Finally some photos!

This is my granddaughter Jennifer, who is the model for the new sculpt.

This is the photo I've used to set the tilt of her head in the sculpt.

The others are just pictures I like, I love her smile and dimples.

It's already Wednesday

Got out and walked very early this morning, before the sun was up as we have Heat Advisories now. The downside to being out so early is it's hard to come back in. I see so many things to do in the yard. You'd think it would be easier to spend my time working in the clay but I'm not finding that.

Here's a picture of the current sculpt, with the face cut off. I made the entire head smaller, changed the position some to match a picture I like. It will be harder to do though, especially if I add the wide smile -- but that's how she always looks. I should post that picture -- next time. I'm not too good at getting these pictures where I want them in a post. A note here, I'm going to teach an on-line class this fall using some of the techniques from forensic sculptors and one of those things will be teeth. There is so much more to the mouth and teeth than we think -- which ones show, where does the lip meet and so on.

I've rounded up a few old pictures so will post some the next time, nothing fantastic, just pictures. I'm notorius for forgetting to take pictures prior to sending out a piece. Sometimes I can get them later, sometimes not - usually the ones I wish I had :) Trying to do better these days, and take pictures in progress.

Dog Days of Summer!

I think we have officially reached them. Our first week of heat alerts plus a bumper crop of ragweed waiting to explode. It's the perfect time to stay inside and sculpt, yet I seem to have lost my energy for doing much of anything right now. I suspect part of it is the crowded situation of my workroom...too many things in progress. I probably need to finish something to get re-energized.

Had problems with my wireless this morning and it took 4 hours to get everything back in order. Not exactly the way to start the day :)

Back to square one

Ended up cutting the features off the new sculpt. I was pleased with the technical aspects but it looked stiff. I have angled the head and think I'll use a wider smile...no teeth, just a little more expression. She is leaving for Jamaica this coming week so doubt I'll get any face time soon, it makes such a difference in capturing expression.

Have been asked what the quarters were for. The human eyeball is about the size and shape of a quarter, so it's an easy gauge to check for depth at this point. I've also found the old eye sizers work good to get a round hole in the clay.

Hope to get more sculpting time in the next few weeks. Ragweed is ready to explode and I read this morning it's a bumper crop. I thought we had lots of weeds on the farm but all the vegetation in the area seems to be a goldmine for molds and other allergy causing problems. Won't be doing much yard work!