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Thur, Fri or Sat
The Art of Lifecasting
Philip Hitchcock
THE ART OF LIFECASTING is a one day workshop in lifecasting techniques. Learn how to make life-size 3-D replicas of faces, hands, torsos, & more!
LIFECASTING or BODYCASTING is an exciting and powerful art form that has been used for centuries to immortalize its subjects. Today’s high-tech methods are streamlined and accurate enough to duplicate fingerprints, wrinkles, even eyelashes! And unlike a photograph or painting, lifecast sculptures show the subject from every angle.
In this wild and fun workshop, internationally known artist Philip Hitchcock will cover the history and basics of lifecasting. Participants learn first from a slide and video presentation the steps for making a lifecast, and then see Hitchcock demonstrate his amazing technique using a live model.
Afterwards, in a hands-on lab, you and your classmates will use a special fast setting impression medium to make lifecast sculptures of each other. (Size approx. 12” x 12”) Get expert tips on how to color, embellish and display your artwork. Most students leave with a ready to paint sculpture. This lab is MESSY and extremely HANDS-ON!
Kit Fee: $30
Supply List:
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Kit Fee Includes:
- everything you need including:
- Prosthetic Grade Cream (Alginate)
- Medical Grade Plaster Gauze
- Cotton (rolls)
- Disposable mixing buckets
- Straws
- Plastic for (drapery and masking)
- Hydrocal (U.S. Gypsum)
(Also included in your kit is a list of suppliers, a bibliography, and a step-by-step guide written by the artist!)
- Files (suitable for plaster)
- Carving tools (suitable for plaster)
- Dremmels (rotary carving tools)
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PHD Gallery owner and artist Philip Hitchcock has been “making impressions” for more than 20 years. His work is part of the permanent collection of Saint Louis University Museum of Art (SLUMA) and he recently completed the portrait bust of Dr. Richard Chaifetz for display at The Chaifetz Arena. FOX TV commissioned Hitchcock to create over 20 full bodysculptures for its hit show The Swan, and The WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) retained the artist to create bodycast sculptures of its wrestling “superstars” for the “Wrestlemania” Fan Access show held at Toronto’s Skydome. Hitchcock’s work can be seen on the small and big screen including the hit movie Soapdishand on the CBS Soap The Bold and the Beautiful. He has been featured on Playboy Television's Sexcetera, FOX News, Extra! and TV GUIDE Television. Hitchcock is a magna cum laude graduate of UCLA and author of the book, Dark Impressions, The Art of Philip Hitchcock.
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