sculpting

Definitions

The art or process of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster.

The act of shaping or refining something, such as hair, body contours, or digital 3D models, to achieve a specific aesthetic appearance.

Examples

She spent the entire afternoon sculpting a bust of her grandfather out of clay.

Sculpting requires a great deal of patience and attention to detail.

The artist is currently sculpting a massive bronze statue for the city park.

Synonyms

carving molding shaping modeling chiseling forming sculpturing

Antonyms

destroying demolishing flattening ruining smashing crushing dismantling