What to Look for When Sculpting the Eye
What to Look for When Sculpting the Eye
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Portrait Sculpting

The Eyes

What to Look for When Sculpting the Eye

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What to Look for When Sculpting the Eye

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Do another eye study, this time at two times life-size. At this larger scale, it can be easier to see forms more clearly and understand where to add details. If you don't have a lot of clay, don't worry! You can establish and build out forms with newspaper or aluminum foil and masking tape before adding clay. 

 As you work, check your eye from the front and sides, as well as above and below as shown in this lesson to ensure you're maintaining accuracy.

You can sculpt from your own eye, or by using another reference.

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mdm206
I think it went better this time. The bigger scale and the previous tries made it slightly easier. I'm struggling with the area around the eye the most and the planes of the forehead. Any tips for it? Are the mistakes still flagrant?
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Andrew Joseph Keith
It is looking good! Yes the area around the eye is tricky for sure. You might consider taking some time to clean up the transitions between forms and soften things (like the planes of the forehead) I think if you devoted a few more hours to this one those issues would start to resolve. Be sure to check your reference from above and below as well as your sculpture for a better idea of the forms.
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giorgi_ghlonti
this is my first time sculpting however i do have experience in drawing portraits and anatomy of a skull. i couldnt figure out how to refine the surface better
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Andrew Joseph Keith
Looking good! consider using a tool or your finger and going over the surface from different directions. Creating a subtle surface takes time and practice so keep up the sculpting! great job!
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Shahram Delfani
Dear Andrew I have used both the plaster model and what you taught me to make the eyes.
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Andrew Joseph Keith
Looking great!
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synic
I did my eye plate in ZBrush. I don't have a setup yet for traditional sculpting. I will start building it tomorrow.
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Andrew Joseph Keith
Hey this is looking great! Yeah whatever medium you have available works great. Keep going!
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