Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture
Forming the Head 3
A course by Cristina Córdova , Figurative ceramic artist and teacher
Joined May 2019
Joined May 2019
About the video: Forming the Head 3
Overview
“Now that we have the eyes in a good place, in this third part of the lesson, we will move to the base of the nose, and add more details to the head.”
In this video lesson Cristina Córdova addresses the topic: Forming the Head 3, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture. Explore expression, character, and the human figure to construct a unique clay bust using the slab building technique.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Forming the Head Alright, now that we have our eyes... in a good place, let's move down to the nose and I normally think of the nose as the base, which is what we already have. I think of it as having a ball, more or less around here. A bridge, which is this area here. Then, two wings, which will move laterally and back and meet the chin. Once that base is established, I'm going to take little bits of soft clay and use them to enhance that nose and give it character. I'm going to start with the ball of the nose. I'm going to turn it to a side. This is important, especially in the realm of...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture
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Category
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Areas
Fine Arts, Sculpture
Cristina Córdova
A course by Cristina Córdova
Cristina Córdova is a renowned figurative ceramic artist from Puerto Rico. With nearly 20 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to creating clay sculptures that explore the human figure and its various expressions.
After completing her graduate studies in ceramics and a three-year residency at the prestigious Penland School of Craft, Cristina founded Córdova Studios, where she has developed her artistic practice.
Her work is part of the permanent collections of major institutions such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Mint Museum, the Everson Museum, and the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico.
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