1st Full tutorial on sculpting a Chavant clay bust from start to finish Instagram: / elliotmallon Art Station: artstation.com/... Facebook: / claymakersculpts
This is one of the most amazing works I've seen. You're incredible. That soldier actually has the thousand yard stare. Your sculpture is alive. Thank you so much for sharing, Elliot.
The sculpture is amazing on its own but your understanding of the ugly phases in sculpture plus anatomy is incredibly inspiring and impressive. Great tips as well!
I love that you referenced Ninja Scroll when talking about that part of the lip. That was a hallmark style of a lot of anime that's almost gone now. Those characters always felt so dimensional. Thanks for the tutorial!
@@uncleshome3315 if you wanna be specific 'veterans' is short for 'military veteran' as you can be a veteran in many occupations or fields, so referring to someone as a veteran is technically a shortened term. :)
thanks for this. I'm just getting into clay, and now I have all these pointers and more videos to look forward to. you are as a good as being in a class.
This is freaking amazing. I learned more in an hour than I can believe. I'm playing around with Monster Clay and waxes, but without real background like this, you're really winging it. In short, thanks for making these.
@@AndyTanguay Thank you, is monster clay the same as modelling clay? Im trying to figure out what clay animators use for marquettes, they looks similar
@@rainbow_2225 it’s definitely a modeling clay. It all depends on what you like and feel comfortable with. If you’re talking about stop motion animation, I think a lot of those in modern stop motion like at Laika are some kind of foam over an armature. And if you’re talking about concept sculptures for animation, once again, that can be whatever feels right to you. I know Pixar had some artists that used Sculpey. At least years ago.
Elliott absolutely fabulous teaching lesson Im glad to haved learned by your words and solutions to working it out, no computer or AI, can out do the human being well do I will be watching video many times for step procedures! A fan in Virginia Beach coastal area.
What a beautiful sculpture ,it was a joy to watch ..you made it look so easy .. I loved all the details you put on him ..I particularly liked his torch as my Father was in the Navy and I have a lot of memories of playing with his and later holding it when he worked on the engine of his car..lol..funny how silly things like that can make you smile ..He is a beautiful piece of work 😀
Gosh! There is a lot more involved in this than I could have ever imagined. I had heard about anatomy in art but I had no idea how much was considered in sculpting a bust, those speed builds, which I really enjoy and am amazed by, make it look so simple. Oh and thanks for putting 'Let's Get Physical' in my head, which I can't get rid of now :D
Another idea taking is its best for me to do sections with clay and produce 3-D mouth, eyes and all the assemblies thanks for sharing your step procedures!
Always start with a small flat base for stability and a wooden dowel attached to the base to support the neck so it doesn't fall or crack. Absolutely beautiful work👍🏽
please do more, i have supplanted 'your' videos for all others on UA-cam, over the last few days- even watching them over... ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL.. i am sincerely considering beginning sculpting.. THANK YOU
This is so helpful and instructional!! And such a pleasure that you don't say "Um" 50 million times like some other UA-cam sculptors do... can't wait to start trying my hand at sculpting!
I've never watched such genius in my life! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I'm stunned at how incredible you & your Art is. Much respect to you. Tim (from UK)
I am a purple heart veteran and an artist. And just gotta say wow man this is so cool. I would love to know this skill to make memorials for my fallen brothers.
Fantastic! You are quite an artist! I am wanting to expand my sculpting by learning to do busts. I will have to look up some of your other videos. Aside from great technique instruction, coverage of all tools, clay, chemicals, and set-up is very important and many people leave these out or skim over them.
Very impressive; great presentation as well. The instruction is spot on, you have (and explain) reasons for your actions with a result already in mind.
This is a very well made video, I like how you sculpt the piece, and casually comment/explain things, and drop some lines here and there that are sort of a bit humorous. It is also a cool thing that you record voice over the silent footage instead of filming video and audio together. These 50 minutes are much easier to watch than a good lot of the 10-minute videos out there. And I like the sculpture itself of course, it is the reason I clicked on your video in the first place.
The thumbnail looked a lot like clickbait to me at first, but.. WTF - You're absolutely talented! I'm so stunned right now!! You definetely got me as a new subscriber :-)
The explanations are well received for me i understand about th first foundations made a skull bone and neck I'm so deep into his teachings and his fingers for me Im mesmerizing the stare deep into thoughts what talent abilities to have Elliott will be educated on all your freely shared values you can't keep without giving away! All day I'm to words that teach me
Absolutely beautiful .. you did everything so elaborately. I really learnt a lot from you. I am an Indian Air Force Veteran and am going to make my own portrait with Air Force cap. Thank you so much.
I have never bought a loop tool I just put the size and shape piece of steel wire I have shaped first with fine pliers and twwezers and you can get really detailed with them, then into an old paintbrush in the metal brush holder end after pulling out all old glued up or paint dried hairs, nip it and fill it with 5 minute epoxy, I get a big double syringe for a pound at the pound shop so I admire your thrift tips too ; )
Absolutely brilliant mate,whats the process after you've finished...do you make a mold,and in the form its in after finishing...how long does it hold its shape.......asking all these questions,because I'm new to sculptures,thanks
By far one of the best sculpture tutorial on UA-cam. I love how much you took the time to explain everything in detail. I would appreciate more Videos, probably human body, Torso or faces like Apollo. :D awesome work
Well i was watching some sketching videos and came across this tutorial. Its amazingly done a very nice pace good editing good sound and super talented sculptor and teacher. Came for the curiosity stayed for the art. Keep up. Will gladly stay for another hour every time. Cheers.
I'm not a sculptor, but I really enjoyed watching you create this bust. I am an artist and graphic designer and I think watching you work and hearing your thought process, not on how to connect clay and technique but on other things like, the folds of the helmet or the lips and mouth areas, textures, the way cloth binds etc. I guess hearing your grasp of anatomy of the face and neck was helpful. I'm assuming this clay never dries, so do you make a cast from here and bronze it? what happens next?
Thanks so much for your kind words! This clay never tries that's correct - in terms of next steps you can definitely cast it and make a mould but I just leave them be and sit on the shelf. I've never learned how to cast a sculpture unfortunately.
Thank you very much for this amazing video. Did you ever put such a sculpture into the oven to burn it for weatherresistance? For example to place it into the garden. Is this even possible with such fine details? Thanks in advance.
Very inventful and knowledgeable commentary while sculpting!, do you have any comments on bas-relief sculpting I'm finding it a little difficult to create those three dimensional illusions in a two dimensional surface., Have you ever try working with Monster Clay brand (wax/oil) material as the same process of smoothing the surface is achieve with Isopropyl Myristate.
Another question, Why on 23:08 you put the sculpture on the piece of the wood? I think is better to move the sculpture at the end when the sculpture are already finished. So that way we can put a nice piece of red oak painted wood. I mean, can be look better like clean wood and final product. What are you think?
The bust looks worn by war.. Amazing.. like an animate object sort of ... But the air bubbles in the throat section when you cut and make it taller wont't be a problem? do you burn these or something?
i just had this show up on my feed and im so glad it did :) it is a beautiful sculpture..if you would give this to a vietnam veteran it would be treasured beyond words ( just a thought) :) you just got another subscriber!! and i cant wait to check out all of your other videos You Sir are Amazing!!!!
Amazing stuff. Always wanted to sculpt, I have all the tools but I get stage fright every time. I'm ok with drawing painting and tattooing and people say that I draw like people sculpt but somehow never tried. Gonna watch your vids more today while painting. Thank for your time spent doing it.
It’s super hard and takes a lot of practice. Just because you are good at drawing/painting does not mean you will be good at sculpting- they are very different things. I do all three and sculpting has by far been the most challenging thing I’ve ever done. Two years of practice and still challenging. For sure start working at it ASAP, only way to get better. Good luck.
Ive watched this a dozen times and each time I take a little something with me. Thanks!
You gave this guy ears and hair and then covered it with a helmet. That, ladies and gentlemen, is a true artist.
That`s OCD :)
Nope, not what OCD it.
That's definitely not OCD
Wowwwww. How dare you sir!
Define true in artist
The amouny knowledge dropped in this video is very impressive, the subtle sense of humour was the cherry on top. Thanks brother!
This is one of the most amazing works I've seen. You're incredible. That soldier actually has the thousand yard stare. Your sculpture is alive. Thank you so much for sharing, Elliot.
Dang dude, thanks for sharing this. Incredible work
Bobby Duke Arts I follow you 😂
I love your channels and I'm so glad that it has grown so much!
Bobby what are you doin' here? :D
Is there any art channel which he doesn't see
Lol. I’m glad to see him even tho he is the best looking at other people’s art. That’s a true artist
The sculpture is amazing on its own but your understanding of the ugly phases in sculpture plus anatomy is incredibly inspiring and impressive. Great tips as well!
C's wife enjoyed watching you create this amazing sculpture. You are so talented and inspiring. Thanks so much.
I love that you referenced Ninja Scroll when talking about that part of the lip. That was a hallmark style of a lot of anime that's almost gone now. Those characters always felt so dimensional. Thanks for the tutorial!
dang on the pic i thought it was lifesize,that is amazing it's so small,great work man.very honorable to our vets as well.
john oktavec , It’s veterans man , There’s no short name for it
@@uncleshome3315 if you wanna be specific 'veterans' is short for 'military veteran' as you can be a veteran in many occupations or fields, so referring to someone as a veteran is technically a shortened term. :)
Soldier boy, made of clay
now an empty shell
twenty one, only son
but he served us well...
great
wow that was actually pretty good
I bet that not a single one of those thumbs up have a clue who Metallica are...
Back to the front!!!
@@wibbletricycle Probably - Disposable Heroes\ Master Of Puppets 1986
thanks for this. I'm just getting into clay, and now I have all these pointers and more videos to look forward to. you are as a good as being in a class.
erin ehmen
Its really informative I check such vids for tips and proportional influence.m.ua-cam.com/video/rh6Fuaq1tl4/v-deo.html
Absolutely awesome!!!
Never watched these techniques before and I’m absolutely mesmerized by them. Thank you for showing them.
This reminds me of the painting “Marines Call it That 2,000 Yard Stare” by Thomas Lea, a war artist in the Pacific during WWII.
Just absolutely breathtaking how real, & authentic that sculpture looks ! Amazing 😮
This is freaking amazing. I learned more in an hour than I can believe. I'm playing around with Monster Clay and waxes, but without real background like this, you're really winging it. In short, thanks for making these.
Whats the difference between monster clay and polymer clay?
@@rainbow_2225 Monster Clay is more of a wax-based clay. Not too sure what polymer clays are made out of TBH
@@AndyTanguay Thank you, is monster clay the same as modelling clay? Im trying to figure out what clay animators use for marquettes, they looks similar
@@rainbow_2225 it’s definitely a modeling clay. It all depends on what you like and feel comfortable with. If you’re talking about stop motion animation, I think a lot of those in modern stop motion like at Laika are some kind of foam over an armature. And if you’re talking about concept sculptures for animation, once again, that can be whatever feels right to you. I know Pixar had some artists that used Sculpey. At least years ago.
Elliott absolutely fabulous teaching lesson Im glad to haved learned by your words and solutions to working it out, no computer or AI, can out do the human being well do I will be watching video many times for step procedures!
A fan in Virginia Beach coastal area.
What a beautiful sculpture ,it was a joy to watch ..you made it look so easy .. I loved all the details you put on him ..I particularly liked his torch as my Father was in the Navy and I have a lot of memories of playing with his and later holding it when he worked on the engine of his car..lol..funny how silly things like that can make you smile ..He is a beautiful piece of work 😀
Jesus man this is such a good tutorial!
Yeah amazing huh? Ive paid for tutorials that were nowhere near as good!
Nestor Lichev yup ...you are so correct....hehehehehe
Gosh! There is a lot more involved in this than I could have ever imagined. I had heard about anatomy in art but I had no idea how much was considered in sculpting a bust, those speed builds, which I really enjoy and am amazed by, make it look so simple. Oh and thanks for putting 'Let's Get Physical' in my head, which I can't get rid of now :D
Watch this video two years ago, it changed the way I sculpt. Wanted to say thank you.
Another idea taking is its best for me to do sections with clay and produce 3-D mouth, eyes and all the assemblies thanks for sharing your step procedures!
Amazing insightful and reach with deep understanding knowledge in simple form! Thank you!❤
Always start with a small flat base for stability and a wooden dowel attached to the base to support the neck so it doesn't fall or crack.
Absolutely beautiful work👍🏽
This is by far one of the best live sculpting sessions I've seen. Thanks. hopefully, we'll get to see more awesome things like this in here.
please do more, i have supplanted 'your' videos for all others on UA-cam, over the last few days- even watching them over... ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL.. i am sincerely considering beginning sculpting..
THANK YOU
This is so helpful and instructional!! And such a pleasure that you don't say "Um" 50 million times like some other UA-cam sculptors do... can't wait to start trying my hand at sculpting!
I've never watched such genius in my life! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I'm stunned at how incredible you & your Art is. Much respect to you. Tim (from UK)
Thank you, Tim! So glad you like the videos.
Brilliant presentation...you're a natural teacher.
Amazing sculpture! Great lighting and impressive draping.
Claytrix looking to have your sac draped at all bud?
Great concise commentary in addition to a fantastic sculptural tutorial!
I am a purple heart veteran and an artist. And just gotta say wow man this is so cool. I would love to know this skill to make memorials for my fallen brothers.
and yet so humble lmfao typical yanks
Thanks for sharing your techniques. Your knowledge and skill is incredible.
I would really like to see more of your sculpting. The way you work makes sense to me and had helped me develop more skills.
Fantastic! You are quite an artist! I am wanting to expand my sculpting by learning to do busts. I will have to look up some of your other videos. Aside from great technique instruction, coverage of all tools, clay, chemicals, and set-up is very important and many people leave these out or skim over them.
This is amazing! Usually I skip to the end to see the result but I just couldn't help but watch the whole thing. Thank you a lot.
So beautiful. You are ridiculously talented.
I don’t know if you are formerly trained, but you have natural ability and understanding of form. Nice work.
Very impressive; great presentation as well. The instruction is spot on, you have (and explain) reasons for your actions with a result already in mind.
This is a very well made video, I like how you sculpt the piece, and casually comment/explain things, and drop some lines here and there that are sort of a bit humorous. It is also a cool thing that you record voice over the silent footage instead of filming video and audio together. These 50 minutes are much easier to watch than a good lot of the 10-minute videos out there.
And I like the sculpture itself of course, it is the reason I clicked on your video in the first place.
Ok just wow, and wouldn't have thought that the helmet turned THAT detailed... ugh much respect, sir
Absolutely masterful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing and teaching. Love the subject matter...
Wow! You are a master at this... you make it look so easy, you are truly gifted.
The thumbnail looked a lot like clickbait to me at first, but.. WTF - You're absolutely talented! I'm so stunned right now!! You definetely got me as a new subscriber :-)
The explanations are well received for me i understand about th first foundations made a skull bone and neck I'm so deep into his teachings and his fingers for me Im mesmerizing the stare deep into thoughts what talent abilities to have Elliott will be educated on all your freely shared values you can't keep without giving away!
All day I'm to words that teach me
Absolutely beautiful .. you did everything so elaborately. I really learnt a lot from you. I am an Indian Air Force Veteran and am going to make my own portrait with Air Force cap. Thank you so much.
What an excellent job! Very good.
Great video. I'm an oil painter and want to start sculpting. Thankyou for this.
Incredible piece of work. Thanks for sharing your process.
I have never bought a loop tool I just put the size and shape piece of steel wire I have shaped first with fine pliers and twwezers and you can get really detailed with them, then into an old paintbrush in the metal brush holder end after pulling out all old glued up or paint dried hairs, nip it and fill it with 5 minute epoxy, I get a big double syringe for a pound at the pound shop so I admire your thrift tips too ; )
Absolutely brilliant mate,whats the process after you've finished...do you make a mold,and in the form its in after finishing...how long does it hold its shape.......asking all these questions,because I'm new to sculptures,thanks
Please make more videos. I’ve watched all of them over and over, great stuff. You make me want to sculpt again.
Wow ! You are amazing !! You really know how to capture the feeling ! Thanks for representing our troops !! 💚✌️💚
Thanks for the videos you posted. You're very good in explaining what's driving you throuout your work. I can't wait the moment you post a new one!
Wow.. Mad Skills, Raw Talent. Incredible!!!
My God -- I'm a Vietnam veteran, and I can testify that you got it perfectly.
By far one of the best sculpture tutorial on UA-cam. I love how much you took the time to explain everything in detail. I would appreciate more Videos, probably human body, Torso or faces like Apollo. :D awesome work
What an amazing work of art you've created..
Wow!!~ It is amazingly realistic and gorgeous!!
Well i was watching some sketching videos and came across this tutorial. Its amazingly done a very nice pace good editing good sound and super talented sculptor and teacher. Came for the curiosity stayed for the art. Keep up. Will gladly stay for another hour every time. Cheers.
That’s a very accurate Vietnam era depiction of a Soldier! F*ckn Amazing!
Thanks for the tip on using the computer duster for spot cooling. And yeah, ninja scroll is awesome.
Absolutely beautiful and professional work, Thank you I learned a lot
C's wife again. So much fun watching this again. Thanks so much.
Your Anatomy Knowledge is Mind Blowing!
I'm not a sculptor, but I really enjoyed watching you create this bust. I am an artist and graphic designer and I think watching you work and hearing your thought process, not on how to connect clay and technique but on other things like, the folds of the helmet or the lips and mouth areas, textures, the way cloth binds etc. I guess hearing your grasp of anatomy of the face and neck was helpful. I'm assuming this clay never dries, so do you make a cast from here and bronze it? what happens next?
Thanks so much for your kind words! This clay never tries that's correct - in terms of next steps you can definitely cast it and make a mould but I just leave them be and sit on the shelf. I've never learned how to cast a sculpture unfortunately.
This is beyond spectacular. Thank you for taking us along for the ride. I’m so inspired!
Wow! I totally enjoyed watching this video! I hope that you feel encouraged to make many more! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks man. Really good tutorials across the line. Very good.
I'm watching this over and over to try to learn and apply.😋 You're really good teacher, thanks! 😍
Looks very meditative. I like that.
Thank you very much for this amazing video. Did you ever put such a sculpture into the oven to burn it for weatherresistance? For example to place it into the garden. Is this even possible with such fine details? Thanks in advance.
This looks like something you would get in a call of duty loot box
Nice one mate, having a bit of a hard time right now and that was a relaxing 50 mins. Cheers.
Thank you so much for the lesson bro....its teaches me a lot....keep it up the good work bro...GOD BLESS YOU
This work is absolutely exquisite
Very inventful and knowledgeable commentary while sculpting!, do you have any comments on bas-relief sculpting I'm finding it a little difficult to create those three dimensional illusions in a two dimensional surface., Have you ever try working with Monster Clay brand (wax/oil) material as the same process of smoothing the surface is achieve with Isopropyl Myristate.
You are a great instructor! Well done.
OMG that devastated look of the soldier... Dude, youre a genius!
*I came across this video and just love your art work..well done*
That was freaking incredible. And the pore technique you used is genius.
True talent, you have an incredible eye for detail
Just watching this makes one admire mirror functionality in digital sculpture as the 9th miracle of the world..
Fantastic sculpture, nice modelling pacing! Congrats!
MAN! Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to do this and keep them coming please!
Thank you very much! Have tons of respect for your patience and level of technic, for me, the surface decoration part was the newest!
Another question, Why on 23:08 you put the sculpture on the piece of the wood? I think is better to move the sculpture at the end when the sculpture are already finished. So that way we can put a nice piece of red oak painted wood. I mean, can be look better like clean wood and final product. What are you think?
Excellent job and very detail description. Help a lot of understanding🖒🖒🖒😀
The bust looks worn by war.. Amazing.. like an animate object sort of ... But the air bubbles in the throat section when you cut and make it taller wont't be a problem? do you burn these or something?
That is the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen. Your video actually makes me feel as if I could make something like this.
I thought it was bigger than that, Holly crap it's SO detailed, nice vid
i just had this show up on my feed and im so glad it did :) it is a beautiful sculpture..if you would give this to a vietnam veteran it would be treasured beyond words ( just a thought) :) you just got another subscriber!! and i cant wait to check out all of your other videos You Sir are Amazing!!!!
Really great video. Thanks for sharing. Educational, inspiring, and entertaining.
Very impressive ! I have no words ! Amazing ! This is 300% Talent ! Congrats !!!
This is a massive tutorial, full of tips and useful stuff! Thank you very much!
Stunning just got my first block of clay and tools cannot wait to start (slowly)
dude you are so good i admire you
u r Bob Ross of clay XD so amazinghow easy its looks in your hands
Amazing stuff. Always wanted to sculpt, I have all the tools but I get stage fright every time. I'm ok with drawing painting and tattooing and people say that I draw like people sculpt but somehow never tried. Gonna watch your vids more today while painting. Thank for your time spent doing it.
I am the same way. I got all the tools but have been to afraid to actually start. Working in clay just looks so rewarding.
Let's be honest, you two are just lazy.
Man I'm the same I'm an airbrush artist have been sculpting for a couple of years but it's not easy.
It’s super hard and takes a lot of practice. Just because you are good at drawing/painting does not mean you will be good at sculpting- they are very different things. I do all three and sculpting has by far been the most challenging thing I’ve ever done. Two years of practice and still challenging. For sure start working at it ASAP, only way to get better. Good luck.
outstanding piece!! great tutorial also.....i can't wait to watch more!!! great teacher!
"find the crown then radiate out" brilliant advice.