Monday Sep 20, 2021 Friday Sep 24, 2021
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 TO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Brookgreen Gardens
Murrells Inlet, SC
Campbell Center Sculpture Studio
$650 plus materials and model's fees. For registration information, click here.
Passion of the Portrait - Creating the Portrait in Clay, with Susan Wakeen.
Please join us for an intensive 5-day study of how to design, construct, and sculpt the portrait in clay. We will start with a step by step process to bring the portrait as quickly as possible to its proper proportions. The focus will then be on a very careful study of the regions, planes, muscles, and forms of the head, neck, and shoulders. Students will learn the key “bony” landmarks and structure with an overview of the anatomy of the skull. As you learn the techniques of measuring and observation, it is also important to understand that the art of sculpting the portrait is equally important. There will be discussion and demonstrations throughout the five days. The workshop concludes with a discussion about the mold-making process as well as the different methods and materials to cast with. It is suitable for beginner to advanced artists.
Susan Wakeen was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, and raised by creative parents who encouraged the pursuit of an art career. A favorite part of her early years was drawing and painting. She attended Central Connecticut State University, majoring in math and psychology. For many years, she taught Special Education in Brookline and Waltham, Massachusetts. Although she always had sketchbooks and pencil close by, the reality of being a fine artist seemed unreachable. However, she started with evening courses at the Boston School of Fine Art. Later, Joshua Graham and Dorothy Lepler would become influential in teaching Susan discipline, observation, and control. She debuted her sculptures and dolls in New York City at the International Toy Fair. She was instantly recognized for her work and was awarded "Doll of The Year" for her sculpture, Jeanne. Susan was offered a position at Hasbro Toys in Pawtucket, Rhode Island as senior designer and contributed greatly to the growth of the doll design department. She began creating sculptures of babies and formed her company – Susan Wakeen Doll Company, Inc. For over 25 years, Susan was recognized by her peers and collectors as one of the top artists in her field, being honored with more than 48 nominations and awards in the industry for "Doll of the Year" and The Award of Excellence. She traveled to Spain, ltaly, and China to perfect her artistry. Susan was awarded First Place at the International Portrait Conference in Atlanta for her sculpture, Carla, and has received awards from the Salmagundi Club, National Sculpture Society, and other arts organizations. Susan's sensitivity and style expressed in clay and bronze are currently in the homes of collectors and museums throughout the world.
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