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The article profiles Indian sculptor and artist Manish Nai. Topics covered include his use of recycling material in his works, like wood and metal frames, his devotion to the state of compression and his return to things in a constant state of convolution, and on his spiritualising of his works and manipulation of textures.

The article features the sculptural creations of Bronwynne Cornish. It presents her artistic ability to create master pieces on figures of mythological creatures and the use of watery clay to strengthen the sculptures. It also provides information on how Cornish started to create her art piece with the use of newspaper up to refinement.

The article focuses on the use of clay as a medium for high school studio art. It presents a clay project wherein students had one-day lessons on various clay techniques using organic coil forms, to create a final vessel. Meanwhile, the students were assessed based on the techniques, shapes, and colors applied on their vessels and associated it with the type of personality each student portrays.

The article focuses on Pennsylvanian artist Hilary Berseth and his work. The author discusses how he constructs forms of wax and wire and then lets honeybees alter the structures. Comments from Berseth are included, including on how he manipulates the bees' instincts. It is reported that Berseth is holding a show at Eleven Rivington through November 9, 2008.

The author discusses a teaching strategy that aims to help sixth-graders to have a tactile experience with sculpture and to create mood by creating roundness and depth, all using wire hangers and hosiery. She describes the four basic techniques in creating sculptures, namely, carving, casting, modeling and assembling. She narrates that the type of sculpture they would create would be a combination of the modeling method and assembling method.

The article presents information on French sculptor Guillaume Leblon, on the occasion of the exhibition "Guillaume Leblon - Maisons sommaires" held from February 2, 2008 to April 6, 2008 in Bignan, France. Topics include a description of the materials used by Leblon in his work, his using mud in his workshop, and the avant-garde aspect of his work.

This article focuses on the sculptor Ronald Bladen and his work. Bladen's sculptures are large and minimalist. Some sculptures mentioned in the article include "Three Elements," "Rockers," and "Cathedral Evening." The article also presents information about Bladen's life and his process of working on his sculptures.

The article features sculptor Sandra Ehrenkranz and her works of art. She graduated from Stephens College and Yale University. She later continued her training at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C. According to Ehrenkranz, she chose clay as her primary medium because of its flexibility and because she is a gardener.

Features sculptor Ying-Yueh Chuang and her Sea Garden ceramic sculptures. Personal and career background; Description of the ceramic sculptures; Theme of the ceramic sculptures; Techniques that she used in creating her ceramic sculpture.

Provides information on the polyurethane-resin cycad works by sculptor Keith Edmier exhibited at the Friedrich Petzel Gallery in New York. Influence of Edmier's fascination with molten lava on his works; Role of research institute Graphicstudio in the development of the sculptures; Technical process involved in manufacturing basalt sculptures.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of investigating the sculptural contraptions of Conrad Shawcross.

The article features the transition of art works of Douglas Walker from sculpture to painting. It discusses how the artist used to make sculptures then that looked like models for architecture, as well as the techniques and materials he used in his sculptural works. It mentions that the artist shifted to painting as art medium for his landscapes, and it includes his technique and materials used. It also notes that the artist's style of painting lends irony to the fate of contemporary art painting.

The article features Kristin Roberts, education director for the Harness Racing Museum in Goshen, New York and sculptress for its Hall of Fame. Topics discussed include her view on the most important and challenging feature to capture, her recollection of a mysterious occurrence involving an animal's eyes early in her career, and her affinity for horses. Also mentioned are her educational background and her inspiration to sculpt humans.

In this article, the author, the artist Arlene Shechet, offers a personal narrative in which she reflects upon the construction of her 1994 sculpture "Inseparable Head," dealing with topics including her thoughts about death, her use of plaster as an art material and how the Buddha appeared in the work.

The article examines the work of the contemporary artist Michael E. Smith. Particular focus is given to his work in sculpture. Additional topics discussed include insights on his artistic techniques, how he has been influenced by his home in Detroit, Michigan, and his exhibitions at establishments including the Michael Benevento gallery in Los Angeles, California.

The article discusses ceramic sculpture works by artist Jólan van der Wiel. Topics include use of magnet and metallic clay for his sculptures, architectural works due to the characteristics of magnetic fields and gravity, and the techniques involved in the work. Images of the sculptural forms and process are presented.

The article focuses on sculpture in cement, discussing sculpting technic, form, expression and material, and artistic value. Sculptor Peter Fingesten describes the making of a cement sculpture, including the method of treating cement, experimentation, combination of colors, and clay model for the plaster cast. Fingesten claims he works without preliminary sketches, thinks directly in form, and composes sculpture independent of lead pipes and aluminum wires, which impose rigidity.

The author discusses an approach to art that he termed as Polychromed Sculpture. He relates how he discovered the approach using a gray, weathered piece of wood, an old table leg, that he found among junks, from which he designed a figurine using paint and wood working. After turning several table legs to many figurines, he expanded by turning a Victorian porch pillar to a medieval king. He mentions that his designs followed a plan to approximate the centuries-old polycrhomed sculptures found in English Cathedrals.

The article examines the work of the contemporary Canadian artist Aganetha Dyck. Particular focus is given to her work in felt sculpture. Additional topics discussed include her previous work collaborating with bees and their hives, insights on her artistic techniques and her use of crochet in her sculptural artwork.

The article presents the rules for a hand-carved stamp design contest with deadline of submission on November 21, 2011.

The article presents information on the work of British sculptor Anish Kapoor and more particularly on the polishing of the materials that he uses.

The article reviews the series of two books "Portrait Sculpting" and "Mastering Portraiture" and the DVD release of the educational DVD "The Art of Sculpting," by Philippe Faraut.

The article profiles Paul Selwood, an Australian sculptor. It mentions that his recent work, which is made of sheets of industrial metal, shows that the masterpiece is created by a virtuoso. It also notes the techniques that he utilized in coming up with his works and recounts his beginnings in the field. It likewise provides little details on his works like "A Country House, 2007."

The article highlights artist John Waddell. It mentions that Waddell loves people who are naked but not in a vulgar way. He aimed for one goal which is to show people beyond superficial appearance. He made a name for himself with a monument titled "That Which Might Have Been, Birmingham, 1963," which aimed to pay honor to four young girls who died in a church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama. What is so striking about his sculptures is how they make people feel their beauty through movement.

Highlights the exhibition featuring art works by sculptors Ying-Yueh Chuang and Yi Chen at Plum Blossoms in New York City. Art pieces included in the exhibition; Materials and techniques used by the artist; Reaction of the audience to the show; Contact information.

Highlights the exhibition "Body & Nature" featuring art works by sculptor Wang Keping and painter Jeng Jundian at Marlborough Chelsea in New York City. Art pieces included in the exhibition; Materials and techniques used by the artist; Reaction of the audience to the show; Contact information.

The author contemplates on the characteristic style of the language of her works as a Chinese ceramic artist. She did not anticipate that her works would be different from the works of refined scholars and craftsmen before her. She discusses her efforts to gain a comprehensive understanding and mastery of traditional Chinese ceramic art by visiting all the famous ancient kilns in China. She asserts that she is afraid of straying too far from the works of traditional Chinese scholars, however, she also has fears of duplicating the antiques.

The article provides information on several research projects line up for 2000 has been accepted by the research department after establishing independent division of the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden. The following projects accepted by Professor Gorel Cavalli-Bjorkman, the director of the research department includes the cataloging of Spanish paintings in the museum that is authored by Gudrun Maurer. A report about the patination and alloys of Baroque bronze sculptures headed by project managers Vladimir Kucera and Elisabet Tebelius-Muren in cooperation with the Corrosion Institue and the National Heritage Board. Moreover, a technical investigation led by project supervisor Francesca Bewer of J. Paul Gerry Foundation about Adriaen de Vries and his casting technique.

Presents answers to questions about art techniques and materials. Best type of permanent ink to use in pen-and-ink sketches; Two types of sculpture technique.

The article offers information related to collecting Native American sculptures in the U.S. According to the author, contemporary Native American sculpture tradition is a growing market for collectors despite being new to the fine art world. One of the famous Native American sculptor was Allan Houser, Chirichua Apache who dominated for the first 50 years of native sculpture. However, most of the new Native American sculptors today are now moving away from bronze plastics and have started to explore monumental outdoor sculpture. Moreover, the article presents several tips to consider before collecting native sculptures.

The article focuses on the element of Sufism and mathematics in Shirazeh Houshiary's works. Her spiritual approach that uses symbolic expression presents her Sufi beliefs. Houshiary also uses geometric figures on her sculptures to create an element of a physical and spiritual worlds and the attribution of sounds and movement is observed.

Two photographs are presented showing the clay model of the Faulkner statue by sculpture William N. Beckwith.

The article presents questions and answers related to technical issues about painting, including the ability of acrylic paint to withstand light, ways of preventing the fading of gouache work and oils, and facts about cold casting.

The author deals with the use of local materials to creating translucent bodies in South Africa. He claims that kaolins have a tendency to be contaminated with trace elements of iron, which can be useful when dealing with bone china. He enumerates the items needed for making a bone china body. He offers a step-by-step procedure for making a bone china body. He stresses the importance of wearing a mask during any sanding procedures in order to avoid inhaling any fine dust. He considers the potential for creating a bone china throwing body.

The author describes his movement-based technique in sculpture. In sculpture, he admits that creation and movement are inseparable parts of his life. He mentions his studies at the Porcelain Factory in Hungary and at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design in Budapest, Hungary. He relates his initiation to the world of sculpture. He discusses his art conception and some of his inspiration in sculpture. He emphasizes his desire to overstep the repetition of the minerals and edge closer to the complexity as well as the life-fullness of the human body.

The article presents a comment on the today's world of casting process simulation and autonomous optimization. Accordingly, computer hardware is not as expensive or as large as a semi-truck anymore, citing the fact seen that project turnaround, which is said to have been reduced from six weeks to six hours or less. The author noted the possibility that the cost of casting process may be shocking if one does not look past the sticker price.

The author reflects on the condition of the metal casting industry in the U.S. and the challenges and opportunities brought by the CastExpo'13 in St. Louis, Missouri. The author mentions that the industry is in the upward trend and it is pushed by the demand from the casting buyers. He adds that the CastExpo'13 presents an opportunity for the industry and can satisfy the expectation of casting buyers.

The article focuses on the questions that should be asked when sourcing out casting suppliers. It mentions that one of the typical sourcing questions when looking for casting suppliers is knowing about their current lead time. It adds that it is also necessary for the customers to know the customer base of a casting suppliers especially when competing in terms of the suppliers' capacity.

The article reports on the cleverness of sculpting and painting the iPads, which have been stolen from Canadian retailers involving the modeling clay.