Clay modeling is a process that has survived the test of time and remains a cornerstone of auto design. ... Exterior designers start with computerized sketches of different designs.

In the era of 3-D computer modeling and Oculus Rift virtual reality headsets, you’d think the car industry might give up on clay modeling. But in fact, the age-old art of layering thousands of ...

Gianna Ball, a Buick exterior sculptor, was trained in metalsmithing and worked in a high-end car restoration shop before completing a two-year diploma program in clay modeling at Detroit's ...

Gianna Ball, a Buick exterior sculptor, was trained in metalsmithing and worked in a high-end car restoration shop before completing a two-year diploma program in clay modeling at Detroit's ...

Before the clay modeling began, Nissan launched a global design competition. Teams from Japan, China, the U.S., and the UK submitted 100 sketches in total, and three finalist teams entered full ...

"Cream City Clay" in West Allis opened this past May, and owner Colleen Volland says her business is growing everyday. Three classes are offered, including hand building, wheel throwing, and studio me ...