This sculpture has a long history and demonstrates how inspiration can come in bits and pieces. It was started back in 1994 when I worked about 6 weeks (6 hours a week) on the undraped figure from a model. Then it stayed in my garage, unfinished. I even ran it over with my car one time, by accident of course.
I loved the pose but could not bring myself to finish it for some reason. About two years ago I found my inspiration and began a new head, changed the arms and began to drape the figure, (another 6 weeks.) I took fabric and draped the figure, photographed it, removed the cloth fabric from the figure, then sculpted the fabric out of clay using the photos as reference. Another sculptor asked me why I don't just leave the cloth fabric on and make a mold of it. The answer is that I fabricate the fabric out of clay because it allows me to control the composition, where the eye goes, and I love creating drapery. It is a lot of work, but very rewarding. This summer I completely re-sculpted the head,
refined the drapery and am in the process of finishing the surfaces. She will be holding a waterlily which can be plumbed and water will flow from the flower. This was inspired by a series of waterlily themed pastels I created these past few years. Being a Pisces, I am drawn to water and find the water lily serene and inspirational. Inadvertently, I feel my deeper inspiration has come from changes made in my heart and mind inspired no doubt from working with life coach Gaga Barnes. Her teachings have made big changes in my life and I am very grateful to her. The pastel below is called "Enlightenment."
My next move will be to lay the sculpture down and fill and finish all the under sides. Then stand her up, and finish the rest. Whew, lots to do, but I love it.
Hello Regina, Your website is wonderful! The Sculpture (all of them) is beautiful and I'm sure you will be pleased when it is finished. I want to purchase your DVD'S. I have been painting a lot these days and not so much jewelry making although I enjoy designing it I find that working under the magnifying glasses has made my eyes "not so good". Painting is not as much a strain on them. I am taking paintings as well as jewelry to the "Holiday Bazaar" and will be @ Grace's home. Hope to see you. Which dvd do you recommend for me-I do love birds,rocks,ocean,trees. Although I could use help w/ people as well so maybe I need all of them LOL!
ReplyDeleteMy e-mail is jewelrybyjdesigns@cox.net
You can contact me that way.
ps. Our sculpture we got from you @ the Mother's Day event (face) is so happy here, she has a nice succulent flower on her head and long moss hair. She looks great! I think of you often.