A Lesson in creating a 3 Dimensional still Life
A Lesson in Sculpture, Still Life 3D Visual Art
(Using Modeling Clay)
May, 2017
Mr. Munoz Jaramillo
If someone had told me 13 years ago that I would be (sculpture) making grapes, lemons, glassware, and pottery, I'd say, "" No way "" I never tire of observing the variation, contrast, and detail in familiar objects that make up still life. There are moments of unexpected color, reflection, and more to discover.
1. To begin with, convenience is a factor. A still life can be set up anywhere, using almost any object! Except for food and flowers that wilt or spoil, the subject patiently waits, and you can paint whenever it suits you to compose.
2. Subjects are readily available and, to some extent, easy to shape: foods and more. You can choose objects for a composition that reflects your mood or vision, from subtle and serene to bold and energetic or quirky and humorous!
3. Ordinary objects play unparalleled learning opportunities for young visual learners. Working with modeling clay and shaping objects allows you to observe subjects closely to see precisely how forms are connected or vary. Depth perception is vital in realistic rendering, and it's easier to observe objects than photos.
4. Observing the distortion of a surface pattern as it rounds an object like a teacup or the placement of objects is a lesson in perspective and the effect of light and shadow on a form. It is different every time while following the same rules!
5. (Having the students paint the objects still life) Learning to mix colors of every hue, value, and intensity is not only possible but inevitable as subjects vary in size and shape due to their variability.
7. As students progress towards completion, they become some of my favorite class project details, adding interest and contrasting with the "real" thing!
It is this unexpected approach that turns into a lifetime experience.
Mr. Munoz Jaramillo
MMJ
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