Star Man - Introduction to Sculpting the Human Figure - Creating the Maquette

Professional sculptor Chuck Oldham, shows you how to create a simple figure sculpture using modeling clay. As this is a small sculpture study, it is also referred to as a "maquette." Watch Chuck push, pull, and shape the clay into basic anatomical sections in the first steps toward making a realistic figure sculpture. This lesson is especially helpful for those interested in creating life-like action figures. Learn more at www.LearnSculpture.Org

[@jadesines5343]

I just want you thank Charles’ wife for keeping these videos up for us-I’m sorry you lost him so early-obviously the two of you were an amazing Union-such talent & grace in your work. The two videos I watched tonight taught me a great deal-thank you. I’m looking forward to trying star man soon 💗

[@humlakullen]

Fantastic instructions… I’m a little late to the party;-). Just started a couple of days ago. Thanks a bunch!

[@LearnSculpture]

Glad it was helpful!

[@co2beme2]

I've most recently begun sculpting figures i've done alot of study books, vids,ect.. Sir this has by far been the best vid.i have seen and even books. I am a Huge visual learner and this has helped so much.please don't stop teaching us! Your doing a good thing here! Blessings to you and thanks for giving us your time.

[@StephenBevilacqua]

Hello Charles thank you so much for the help I just found your channel and look forward to learning more from you, I used to sculpt very good when I was alot younger and now in my retirement I started again like a little kid but like everything else you get very rusty when you stop something for a long time , I realy appreciate this Thanks again. Stephen

[@LearnSculpture]

Hi Stephen, and sorry for being so late to answer. Charles (Chuck) Oldham passed away a little more than two years after we began this channel. I am his widow, and have remarried. He taught me sculpting but I will never be nearly as good! He was a prodigy. But I will continue to teach what I learned from him, starting again next year. I am continuing a college degree right now (yes, at my age!). Thank you for visiting us! - Vicky Oldham

[@DarkSeraphGurl]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm a painter and have been able to paint for a number of years on 2D canvasses but I have never been able to sculpt, because I don't work as well in 3D environment as I do with 2D. Thank you for sharing the tips, tricks and techniques you use. You make it look so easy! Practice makes perfect.

[@joeynuggetz]

Man, I really wish you were still producing videos. Was looking forward to the female version. You actually explain things. Most tutorials just show the artist sculpting. And to add insult to injury, some paid sites I've subscribed to dont really teach anything. The how's and whys are always missing. You have a gift and I wish you had more videos available.

[@estebansaltos8916]

This videos are so great, they are so informative , I don't know why you stop making them??

[@davidhornberger1565]

You are a great teacher. You seem to be able to anticipate the learners questions before they become questions! I will be watching as many of your videos as I can find.

[@csongorbatari7727]

One of, if not the most informative video in the cathegory. Big thanks to you!

[@mgardner70]

Great work. I just need to get my clay to the 'right' consistency. Thank you!

[@k-alphatech3442]

Amazing! Thanks from Brasil!

[@Sfhindia]

Great Teacher ! I love to watch your videos and lessons.

[@larryhonline]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@junipertree2601]

I really need a poseable model for 2d art that I can drape on surfaces more realistically than a jointed wooden or plastic figure. This is perfect - thank you!!!

[@claybaby03]

Thank you for sharing your video's with us,,you are a great teacher and I look forward to seeing future lesson's

[@switchhat]

Great tut! Moved my maquettes along 50% faster! Well done Sir...

[@deborahcanales-johnson428]

So Much Fun!

[@ingridyoung4174]

Thank you for a brilliant explanation. Amazing outcome! Will use your method to teach my class of 31 eight year olds in NZ.

[@MrArk22]

very nice well done

[@stevenburrow8804]

HOND!!!! Top dog! This video is boss. It's one thing to be good at what you do, but it's another to help others better themselves. I'm really glad I stumbled upon your video. Be blessed.

[@whizicalmermaid7336]

Just came across your page. Very Informative. Thank you very much! Budding Sculpture

[@neoxbomb]

Great Video. Very informative and you're really talented!

[@soulcade]

Thanks, this works great in sculptris as well.

[@cindysemrau7211]

Thank you! This was GREAT!

[@LearnSculpture]

Thanks for your nice comment! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@sakosilias8]

wonderfull lesson!!! thanks!!!! You are a great sculptor!

[@lukenash3772]

Are your videos suitable for a beginner I am hoping to create claymation movies will this tutorial without the wire inside be good enough do you think?

[@hangingoutwithronwalters4505]

Wow! Absolutely amazing!!! Thank you.

[@LearnSculpture]

Glad you liked it!

[@SusieLaLonde]

Very nice, detailed instruction to forming the human body. I will use this in my polymer clay work. Thank you

[@DaSaiMasta]

Can't wait to see the next video

[@johnzamora207]

el mejor profesor de escultura quehe visto o conocido, gracias por sus aportes, me encantan hacer esculturas de dinosaurios y al ver sus videos he comprendido mejor, claro use traductor pero aun asi me siento complacido, nuevamente muchas gracias maestro, saludos desde peru.

[@ThisIsAsma]

Great , 7 years later and this tutorial is very helpful ,thank you so much

[@LearnSculpture]

Glad it was helpful! Chuck very tragically passed away in 2014 and I was his sculpting partner who will continue the lessons.

[@mouthofthesouth4267]

@@LearnSculpture sorry to hear about your loss he was an excellent teacher❤🙏🏻may be rest in peace🙏🏻❤

[@Lalala-bv6qk]

Which clay should I use

[@TheNewRiflemanBob]

I just finished making my own star man. Its not quite as good as yours but it came out really well. Although I never took a sculpting class I learned a lot from your video. Your amazing!!! Thank you so much.

[@Masterpaintingnowlearn2draw]

Great job.

[@fjonatan2]

awsome man you should be proud

[@TWELVIANTV0000]

Thanks for the videos! May I ask what kind of clay you are using? thanks!

[@mouthofthesouth4267]

Chevant soft to start and Chevant hard for the final sculpture I think I spelled it right😘 he says it really fast in the beginning

[@BioHazard6366]

What kind of clay do you use?

[@mouthofthesouth4267]

Chevant soft to start and Chevant hard for the final sculpture I think I spelled it right😘 he says it really fast in the beginning

[@Pepsiman1339]

this helped me alot

[@tomcook5813]

How do you harden the clay when your done?

[@LearnSculpture]

It is not a hardening clay because it's used to make the original model. See the instructions at LearnSculpture.org.

[@ChristineUla]

Hello, where do you recommend buying the soft clay you are using in this video? I am doing an art/sculpture class for 10-12 year olds.

[@vulgarvisuals8933]

Why no more new videos? This guy was awesome.

[@isacespino8944]

When done sculpting how long will it last in sculpture form or must it go in a fire pit. Could i just finish the sculpture and paint it or must i place it in fire?

[@jijayles]

Thnx man

[@LearnSculpture]

Happy to help

[@mlz84024655]

adorei este video

[@juancardona6271]

thanks for the class i like to buying your dvd

[@morgredtheblack]

hey i have a question. i tried to do this with 2 different types of "clay". it all starts nice, but after some working time i end up with a figure that is not very workable because the mass is too hard to control. both are remodelable types. the first acts and feels like sturdy "good quality" play doh and the other one like a mix of clay and play doh, seems to hold the form a little better but ends up being soft and "sticky" so it's hard to control mass. is the clay you use remodelable or not, and if not is this a factor in the way it seems to behave? also is it possible i made my initial ball too large?

[@tomcook5813]

I just built an 8’ model ship and need to make 4 crewman, 3” tall and then clothe them.

[@LearnSculpture]

Great!

[@hicsw12]

thanks a lot

[@leoroam2770]

You know about how i make joint this parts of figure with no mixed up

[@renellaandrade424]

hey loved ur videos just needed some help could you post a video on how to make a miniature of virat kohli indian batsmen its a gift :) thnks

[@janeclermon83]

How do you make your scpultures stand

[@luisromeri2672]

+ Learn Sculpture - Could you make a star woman,star monster and so on... Jejeje How many things you can do with a star ?

[@kbgnanadeepam8781]

what clay

[@otaku-rosie]

how is your clay not dried up by now

[@thornbottle]

Did this guy die?

[@robertmounteney3357]

Thank you were your like god compared to me rip 🪦😥