Birds In Sculpture

Workshop | This program is completed

All Levels

12/5/2018-12/9/2018

9:00 AM-4:00 PM on Sun Wed Th Fri Sat

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$680.00

$50.00

The class begins with a discussion of bird anatomy, the principles of aerodynamics, and how to achieve the illusion of movement in sculptures of birds in flight. Students will learn how to construct an armature for blocking in birds in flight. Sandy will help students determine the difference between a sculpture that is technically adequate and one that has spirit and life. All aspects of modeling in oil based clay will be explored and beginning students are welcome. Students will learn the importance of assembling strong, meaningful shapes and how eliminating unimportant details can create the bird’s essence. Students will work from photography, drawings, field guides, and internet imagery of birds in flight. The focus will be on armature building, assembling references for a specific species, aerodynamics, anatomy, and creating art. Sandy has instructed bird sculpture for over 30 years and is recognized as one of America’s leading wildlife artists. Sandy is a Fellow of the National Sculpture Society. Beginners through professionals. www.sandyscott.com

Scott, Sandy

Sandy Scott's many awards include a Gold Medal for sculpture from the National Academy of Western Art. The Gilcrease Museum honored Scott with a retrospective and her work is seen in public collections such as the Clinton Library. She regularly participates in Pix de West, Autry, Northwest Rendezvous, Cheyenne Frontier Days Museum Show, and the National Wildlife Museum Fall Exhibition. Sandy's work is the subject of "Spirit of the Wild Things: The Art of Sandy Scott"