Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture
Fine Tuning the Surface 2
A course by Cristina Córdova , Figurative ceramic artist and teacher
Joined May 2019
Joined May 2019
About the video: Fine Tuning the Surface 2
Overview
“After allowing more time for the sculpture to dry, we will apply some more layers and peel back the plastic to reveal the textures. We will also add some patterns to our surface by using tissue transfers, and make some intuitive marks with our knife to punctuate the composition.”
In this video lesson Cristina Córdova addresses the topic: Fine Tuning the Surface 2, 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 Now that some time has passed, and the slip has started to dry, I'll apply a couple more layers and peel back the plastic to reveal the texture from the slip. As with every other part of this process, you can get playful with the application of the slip and use the different opacities to create subtle patterns over the torso area. Bring a little bit of that yellow onto the back. Add little pops of color here and there. While we wait for this other coat to dry. I'm going to peel back the plastic. You can see how now the surface has... the imprint of the folds, and it ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture
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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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