What bare basics do I need before looking into a career?
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Hello, my name is Hayden and I've been interested in SFX makeup since my early high school days. I had a basic art class that only taught normal things like the color wheel and some super basic sculpting. I've never been artistically inclined with drawing, but I am very good at descriptive writing and I would rather create with my hands than draw something.
The problem is that I never went to a university (I went to a career technical school for massage, so I know human anatomy pretty well at least!), so I never had a chance to enroll in extra courses like sculpting or anything. I currently live in Lafayette, Louisiana.
I'm not even sure if sculpting is the way I want to go. I'm very nervous about taking big steps toward something and I want a way to know if I will at least enjoy it later on down the line.
My absolute love is monsters. Nothing else in the world spurs my interest more than talking about monsters, how they work, and how you can use them. Fear and psychological stress are very interesting to me. As a writer, I tend to think about the technical parts of monsters as well, and incorporate any history/background given to make it more believable. I'm rather scientific when it comes to how I think of them, from anatomy to how it would think.
Relative to the topic question, I know there aren't just "basic" courses. They seem like you would need some prior classes or already be familiar with some of these techniques or materials to really get the most out of the lessons. I've been thinking about this for years and I really want to step forward and start my path. A few starter tips would be appreciated. I tried looking for another similar topic, but couldn't find one.
The problem is that I never went to a university (I went to a career technical school for massage, so I know human anatomy pretty well at least!), so I never had a chance to enroll in extra courses like sculpting or anything. I currently live in Lafayette, Louisiana.
I'm not even sure if sculpting is the way I want to go. I'm very nervous about taking big steps toward something and I want a way to know if I will at least enjoy it later on down the line.
My absolute love is monsters. Nothing else in the world spurs my interest more than talking about monsters, how they work, and how you can use them. Fear and psychological stress are very interesting to me. As a writer, I tend to think about the technical parts of monsters as well, and incorporate any history/background given to make it more believable. I'm rather scientific when it comes to how I think of them, from anatomy to how it would think.
Relative to the topic question, I know there aren't just "basic" courses. They seem like you would need some prior classes or already be familiar with some of these techniques or materials to really get the most out of the lessons. I've been thinking about this for years and I really want to step forward and start my path. A few starter tips would be appreciated. I tried looking for another similar topic, but couldn't find one.
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Hey Brittany, it sounds like you're off to a good start! I'd suggest getting some sculpy or water based clay and try your hand at sculpting, just play around with it. You could also pick up a basic set of sculpt tool, I have about 100 tools but tend to only use about 8 of them, haha. There are many tutorials on YouTube for very basic methods, tools and techniques. You could spend months watching sculpting tutorials on YouTube. But, I found the best way to get good at sculpting is to sculpt, be patient, and be observational in your daily life. Start off with something simple like a round or finger. I also never went to a sculpture class and have learned everything online, talking to people, and experimenting. Don't worry much about if you'll enjoy it down the line or not. Our interest change all the time and I can go months without sculpting. And when I do sculpt, I really love it and thats why I come back to it. Its fun for me. Hope this helped and looking forward to seeing what you create if you decide to!5
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Chris Ellerby
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I second everything Blake said.
Our lesson "Sculpture techniques - textures & forms" by Don Lanning is also a good starting point. Don is a great instructor and his lessons have helped me a great deal with my own sculpting skills.
His character design series is also really great: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.
Finding some clay you like and playing around with it as often as you can is a great starting point.
/Chris5
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