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Goddessartist

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10. I've always loved anatomy books, both of humans and animals.

Reply to Ponietz (Reply #9)

Thu Dec 14, 2023, 11:55 AM

Dec 2023

May I suggest a book to you? It's 'Modeling the Figure in Clay - A Sculptors Guide to Anatomy' by Bruno Lucchesi. It's incredible! ISBN 0-8230-3096-2

He goes through creating the armature, then the bones, then the muscles, etc. until finished. It's so inspirational and such a great teaching book. There are many pieces in the book as well, including some fabulous bas reliefs!

I've given this book to art students twice. I'm keeping my last one.

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I've always loved anatomy books, both of humans and animals. Goddessartist Dec 2023 #10

Thanks for recommending a favorite book Ponietz Dec 2023 #11

My pleasure! Goddessartist Dec 2023 #12

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