This will be a bronze otter and limestone basin with waterlilies. I chose a fairly thick stone, so that I can make the basin deep enough to accomodate the otter. I use a 9 inch angle grinder to remove stone from the basin. But, it is difficult to work like this, so...
...we used the crane truck to turn it onto it's side. I can now more easily remove the stone from the basin.
Then, we turn it back up, so that I can finish the lily pads and flowers.
I am just starting to work out the flowers and leaves.
Don helps me with the bronze otter, so that I can see the way that it will fit into the basin.
This week, I started the Syacauga Marble sculpture by sketching on the shape with a timber crayon. I worked out a model, but changed my mind about what I wanted to do with the piece. So, I had Don take pictures of me in the pose before I began.
The side of the stone. I have marked out how deep various parts of the figure are - hand, head and shoulder, so I can refer to that as I carve.
The figure just beginning.
This figure has progressed, but I like to get away from a piece for a while by working on other sculptures - that way, I come back with a fresh eye.
We've had some flooding in the area; this is our neighbor's field.
The weather has been warm and flowers have begun to open...
