LA FIGURA HUMANA EN ARCILLA

Jump right in and master a few basics around the studio, from rolling a slab to preparing references. Then learn how to make and use an armature to create hollow forms that are ready to fire in a kiln. Work along with the author to build a clay figure about two feet tall—or whatever size you’re most comfortable with. The patterns and instructions provided work in a variety of scales. Photographic demonstrations cover the construction and articulation of all parts of the body: from the feet and legs to the hip area, torso, arms, hands, and head. Supplementary tips and insights are included throughout to support the sculpting process and enhance naturalism. You’ll also find a complete set of model reference photos, helpful anatomical illustrations, and inspiring gallery work from some of today’s top artists. Cristina Córdova is a contemporary artist and sculpting instructor whose work is collected around the world. Native to Puerto Rico, Córdova completed her BA at the University of Puerto Rico and received her MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. She is featured in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Everson Museum, the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Puerto Rico