Monster maker and fine artist Alfred Paredes teaches creature figure sculpting with a live model (artist Aubriana Zurilgen aka The Mad Masker). From learning to 'see' and duplicate anatomical forms, to finding the pose, and even the proper etiquette for working with a model, this A-to-Z figure sculpture master class will show you how to infuse your character sculpting with a grounded sense of reality.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Beginner Level

5h 16m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 1min

2. Tools & Materials - 20min

3. Mounting Your Armature - 2min

4. Choosing a Model - 5min

5. Building an Armature - 17min

6. Establishing a Ground Plane - 7min

7. Roughing Out Feet & Torso - 5min

8. Roughing Out the Head - 8min

9. Roughing Out the Middle Body - 16min

10. Roughing Out the Lower Body & Arms - 36min

11. Smoothing Out the Rough Sculpture - 7min

12. The Secondary Form - 7min

13. The Secondary Form - 16min

14. Correcting the Form - 12min

15. Smoothing Out the Surface - 6min

16. Roughing Out the Face - 32min

17. Refining the Face - 6min

18. Making Epoxy Putty Horns - 7min

19. Refining the Face - 6min

20. Refining the Face - 6min

21. Refining the Face - 9min

22. Refining Hands - 15min

23. Brushing Down the Surface - 5min

24. Refining the Feet - 5min

25. Final Touches - 8min

26. Polishing - 21min

27. Enhancing Non-Human Features - 21min

28. Wrap Up - 8min

Materials

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Monster Clay

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORKSTATION

Adjustable Stand (optional)

Pipe for Armature

Warming Oven

CLAYS/PLASTERS

Chavant Clay – NSP Medium

TOOLS

Crimping, Pliers & Gripping Tools

Pliers

Cutting Tools

Clay Cutting Tool

Files & Rasps

Sanding Screens – various grits

Measuring Tools

Proportional Caliper

Fixed Calipers

Standard Caliper

Tape Measure

Yardstick

Power Tools

Cordless Drill

Sculpting Tools

Detail Tools

Dental Picks

Kidney Tools – Smooth and Serrated Rake

Loop Tools – various sizes

Rubber-Tipped Clay Shapers

Wooden Rakes

Metal Spatulas

Large Wooden Spatulas

Wrenches

Crescent Wrenches

Other Tools

Construction Calculator

SUPPLIES

1/8th Inch Aluminum Armature Wire

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyAlfred Paredes

Alfred Paredes is a Master Sculptor, creature concept designer, and founder of the AP Sculpture Studio & Store

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