Hi. In this video, I will talk about modeling.
This channel is about drawing, so for many the topic of modeling was unexpected.
As a child, I was much interested in modeling from plasticine.
In my experience I can say that it helps the artist.
However, I have not sculpted for more than 10 years.
So today's video will be a test for me.
Now I will try to make a sculpture of the Witcher Geralt.
I don't know what will happen.
However, you are already aware, because you have seen the preview of this video.
The test begins.
Before I sculpt, I want to tell you about the materials.
The most important thing is plasticine.
Many of you at school worked with such children's kits.
It is better not to make serious projects with this material.
I will work with professional sculptural plasticine.
It has good value for money.
It is even better to use monster clay.
For professional work, you need a good tool.
It is easy to find in creative stores or on aliexpress.
However, to try modeling, you can do with a homemade tool.
I want to show you an example. Therefore, I will try to use just such a tool.
I'll start now. However, first a small warning.
I didn't make this video as a lesson.
The modeling process recorded on video is a fascinating sight.
So there won't be many comments from me on the video.
If you want to see a lesson from me, write in the comments - I VOTE for the LESSON.
To start working with solid plasticine, you need to warm it up.
I need a small piece. Therefore, it is most convenient to use a hair dryer.
If plasticine is easily crumpled, then it is ready.
I cut off the desired piece with a knife.
Sometimes, after warming up, water appears on the plasticine. This is normal.
Next step. I'm making a crude head sculpture.
Now it looks like a sphere and a prism.
Then I need to mark the proportions on the form.
I cut out a small piece of plasticine. This is the future area from the nose to the eyebrows.
You will find out what I will do with this template after the ad integration.
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I continue.
I need to attach my nose to my head.
At this stage of the work, the head has no anatomy.
I need to fix this.
The next step is to sculpt the eyes.
This is the correct way to work.
This method allows you to better understand the anatomy and make a sculpture reliably.
My statue still doesn't look like Geralt.
Now begins a very subtle refinement of the portrait similarity.
Already good. To make the sculpture even more similar, you need to add the missing elements.
And now I'm going to sculpt the muscles of the neck of the Witcher.
Another missing element is the hair.
I made a mark on the sculpture.
Now I need to cut out strips of plasticine.
Oops.... I have a broken knife. Therefore, I need a professional tool.
For Geralt's hairstyle, I need to cut out a lot of pieces of plasticine.
You can see how I stick strips of plasticine on top.
To speed up the process, I made a piece of plasticine for the lower part of the hairstyle.
This technique saves strips of plasticine.
The base of the hairstyle is ready.
Now I will do a more subtle processing of plasticine.
The portrait resemblance became better. However, I want more.
The process of finishing the sculpture was very long.
I even had to sculpt with my eyes again.
But it was worth it.
Now I want to show you a little secret of my technique.
To realistically work out the texture of the hairstyle, I need a plastic film and a sharp object.
It turns out very smooth and realistic.
In the same way, I will sculpt a beard and scars.
It's gasoline! Unexpected?
I'm not going to set fire to my sculpture
Gasoline dissolves the clay. This helps to smooth out small roughness.
Choose gasoline for lighters. It has no smell.
I wish you all creative success and good luck!
My work is coming to an end. I hope you enjoyed it.
