Drawing in Space with Robert Bodem

Depicting the realistic human figure in clay is one of the most complex challenges facing sculptors today, and one of the most respected.

Robert Bodem makes it as simple as possible with a powerful method he developed over 20 years called Drawing in Space, recorded for the first time for this online course.

In this course, you will learn a systematic and easy to follow approach to realistically depict the human figure in clay, while expressing your artistic intentions.

01 SET-UP & BLOCK-IN
Discover what materials you need and how to build your sculpting armature with detailed references. Learn how to begin, including key concepts like the “box and egg,” contrapposto and gesture.

02 RENDERING OF THE FIGURE
Learn how to carefully observe and ”draw” contours of the model in clay and how to check them for accuracy. Establish volume and proportion as well as balance in your sculpture.

03 MODELING
Learn how to flesh out your figure by rounding out your contours. Create planes, convexities and other surfaces informed by nature. Learn the finishing technique to give your sculpture a professional look.