Sunday, March 21, 2010

Spring, Sprang, Sprung


I apply ridges of clay for the folds of the shirt. These are roughly applied as I will add warm clay which will fill and soften the area.

The clay fold is fairly stiff at room temperature so that it remains rigid and acts as an armature of sorts when I apply some warm clay to fill in the fold.

A rake tool helps me to see high spots and low spots on the sculpture as well as leaving an interesting texture.

A loop tool is used to define the little girls hair.

This is the little girl. I am very happy with her at this point, just a matter of detailing her out.

This is the little boy. He still needs work on the shirt and pants.

This view shows the children. The little girl is much further along. The little boy is still somewhat stiff and needs a bit more work.

Last year's leaf- with its arms crossed.

This is an extreme close-up of Henbit bloom buds

This is a close-up of a Bloodroot just beginning to open.

One of the first sounds of spring is the trill of the tree frog as males call to prospective mates. Soon, the puddle will be filled with tadpoles...

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