Portrait Sculpture
With instructor
Gabriel Castro
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Sun. 10am - 1pm
Course Description
Note: Live Models are scheduled for 4 weeks on, one week off, 2 weeks on, one week off and 2 weeks on to finish according to instructors policy. Please call if you have any questions.
Kline academy is proud to host a portrait sculpture class taught by LCAD and FAA alum, Gabriel Castro.
Students will learn to observe and record the human head in clay using sight sizing and comparative measuring techniques to build a head from profile to fully rendered face, neck and base.
Techniques like the following will be applied:
- Learning how to draw in space
- take notes on the sculpture itself
- and get comfortable with the medium on a basic level in order to form a strong foundation from which to build upon.
This class will teach students how to quickly and efficiently construct a portrait bust in clay with the possibility of casting it in Plaster, Resin or even bronze for those willing.
What You'll Learn
How to apply drawing techniques usually used for drawing on two dimensional surfaces to three dimensional constructs.
A step by step approach to building a clay head, eliminating a constant “build and tear down” approach that may slow or bog down the process.
Basic anatomy of the skull and human head shape to help know what to look for and why.
“Proper” understanding of clay tools, what each shape and material is best used for and how to take advantage of your toolkit.
Learning to edit information: finding creative and stylistic choices to bring a finished bust to the next level.
A breakdown of casting techniques and materials needed.
How to make plaster and Silicone molds
About
Gabriel Castro
The Chilean native was born in 1994 to a Graphic Designer and an Advertiser, which laid the foundations for his own passion in arts. In 2009, Gabriel Castro, began his art school career with an interest for concept design and graphic novels in the Visual Arts Department at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts,
His interest in Fine Arts peaked there, thanks to history classes taught by art historian, Lori Rusch.
Craving the regal, traditional styles and training, he attended the Laguna College of Art and Design for Drawing + painting with a minor in Sculpture
In 2015, Gabriel made it to the Florence Academy of Art in Italy, where he was the first LCAD student to attend their Sculpture department as part of a study abroad program. While there, he studied under renowned sculptor Robert Bodem for two trimesters before returning to California to finish his BFA with LCAD. Then returned to Florence for one more year before returning home to Los Angeles.
Currently, he resides in the Valley, showing some of his work with the Dark Art Emporium in Long Beach under the name “Loneschach”.
Testimonial
Kevin Norris
Classical Drawing & Painting Student
The training I've received at Kline Academy has been invaluable in developing my skill as an artist. The academy's flexible course schedule and variety of classes allow me to dictate the pace of instruction to meet my goals, and its highly skilled staff make learning art approachable. Above all, Kline Academy's supportive environment has made it my destination for learning art over the past year.
