Sculpture Basics
A Learning Pathway for Beginning Character Sculptors
Overview
This learning pathway is for novice character sculptors who want to learn the basics of sculpture alongside Hollywood's finest artists, from armature building to final sculptural details. Follow along and you'll pick up professional tips on the wide variety of clays & tools you can use for sculpting everything from humans to dinosaurs to monsters and more, including how to sculpt basic textures & forms, prosthetic makeups, likeness sculptures, masks, maquettes & miniatures.
The Garage Monster's Guide to Sculpting Tools - MINI-TUTORIAL
Master monster maker Shannon Shea (Predator, Jurassic Park, From Dusk Till Dawn) shows you how to create custom sculpting tools for your sculptor's tool kit.See more.
The Garage Monster's Guide to Sculpting Clay - MINI-TUTORIAL
Creature Effects master Shannon Shea (Predator, Jurassic Park, From Dusk Till Dawn) provides a comprehensive overview of sculpting clays and their uses.See more.
How to Sculpt with WED Clay
Learn how to sculpt characters with water-based clay alongside master sculptor Tim Martin (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Captain Marvel, The Predator). From creating the armature to final detailing, you'll learn the ins and outs of working with WED clay.See more.
Sculpture Techniques — Textures & Forms
Learn monster sculpture techniques and how to block out textures and forms. How to sculpt with special effects character creation master Don Lanning.See more.
