The branches were far too rough, so I smoothed them using a pistol grip sander with 120 grit sandpaper. The branch on the top right has been sanded and is smooth. The next branch over has not been sanded and shows the marks from the die grinder which I used to carve them...
In order for the sculpture to be so airy, I had to use a large hammerdrill with an 18" bit. There are some areas where the drill holes are still apparent, as in this photo. Where I can, I will work these out.
The same area, after using a large die grinder. I may not take out all of the drill marks, but will blend what is there into the sculpture.
This is the back of the sculpture. I have been working out areas of roughness and chisel marks. Overall I am happy with the appearance, as it has the swirling aspect I was going for. I will probably do some deep carving around the bottom of the leaves to darken the shadows.
I crayon the area beneath the leaves where I feel extra depth is needed.
This is an area that I felt was too heavy and needed to be split into two branches. I marked the area with black crayon, stood back to check how it would look and then opened the area with a die grinder.
I am doing the same thing on the other side of the sculpture. The area that I am opening is just below the hand. Look closely for the black crayon marks.
I have sanded over Daphne's body and face. I still need to finish out details - eyes, lips, etc.
I have cut more shadows beneath the lowest leaves. I may add some deep shadows in the leafy section in the lower part of the sculpture. There is an area in the center that lacks definition .
This is probably my favorite view - I like the way she is twisting -though it's hard to read her form against the building in this photo.
I was going to the truck, leaving for the day, and there was this fawn just standing there. It stood still for a while, not sure what to do, so I was able to get this pic. It wasn't long before it turned and ran away.
4 comments:
How come my laurel tree doesn't look like that?
The word that comes to mind viewing Daphne is orchestration...keeping that symphony of forms in movement, full volume but no chaos. wonderful.
Well, I did take artistic liberty there, she is turning into a weeping willow, a bit more dramatic than the laurel tree...
Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
Meg, this is going to be one amazing sculpture once it's finished!
Thank you for the compliment. It helps so much to have encouragement, especially here at the final push...
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