoroughly demystifies the process. Instructor Alex Irvine goes step-by-step, explaining everything from creating basic, rough outlines to surface refinements to finely detailed replicas. Photographs of models and sketches appear alongside the actual sculpture, and a gallery of contemporary work inspires.