Inspired by Nature
As a fine arts major, I took a wide range of studio and art history classes, but never took a … Read More
Tag: armature
A Couple of Cool Clay Sculpture Techniques
There are a multitude of clay sculpture techniques for ceramic artists to choose from. The possibility for expression is unlimited … Read More
Creating Sculptures with “Clay Fabric”
At first glance, Keith Schneider’s sculptures almost appear to be made of soft fabric. In fact, he calls the thin … Read More
Mimicking Texture
Creating figurative assemblages in clay with surfaces that recall the textures and finishes of other materials allows Keith Schneider to … Read More
Combining Three Disparate Materials to Create Strong Yet Lightweight Ceramic Sculpture
One challenge that faces many ceramic sculptors is the sheer heft of clay, especially in a large sculpture. Ceramic artist … Read More
Unifying Form, Texture, and Surface
The evolution of my sprigged jars illustrates that form, surface, and texture have been very meaningful to my artistic development … Read More
Egyptian Paste: Building Sculpturally with Color
Egyptian paste or Egyptian faience is a low-fire mixture of ceramic materials containing clay, sand, colorants, frits, and soluble salts. … Read More
Archive Article: Emerging Artist Peter Christian Johnson
CM: Could you explain some of the technical challenges in building and firing your turbine forms, and how you overcome … Read More
