Sculpture, ceramics, and fiber are all areas of study that one might major in while attending a college. These unique majors begin with unique materials that lend themselves to three-dimensional design. Sculpture can include materials as varied as paper and cement. Ceramics is the result of working with clay, a substance we gather from the earth. In fiber arts the artist works with fibers gathered from plants or animals, but can include plastic and other man-made materials. All of these materials have the potential of being modeled. Modeling is a process in which a material’s form is reshaped. One does not necessarily add anything to the original mass as in construction or take away from the original mass as in carving. With this book you’ll gain experience in using unique modeling materials . Unlike drawing, sculpting processes take more time to complete, require practice to master, and start up costs for tools are more expensive. Because of these working requirements, rather than moving from one unit quickly onto the next, stick with each material for a while. Try different subjects, ones that have interest for you personally, and make as many attempts as needed until you master the skills required for each material. I hope you find a material that you especially enjoy working with and continue the exploration far into the future through extra classes, research, and viewing other artists works in that particular material. Combine that knowledge with your ideas for creating something uniquely your own and you are a sculptor!
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