Brad Taggart
Foundations of Figure Sculpture
Sculpting the figure can be a daunting endeavor, but with the right knowledge and dedication, it is achievable. This course will provide participants with foundational knowledge that will aid them on their journey to create beautiful and technically sound figurative sculpture. Participants will work from a live model as they learn to capture pose and gesture through multiple small sculpture studies. Class discussions will include topics such as: the history of figure sculpture, anatomical proportions and landmarks, armature construction, the use of common sculpture tools, photographing subjects, and working from photographs. At the end of the workshop, participants will leave with armatures, clay, and the knowledge necessary to continue their sculpture practice at home.
Studio Fee: $75
Biography
Brad Taggart loves all things sculpture, but at his core he is a portrait and figure sculptor. He received his MFA in sculpture from Brigham Young University. Brad is a commissioned artist with works in several public and private collections. He is currently working on a commissioned sculpture for the Ephraim Cemetery Veterans Memorial. Brad lives in Sanpete County, Utah where he is a Professor of Sculpture at Snow College.
