In order to build these structures, I used a combination of coils, cubes, and spheres. While I didn’t have a theme as I was working, I wanted each sculpture to have its elements blend into the each other. One thing I did struggle with, however, was creating consistently smooth textures on the sculptures’ surface.
Original Sketches 
Updated Sketches 
Sculpture 1.0 [Side] 
Sculpture 1.0 [Top] 
Sculpture 1.1 [Back] 
Sculpture 1.1 [Top] 
Sculpture 1.1 [Back Iso] 
Sculpture 2.0 
Sculpture 2.1 [Front] 
Sculpture 2.1 [Top] 
Sculpture 3.0 [Top] 
Sculpture 3.1 [Side] 
Sculpture 3.1 [Side]
Zach, with this clay, the only way to smooth the surface is first with a wood modeling tool then following up with your thumb or the soft pad of your hand.
I think this piece is very intricate and abstract but I agree with Professor Gans that it would look more uniform and finished if it was smoothed out all around.