Scott mentioned besides covering drawing and illustration, his class would also cover some marketing tips. Sounded good to me and as I had some free time, I thought it would be fun to be a student. Drawing would also give me a chance to expand my horizons and keep me on task with Inktober.
Class begins with some sort of warm-up: 30 second figure drawing, 2 min. figure drawing with watercolor, cartooning (it's hard to be funny on the spot) , and during the last class sculpting.
Scott gave each student a lump of clay. We were to sculpt a figure that we would be able to use as a model for a card, cartoon, or storyboard for a book.
The beginning of class is always scary for me. I feel the Prissy butterflies flutter into my throat.
Silly, I know. It's good to be out of your comfort zone. Take a deep breath. Scott tells us to draw or write what you know. What do I know? I know letters. And as a crazy cat lady, I know cats.
So I take my lump of clay and begin pressing and shaping it.
And soon a little cat shape appears. There's my travel mug filled with English Breakfast tea that I bring to class.
I used a sculpting tool to shape the clay. The room was chilly and my hands were cold so working with the modeling clay was difficult. It's not as pliable as the play dough I used to make when the girlies were little.
I turned my travel mug around so the cat face would show on the mug cozy. Crazy, cat lady.
As Ink began to take shape, I relaxed and got so busy in class with finishing the sculpture and working on a story board, I forgot to take profile views of the kitty.
So, took them when I got home.
That sounds like a worthwhile class. And how clever to add sculpture to a drawing class. I LOVE your cat. I think cats are your animal for sure. You not only draw them well but sculpt them well also. :) Have a a great T day even with all these grey skies and clouds. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought of using clay in a drawing class, but it was really helpful to have a 3D figure to draw from different angles.
DeleteThe figure is great, you made a wonderful little Ink! Happy T Day, Valerie
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DeleteYour cat turned out so beautifully! great! Happy T-Day, hugs - Susi
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DeleteWhat an amazing class you attended. and what can I say about the cat, other than it is adorable for your first sculpture. So sweet, too. Great job, CJ.
ReplyDeleteHad to laugh when you said you were 5'2" tall. That is a giant in my world at 4'11".
Thanks for sharing your travel mug and your clay sculpture with us for T this Tuesday.
Well, I am quite tall for a Hobbit. :-D
DeleteThe cat looks terrific and I am sure you enjoyed making it. Sounds like a good class to be a part of
ReplyDeleteHave a great T Day
Love Chrissie xx
It's a really fun class with new techniques to try.
DeleteWhat fun CJ! A few years ago i talked a friend into taking a beginner piano class with me.. Learned something new and had fun at the same time.. Adult classes are great! LOVE your Ink! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteIt's good to be able to find new things to learn.
DeleteGreat class to expand your skills and I love your sweet kitty sculpture-well done! Happy T day!
ReplyDeleteThe class is a lot of fun though time goes by too quickly.
DeleteYou really know your cats! The sculpture is perfect! And of course he's got his paw up to help you with your calligraphy pens! :D
ReplyDeleteA paw in need is a paw indeed :-D
DeleteWow, your Ink sculpture is so amazing! You must know cats very well, I love seeing how you created it - beautiful! It's purr-fect ...lol 😀. It sounds like a fun class too, wishing you a very Happy T Day! J 😊 x
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying the class. Scott is a wonderful teacher and the class is a nice mix of interesting people.
DeleteLove your sculptured cat I hope you enjoyed your class as a student this time
ReplyDeleteHappy T Kathy
Two more weeks to go. And I love being a student. I don't have to do all the prep work or work at keeping people busy and entertained.
DeleteLove, love, love the sculpt kitty.
ReplyDeleteHe turned out pretty good.
DeleteCJ...I think this is really neat...you did a great job...I once sculpted a tree....
ReplyDeletetrunk ☺☺♥♥
Awesome! Working in clay is not as easy as people think.
DeleteSounds like a helpful class, and what a great cat you made. I can tell you know cats well :) Happy T Tuesday
ReplyDeleteThat's what a crazy cat lady does :-D
DeleteThat sounds a wonderful class you went to. Your sculpture cat looks great. You can tell you know cats well, I love how it had a raised paw.
ReplyDeleteHappy T day wishes.
Yvonne xx
We needed to show action so he's waving.
DeleteYour class sounds like so much fun! And your cat is a fabulous start. Sculpture is so relaxing but looks so much easier than it is. I always looked forward to sculpture lessons. Looking forward to seeing all the art that you create in class.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tea Day,
Kate
Most of the art has been quick sketches and thumbnails. Not any finished pieces.
DeleteSorry I'm late. Tuesday is my busiest day and I don't get to see my computer until after 10 pm.
ReplyDeleteThat class sounds fun to me. Pretty varied too. I love your little cat.I hope you'll show us more of what you make in that class.
Happy belated T-Day,
Lisca
Sure, if you don't mind seeing rough work
DeleteYour clay kitty is darling, CJ. I get that terrible jittery feeling every time I try something new too. I hope you'll share the other pieces as well.
ReplyDeleteHappy T-day! Hugs, Eileen
I'm glad to know I'm not alone.
DeleteWhat an interesting post! I adore your clay cat! So sorry to be so late visiting - belated Happy T Day! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteNever late. Just prolongs the celebration.
DeleteWell done CJ!!! I love your kitty! Good for you, getting out of your comfort zone! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteIt's scary, but it helps to try new things.
DeleteThanky you for sharing your cat's sculpture! it is nice and not scary. Nice choosing of sculpture supply it's really great!
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