Welcome to the 1st week of The Figure in Clay! Below is a list of to do to make sure your ready for class.
I cannot stress enough to you that this is a focus class that will take a sincere amount of time and a serious work ethic on your part to understand the medium and succeed. Make sure you are up for the challenge.
Due next Tuesday:
-Collect supplies from Plaza Art Supply and or Clayworks Supplies, INC. I've put links on the sidebar under "Helpful Links".
-Buy 8x10" or larger hardbound sketchbook. Will be used for this class only.
- Make 5 or more small and detailed anatomical sculptures (can be full figure/head/limb/or smaller part like eye, etc) from 1"x 1" square of the class stoneware clay. These are due Thursday at the start of class. Tuesday will be a partial workday but I would get started asap. You will run out of time if you wait past the weekend. Each small sculpture should start from its own 1x1" cube. Do not add more. You may use less but I am looking for hours of work on each sculpture, detail and realism. Be inventive with the body parts you choose and choose to challenge yourself.
Email me before Tuesday if you have any Questions.
Here is some inspiration. Some are clay and some are not but all are amazing. Remember your work must be representational and realistic. Something I know you are all capable of if you work and focus on these:
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| Kate MacDowell |
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| Richard Notkin |
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| Male and female ivory anatomical figures, Europe, 1601-1800 |
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| The Microminiatures of Hagop Sandaldjian |
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| Medieval carved prayer nut |
