About the clay....

This sculpture is made of terra cotta which is water clay. It has to be
hollowed out and is fired, making it permanent.

The inspiration for this sculpture was a man standing at a bus stop on Eastern Parkway in Louisville, Ky. He was such a great character I felt I had to try to capture him in clay, so while I sat at the red light I
studied him, committing his persona to memory.

Water clay is a great deal of fun and it works very fast although it can be frustrating as it wants to slump and crack.