Top creature concept designer Simon Lee teaches his speed approach to monster design through maquette sculpting. You'll learn to create dynamic monster, character, and scene concepts in clay, from creating flexible armatures & efficient muscle layout, to character posing & the fine art of "suggesting" detail.

To illustrate his speed design sculpture techniques, Simon stages a fight between two beloved Stan Winston Studio creations, Predator and an Alien Drone. For the novice sculptor to the seasoned pro, this sculpture techniques master class from one of Hollywood's most sought-after character concept designers is not to be missed!

Beginner Level

3h 9m of duration

English, Spanish (Latin America), Portuguese (Brazilian)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 49s

2. Materials - 6min

3. Constructing an Armature - 9min

4. Roughing Out Forms: Part 1 The Predator - 20min

5. Roughing Out Forms: Part 2 The Alien - 16min

6. Secondary Forms & The Suggestion of Movement - 7min

7. Posing the Characters - 9min

8. Using Pose to Refine Form - 6min

9. Detailing The Predator Head - 16min

10. Refining The Predator: Part 1 Character Determines Detail - 18min

11. Refining The Predator: Part 2 Surface Detail and Texture - 7min

12. Refining The Alien: Part 1 Use of Tools & Skeletal Shapes - 27min

13. Refining The Alien: Part 2 Layering Anatomy & Carving Surface Detail - 8min

14. Reviewing Character Composition - 3min

15. Locking Character Composition & Refining Detail - 11min

16. Cleaning & Smoothing Out the Sculpture - 4min

17. Final Details: Weapons, Body Decoration Smoothing, And Corrections - 8min

18. Polish For Concept Presentation Signature Strokes & Cultural Signifiers - 12min

19. Wrap Up - 44s

Materials

To buy the items individually CLICK on the links below to find the materials you need for this lesson.

Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

The Monster Makers

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Lazy Susan

Piece of Plywood

Warming Oven

Wooden Blocks

CLAYS/PLASTERS

Chavant NSP Medium Clay

TOOLS

Crimping, Pliers & Gripping Tools

Pliers

Cutting Tools

Clay Cutter

Wire Cutters

Power Tools

Cordless Drill

Sculpting Tools

Ball Tool

Detail Loop Tool – custom made

Detail Loop Tools

Loop Tool from Guitar String – custom made

Rake Loop Tool

Torchers, Solder & Accessories

Small Blowtorch

SUPPLIES

Armature Wire

Compressed Air Can

Floral Wire

Heavy 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 BiographySimon Lee

Character concept artist, master sculptor & top creature designer - "The Frazetta of Monster Sculpture"

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