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Week 2: Refining the Block-In – From Gesture to Structure with Judy Fox

Week 2: Refining the Block-In – From Gesture to Structure
Foundations of Ceramic Portrait Sculpture Learn traditional techniques to bring your ceramic sculptures to life.

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Instructor
Judy Fox
Subjects
Modeling & Sculpture
Topics
Head & Portrait, Sculpting
Mediums
Water-Based Clay
Duration
2h 26m 40s

In week two, Judy Fox focuses on refining the block-in of your sculpture, observing both external and internal contours. You will learn to measure proportions and angles using vertical and horizontal checks while aligning your viewpoint with the model’s pose. This process connects gesture and structure, transitioning broad shapes into defined volumes while maintaining symmetry and balance.

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