Clay Portrait: Model a Full-Scale Face
A course by Efraïm Rodríguez , Sculptor and University Professor
Joined December 2014
Create a three-dimensional portrait with your own hands by working with clay to depict every detail of a face
Create a three-dimensional portrait with your own hands by working with clay to depict every detail of a face
Joined December 2014
Sculpting is a powerful form of expression that allows artists to tell stories and capture a moment, an expression, or a feeling with their work. Efraïm Rodríguez, sculptor and university professor whose works can be found at international art fairs, experiments with shapes, empty spaces, and materials like clay to create strikingly realistic characters from everyday life.
In this course, learn how to sculpt a full-scale clay portrait, from choosing your model to the finishing touches. Discover the different stages of modeling and shaping a bust and focus on minute details to craft an expressive face and bring a sculpture to life with your own hands.
What will you learn in this online course?
33 lessons & 16 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (211)
- 9,030 students
- 33 lessons (7h 34m)
- 16 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Sculpt a full-scale clay bust, from choosing your model to the finishing touches.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in the art of sculpting who wants to experiment working with clay.
Requirements and materials
You need to be familiar with modeling and sculpting to take this course.
As for the materials, you need clay, modeling and measuring tools, a simple base for your sculpture, and other items your teacher will cover during the course. You also need a camera, a computer with Photoshop, and a model for your sculpture.
Reviews
A course by Efraïm Rodríguez
Efraïm Rodríguez is a professional sculptor who earned a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Barcelona where he has been teaching sculpture since 2005. As a professor, he's helped hundreds of students tackle their first portrait sculpture projects.
Efraïm has also devoted the past 20 years to creating his own sculptures to sell in art galleries. His work can be found in numerous collections and has been featured in international fairs and industry publications around the world.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Preparing our modeling
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Reality as inspiration, the bust as a fragment
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Model search and bust projection
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Prepare the photos
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U3
We started modeling
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Materials
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Assemble the frame
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We begin the modeling: profile, frontal and skull perimeter
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Face and head
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Neck and clavicle 1
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Neck and clavicle 2
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U4
Modeling in detail
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Nose
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Eyes
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Mouth
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Diagonals
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Ears
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U5
Finishing our work
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Photo retouching session 1
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Photo retouching session 2
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Photo retouching session 3
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Photo retouching session 4
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Photo retouching session 5
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Photo retouching session 6
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Retouching session with photographs 7
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Retouching session with live model 1
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Retouching session with live model 2
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Retouching session with live model 3
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Retouching session with live model 4
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Touch-up session with live model: the final touches 1
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Touch-up session with live model: the final touches 2
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Last details 1
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Last details 2
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Draining and baking 1
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Emptying and baking 2
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FP
Final project
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Clay Portrait: Model a Full-Scale Face
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midagocot
Muy interesante las primeras lecciones. Espero aprender mucho de este artista.
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camilohoyosf
Me encantaría comenzar en este mundo y este curso parecer ser una gran puerta.
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fkpnb7x72r
The teacher was so knowledgeable and shared so much important information. I loved his enthusiasm and energy. I am going to watch this again as I begin to create a series of busts of my grandchildren.
cr4p
Excelente curso. Cumplió mis expectativas
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divertido
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