Figure ceramic sculpture
Making Hands
A course by Cristina Córdova , Figurative ceramic artist and teacher
Joined May 2019
Joined May 2019
About the video: Making Hands
Overview
“In this lesson, we will sculpt the hands of our figure, ensuring they are proportional and expressive. I will show you how to add details that bring realism and life to the hands.”
In this video lesson Cristina Córdova addresses the topic: Making Hands, which is part of the Domestika online course: Figure ceramic sculpture. Join sculptor Cristina Cordova's course on figure ceramic sculpture. Explore workspace setup, detailed sculpting techniques, and finishing touches..
Partial transcription of the video
“So, in this section, we are going to talk about hands. And the first thing we need to establish is the size of those hands. So in order to get that measurement, I am going to take my calipers and bring them to my head and measure the distance between the bottom of the chin and the middle of the forehead. Once I capture that, I'm going to bring it onto a piece of paper and plot three lines. One at the top of the caliper, at the bottom, and at the middle. And those are going to give me a structure to develop the hands that stays consistent with the scale of the head that I'm developing. So on...”
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Course summary for: Figure ceramic sculpture
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Ceramics
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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