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Korpus School of Art + Gallery is proud to announce a Special Workshop:
“Sculpting the Creature Portrait” with Renowned Sculptor Jordu Schell!

SATURDAY
FEB. 18, 2012
10 am – 5 pm (1-2 PM break)

Korpus School of Art + Gallery
1300 Factory Place, Unit 308
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Email: korpus.info@gmail.com
Phone: 213-228-2014
Web: www.korpus-la.com

JORDU SCHELL BIO:
Jordu Schell has been providing concept art in the industry for over ten years, and has been in the film and television industry since 1987. His talent as a designer and sculptor is world renowned, with his credits including: “Avatar”, “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian”, “300”, “Hellboy”, “Aliens vs. Predator – Requiem”, “Men in Black”, “The Mist”, “Batman Returns”, “Edward Scissorhands”, “Alien: Resurrection”,
“The X-Files Movie”, “Predator II”, “Galaxy Quest”, “Evolution”, “Babylon 5-The Series” (on which he designed an Emmy Award-winning creature make-up and the first fully digital creature for a television series), and many more.

JORDU SCHELL LECTURE INFORMATION:
In this hands on Workshop, students will sculpt a half size creature bust from their own design, under Jordu Schell’s master tutelage. *Students should bring a 2D creature portrait design (drawing) which they have completed prior to the workshop. The design should not be full figure. Design should be bust size. Because this is a 1day workshop, please plan to utilize the time to sculpt rather than to sketch a design.

*Please Note: A REQUIRED MATERIALS LIST can be obtained by contacting Korpus School of Art + Gallery. Or please visit our the NEWS + EVENTS section of our website for more details.

Light refreshments will be provided.

LECTURE COST:
$120 for Full Day! *Students must pay full amount regardless of how long they stay.
Payment may be made by Cash or Check Only – No Exceptions. Register early to reserve your space! Your payment ensures your registration. Space is limited to about 25 participants, so sign up early!

Checks are payable / deliverable to:

Korpus School of Art + Gallery
1300 Factory Place, Unit 308
Los Angeles, CA 90013

To hand deliver your payment, please call to make an appointment. Otherwise, please mail your payment to the address above. Please contact us with any questions. See you at Korpus!

PARKING:
Street Parking is Free in front of the 1300 building. Please look for street parking before gated lot
parking. Please Note: When gated lot parking is available, gated lot parking is $10 per space, subject to availability.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Tools – are personal and depends on the artists preference
• 1x 25lbs. bag of Laguna Wed Clay
• 10in x 10in square board
• 2 long screws that are drilled into the board and come out at least 3 inches a piece
• Optional: plastic eye forms or glass beads
• Spray Bottle with H2O
• Turntable if desired
• Paper Towel
• Plastic Bag

*Students should bring a 2D creature portrait design (drawing) which they have completed prior to the workshop. The design should not be full figure. Design should be bust size. Because this is a 1 day workshop, please plan to utilize the time to sculpt rather than to sketch a design.

Published Dec 16, 2011 - Comments? None yet



Jordu Schell with his creations

Here is an article from the L.A. Times about Jordu’s work on Battle: Los Angeles. An album of concept work from this film will be coming to the Gallery section very shortly, so keep checking back for that. In the meantime, enjoy the article.

Update: The artwork for Battle: LA is now online.

Published Mar 22, 2011 - 10 Comments and counting



He gives one heck of a head massage.

Published Feb 24, 2011 - 1 Comment so far



“I heard there’s a party this weekend. I’m totally bringing my guitar. “

Published Feb 09, 2011 - 1 Comment so far



When he tears up, it’s unbearable.

Published Jan 25, 2011 - 1 Comment so far



Step back! I think it’s going to sneeze.

Published Jan 19, 2011 - 1 Comment so far



Chocolate milk!

Published Jan 12, 2011 - Comments? None yet



His only job is to be disapproving.

Published Jan 06, 2011 - Comments? None yet



Happy Holidays from Jabberjaw, and everyone here at Schell Sculpture Studio.

Published Dec 22, 2010 - 1 Comment so far



“What did you say about my Mamma?”

Published Dec 17, 2010 - Comments? None yet



This guy is the demonstration from the most recent Creature and Character design class. Now, we are pleased to announce the first two class sessions for 2011, including a stupidly cheap session of painting demonstrations. Click here to go to the “Classes” page to find out more.

Published Dec 15, 2010 - 1 Comment so far



WHAT?

Published Dec 10, 2010 - 1 Comment so far



He smiles, because he has no ears to hear the insults.

Published Dec 07, 2010 - Comments? None yet



“I got sick on your front lawn. I’m sorry.”

Published Dec 03, 2010 - Comments? None yet



Always with the giggles,this one.

Published Nov 30, 2010 - Comments? None yet



Today is Saturday 4th of February 2012

About Jordu Schell

Jordu Schell is a designer of film and television characters and has worked on numerous projects from entertainment to fine art. To see a full list of his film and television work, visit his page on IMDB.

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