Sculpture 10 and 11

Sculpture Number 9

I just finished the Walrus Rider.  My younger daughter likes Walrus.  While we were sitting around on the back porch talking about animals and it came to me to do a sculpture of a girl riding a walrus.  At first she was going to be barefoot while wearing an evening gown.  After tossing around ideas the sculpture told me it had to  wear a parka, boots and mittens.

Sculpture Number 8

At last another post.  I included a photo of the piece while I was still working on it with the model in the background.  I love the way my piece came out but I don't think it looks like the model. After finishing this we got lessons on making our own glazes.  I've been attending a figurative sculpture class in Chicago at Lill Street now for 2 years.  I've learn so much and improved so much.  Before class this week I just felt down with no time to sculpt with the kids activities and before that my injury.  I was not able to keep up my personnel challenge and thought perhaps it would be easier to just get a job or read my book.  I was not happy with this piece at first but after spending time yesterday I've changed my mind.  I need to work more and the kids are almost back in school so I'll have more time.  But the bottom line is I won't always have the most perfect time to sculpt so I need to learn to sculpt during the inconvenient off moments.

Sculpture Number 7

My shoulder is better so I'm back at work.  I lost an entire month which upsets me but I'm determined to completed my challenge to myself.  Making a large volume of work is really the only way to get better.  I've already seen improvement.  This piece is the Goddess in crone form.  I don't really want to sculpt barbie dolls.

Some Finished Work.

I'm getting back into the swing of things.  With physical therapy and the kid responsibilities I'm not getting back into the studio like I wanted to.  It will come.  I had someone inquiry if the above bust was for sale.  When I sent the price, size and shipping they lost interest but at least I'm starting to get people interested.  Until next time....

Sculpture Number 6

I'm back after a month long absence due to a shoulder injury.  I though I had a rotary cuff tear but its just inflammation and well .....  I was not happy sitting around and not getting into the studio.  I missed a whole month. I felt like I was letting myself down after making the big public announcement of my challenge.  I guess challenges have to go on despite injury.  So here I am back to work.  This piece is from a model at class.  I'm not really a big fan of busts but they are good face practice.  Generally I cut the face off and collect them but this time I left it on its base.  I'm not sure what I'll do with it but its finished and I'm posting and I'm back.  Today that's all that matters.

Some Finished Work.

No new work to speak of.  I am getting my hands dirty with two new pieces but they are taking longer then expected.  I really like both and can't wait to post them.  I'm a bit antsy right now waiting to hear about the results of my 14 year old daughter's soccer try outs.  Her team folded so we had to try out at other teams.  I'm trying to enjoy the wait but not so much right now.   Until next time....