Ceramic Illustration and Modeling Techniques

You will start by meeting Pepa, who will tell you how she went from architecture to ceramics and how this material caught her attention. You will learn about her influences and everything that inspires her when creating a new piece.

In the second unit, learn about the varieties of clay that exist and how they behave; also, see the different types of paint for ceramics and their main characteristics. Pepa shows you how to organize and visualize your themes and ideas so that, from them, you can create a sketch on paper.

After having your sketch finished, put your hands in the clay and start modeling, learning different manual techniques such as pinching, rolls, and plates. Explore the potential of each one so that you can create the effects you want and create the basis for your ceramic illustration.

In the next stage, finish shaping your ceramic illustration and learn different painting techniques: from engobe to the use of pigments, glazes, and pencils. Pepa teaches you more about the materials and their behavior in the different stages of burning.

Finally, see how to give a touch of light to your illustration using the "golden glow". Pepa gives you a few final tips so that you can transport your pieces, preserving the work, and avoiding possible damage.