Ceramic Illustration and Modeling Techniques
Basis of illustration using the plate technique
A course by Pepa Espinoza , Architect, ceramist, and illustrator
About the video: Basis of illustration using the plate technique
Overview
“We will begin by making the base of our illustration with relief using the plate or plate technique. I will explain why we use this technique for the base of the illustration and how to work it.”
In this video lesson Pepa Espinoza addresses the topic: Basis of illustration using the plate technique, which is part of the Domestika online course: Ceramic Illustration and Modeling Techniques. Transform your illustrations into ceramic pieces full of volume and color.
Partial transcription of the video
“Creating the base of the illustration using slabs In this lesson I’ll teach you the slab technique, which is basically making clay layers that are the same thickness. The thickness will depend on the ceramic piece you want to make. In this case, I’ll make a layer with a homogeneous thickness of about 5 to 6 mm. This way it will be thick enough to support the weight of the rest of clay we will incorporate in the following lessons. For that purpose, I will use the following tools. First I'm going to use a new piece of clay. In this case, I do not need to knead the clay or remove bubbles becau...”
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Course summary for: Ceramic Illustration and Modeling Techniques
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Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Fine Arts, Traditional illustration
Pepa Espinoza
A course by Pepa Espinoza
Maria José Espinoza is an architect, ceramist, and illustrator and, as a legacy from her grandmother, she has been passionate about handcrafting and exploring different craft techniques since she was a child.
A few years ago she opened her own brand, Pepa Espinoza, where she develops ceramic collections that combine volume and illustration, resulting in decorative and functional pieces. Her style is characterized by a fusion of reality and fantasy, creating magical worlds where nature, dreams, and colors are always present.
Currently, in her studio in Chile, she also teaches ceramics and illustration classes for all those who want to create with their own hands.
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