My Art Process – Creating 3D Artwork
Welcome or welcome back to Partyness! In my previous blog posts, I covered how to come up with ideas for artworks along with creating 2D artwork. This post will cover all of the steps you will need when creating 3D artwork!
3D artwork includes many different things including sculptures, ceramics, wearable garments, and more. Although the process in making these vary, this post will give you a basic understanding on how you should go about creating these pieces.
Step One – Sketch and Plan
Similarly to 2D art, when making anything 3D you will have to start with a sketch. It should be as detailed as possible for you to refer back to while you are making your piece. This means that there should be colors, materials, and measurements along with techniques used which will make the process easier. This can be done on paper or digitally using any material that you like. I typically use pencil, markers, and pen when I am making a sketch for a 3D piece.
While you are making this sketch, you must also plan out how you want your piece to work. What will hold a piece up? What will make this fabric fold correctly? And although you want to get a basic understanding on how your artwork will end up looking and working correctly, there will be a lot of trial and error, especially if you are trying a new technique or using a new medium. For example, for this sculpture I made of potato chips, I had to find a way to get the bag to stay suspended in the air. My original plan wasn’t exactly what I ended up going for when making my final piece, however it was very helpful when I was struggling to get it to work.
Step Two – Assembly
After all of that planning that you have done, you’re ready to create your piece! Get out any materials you may need, whether it be cardboard, fabric, clay, or even toilet paper like for my potato chip sculpture! This step is not an exact science – you just need to go for it. My tip is to just enjoy the process of crafting and assembling your piece because you can always go back and fix things if needed.
Step Three – Adding Details
Once you have your main form done, it’s time to add details! If you are making a sculpture or ceramic piece, this could be painting on designs. If you are making a wearable garment, details include embroidery, buttons, or other embellishments. This is what is going to bring your piece to life! Make your details interesting and fun to look at because details are what will make your artwork stand out.
In my next blog post, I will cover how to photograph both 2D and 3D artwork. Make sure to read my other posts all about art!