Working on a smaller scale piece helps us problem solve through potential issues before getting into a larger work.

Creating a maquette or a “clay sketch” can be fun and less time consuming as a larger work. Making a smaller work gives you the flexibility to modify the pose, play with the gesture of the form, and problem solve potential issues you can run into when working larger.

Speed Video Process

Here are a couple of quick videos of the process of making a clay maquette.