Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture
Fine Tuning the Surface 1
A course by Cristina Córdova , Figurative ceramic artist and teacher
Joined May 2019
Joined May 2019
About the video: Fine Tuning the Surface 1
Overview
“Here we will investigate ways to incorporate texture into our sculpture for added visual interest through the use of texture combs, slip, and plastic.”
In this video lesson Cristina Córdova addresses the topic: Fine Tuning the Surface 1, 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
“Fine Tuning the Surface In the previous lesson, we expanded on our core forms and we added hair to our composition. In this lesson, we are going to shift onto developing the surface to create a sense of skin and talk about texture, color, and pattern. At this stage of the process, I start to switch over from sculpting towards focusing more on the surface, how is the sense of skin going to be created, how is it going to reflect light, and what other elements need to come into play at this stage, such as texture, color, and pattern, that I will introduce with some tissue transfers. At this st...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture
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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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