Decoration Techniques for Ceramics: Sgraffito and Underglaze
Influences
A course by Clara Holt , Ceramist and Illustrator
About the video: Influences
Overview
“Here you will see three of my main sources of inspiration: Picasso's ceramics, the contemporary ones of Vicky Lindo, and the Codex Seraphinianus , Luigi Serafini's fantastic encyclopedia. ”
In this video lesson Clara Holt addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Decoration Techniques for Ceramics: Sgraffito and Underglaze. Recreate your stories on ceramics using a range of engraving and painting techniques like sgraffito and underglaze.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i will talk to you about three artists who are a major source of inspiration for me. The first is Luigi Serafini. an Italian artist. architect. and designer. known worldwide for this book. the Codex Serafinianus. The first time I saw this book. many years ago. i fell completely in love with it immediately. It is an encyclopedia of a fantastic world made up of 360 illustrated plates that depict every aspect of sciences. The texts are written in an indecipherable alphabet. making the work even more mysterious and poetic. The author himself stated in an interview that this alph...”
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Course summary for: Decoration Techniques for Ceramics: Sgraffito and Underglaze
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Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Decorative Painting, Fine Arts, Traditional illustration

Clara Holt
A course by Clara Holt
Clara Holt is a ceramist and illustrator who lives and works in Milan. After earning a degree in the sciences and working for years in the communication and advertising industry, she discovered her passion for ceramics while traveling on holiday.
Once home, she started attending ceramic schools and taking courses, sharing her creations on Instagram as she progressed, which led to her first paid commission and thousands of followers on the platform. She currently collaborates with other ceramic artists and brands while also participating in design and architecture projects to promote the use of decorative ceramics to enhance spaces and products.
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