Learn to make a portrait sculpture out of clay

In this course, I would like to present the process of patterning a portrait sculpture from the making of the frame, through the patterning to the casting the sculpture with gypsum. During the video course, I will focus on visual communication, so the presentation will be interpretable with less English language skills. Instead of language, it is mainly my hands that will communicate the knowledge I want to pass on. I use few tools during patterning, almost exclusively my hand. It is important that the artist's unique handprint and gestures remain on the work. The goal is not slavish reproduction, but personal contact with matterial, the joy of discovery and creation.

I present the process of patterning with my son, he will be my modell. Student can choose a modell or modell themselves or work based on photo. In any case, I would suggest that we choose a model, whom you can walk around first, because patterning based on photos is a bit more complicated, which also means self-portrait too. For a stand-alone model, contours, shapes, and shape relationships can be thoroughly examined from all sides.

The point is that the processes and techniques I present can be applied by students in the patterning of any other person.

I recommend this course to all those who have never made sculpture before but would try and develop their observation and focusing skills and creativity. Furthermore, the course can be useful for students studying at an art school, as well as for already trained artists who are interested in figural art and lifelike representation.