In sculpture there is nothing more difficult, but also more fascinating, than the sculpture of the human head. Head sculptures and portraits can be found in various and varied styles in all cultures around the world throughout history, from antiquity to the present day. There are many methods how to sculpt a head from the various materials.
The subject of sculpting the human head is also prominent inArt workshops in our studio. With extensive experience in teaching and studying head sculpting, Charkov developed an original, clear and detailed step-by-step method to achieve a sufficient and satisfactory level without the necessity of entering into a detailed study of the anatomy and structure of the human head.
In 2003 Alexander Cherkov published the first version of a head sculpture book and in 2014 he published the second edition of a head sculpture instruction book, along with another section talking about differences in human head structure according to age and gender, as a sequel to the first part. The books Available for purchase In 3 languages (Hebrew, English and Russian) and delivery all over the country and the world. In 2020 Charkov released the second edition of the book Introduction to the World of Art. In the third part of this book and among the other explanations and exercises that this book includes, you will find exercises in sculpting the different parts of the face, as an addition to the head books.
Exercises on sculpting the human head
Here on the site you can practice head and face sculpting by watching instructional videos on which the books are based. It is recommended to start with face sculpting exercises in preparation for whole head sculpting:
Nose Sculpture Exercise »
Mouth Sculpture Exercise »
Ear Sculpture Exercise »
Eye Sculpture Exercise »
Step-by-Step Sculpture Exercise »
Characterization exercise Head sculpture according to age and sex »
The above method of head sculpting helps to sculpt a head in a realistic style. It is important and worthwhile to know this method even if you prefer an abstract style. Knowledge of the proportions of the head, volumes and ratios between the parts will also contribute to a convincing expression of an abstract style head sculpture.
