Sculptural Realism: Detailing the Portrait: In-Person

Michela Roman | Fall II | Tuesdays: Oct 29 - Dec 3

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Class Description:

A progressive approach to classical clay modeling from the live model.

This course builds on Introduction to Portraiture and provides a focus on developed detail and finishing sculpture techniques. It is recommended to take this course after completing Introduction to Portraiture however it is not mandatory. Students will be introduced to detail-oriented sculpture tools, learn cross-form finishing, dual-hand sculpting, and develop a “skin-like” finish. We will dive into how to approach the detailing of features and further capturing the model’s likeness by tightening our sculpt. This class is intended to develop the student’s own creative vision and sense of rhythmic sculptural form. It is optional to sculpt a small full body or a fragment of a sculpture that can be discussed prior to the start date. Students will advance their skills in developing likeness and proportion. Anatomical structure, understanding contour in three dimensions, and expression through form will all be addressed. Custom armature building will be taught to students only participating in Sculptural Realism. Finishing techniques and surface treatment will be focused. Instructor demonstrations and ample work time are provided for students to learn and capture their own creativity. The instruction in this class is highly individualized. Each student is encouraged to work at his or her own pace. Additionally, students will learn how to formally photograph their sculptures. The course is recommended to students at the intermediate-advanced levels in sculpture, but beginners are always welcome.

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Fall II Semester Dates:

Scheduled occurrences for the next semester of this class are as follows:

Week	Date	Time
Week 1:	10/29/2024	6:00 - 9:00 pm ET
Week 2:	11/05/2024	6:00 - 9:00 pm ET
Week 3:	11/12/2024	6:00 - 9:00 pm ET
Week 4:	11/19/2024	6:00 - 9:00 pm ET
Week 5:	11/26/2024	6:00 - 9:00 pm ET
Week 6:	12/03/2024	6:00 - 9:00 pm ET

Before Class - Welcome & How to Prepare for Class
Week 1 - Bouncing, Sighting & Drawing on Sculpture
Week 2 - Tightening Form
Week 3 - Connecting Forms
Week 4 - Finding Subforms
Week 5 - Subforms and Detailing of the Eyes
Week 6 - Finalizing the Portrait & Photographing Sculpture

$410.00
In-Person
6 Weeks
Intermediate to Advanced

Meet Your Instructor

Michela Roman

Instructor

Michela Roman was born in Canada in 1998. She is a recent 2023 graduate from the New York Academy of Art, where she received her MFA in Sculpture and Anatomy. Over the past two years, her work has been exhibited in sixteen Juried Shows in New York City and she received eleven sponsorships/scholarships to support both her educational practice and artistic career. She is a standing fellow (2021-present) at the Newington Corpsy Foundation for the Arts located in upstate New York where she is expanding her sculptural practice to include both bronze and marble works. She is a two time recipient of the Elizabeth Greenshilds Foundation Grant from 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. Come Fall 2023, Roman’s sculpture ‘Countless’ will be on display at The Centre for War, Atrocity and Genocide in Ontario, Canada as part of their permanent collection. Her work has additionally been included in various private collections in New York, Canada and Italy. Roman was one of two recipients of the Stone Merit Award, presented by Precision Stone. It was through this residency (May 2023-June 2023) where Roman carved a personal marble sculpture in Carrara, Italy. Upon competition of this marble (Spring 2024) Roman will take place in the Marble Reveal Auction, funded by Precision Stone and Hosted by Sotheby’s (Fall 2024), marking Roman’s second appearance at Sotheby’s auction house. Fall 2024 additionally marks the competition of Roman’s personalized wine label, sponsored by Ozymandias Wines, providing the sculptor with complimentary wine for all upcoming career driven events, for the duration of her practice. She currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.