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In short, FreeForm thinks like an artist – so sculptors can design more art into each part of their work. The result is truly transformative. Sculptors are carving and “feeling” their creation even though they are working on a computer.


Artists


report that using their sense of touch in this way allows them to work faster and more efficiently while still creating graceful curves and organic shapes. They can give their full attention to creative intent, rather than managing the mechanics of manipulating the physical medium.


FreeForm sculptural CAD provides artists with the repeatability and efficiency of working digitally, from scan cleanup to concept design and modeling. There are no more slips of the chisel where an ear is lost – just hit “undo.” Scaling up and down is fast and makes it far easier to add intricate, highly detailed designs when working at 150%. FreeForm also provides digital tools for analyzing and preparing models for manufacture, and output for rapid prototyping or milling and CAD/CAM – to assist in moving a final design into the physical world.


Below are several sculptors whose digitally designed works circumvent many of the limitations of the physical sculpting process – and emerge as exceptional pieces of art.


Barry X. Ball


Barry X. Ball of New York was one of the first to apply SensAble’s digital sculpting software to fine art sculpture. His “Dual Portrait (Matthew Barney / Barry X Ball)” (2000-2003) (cover) leveraged the ability to create highly sculptural and intricate forms.


Dual Portrait (Matthew Barney / Barry X Ball) 2000-2003 photo credit: Barry X. Ball


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