Or put another way, audience, narrative, material/technique. This is the thing that I hold in my mind from time to time. I love this new material technique. Working with industrial forms colliding with the waving forms. But what is the narrative? And do I care who the audience is? The question that came up this […]
I’m not planning on adding any figurative reference. the cloud and flow forms imply some type reference to the real and takes this work away from complete abstraction. I’m not certain I want the forms to point downwards, but this is still a WIP. I will probably apply tape and liquid friskit over some of […]
Decided to take a step away from the larger piece I am working on to try sketching something out. I am pleased with the direction this went. Even for a little 5 x 3 maquette, this is inspiring me. I’m wanting to bring some elements back in, potentially that are related to the figure, since […]
I started working on a new model. Still the same process, the same base model. But this time, I stopped and photographed the work from multiple angles. Then I started manipulating the work in photoshop to see what kinds of interesting ideas might come forward. This was a very fun exercise, and I hope to […]
Final sketch in photoshop of how I will apply decals and color to my plastic form sculpture. It’s been tough but I want the thing to look abstracted enough to draw you in, but then have actually mechanical detail to pull your attention back and forth from the grand object to the smallest elements. I […]
I took a big change in direction this past year, moving away from the allegorical figurative to something more abstract and expansive. This is my first effort to use plastics as a sculptural medium. I’m learning a lot about safety measures to ensure I don’t end up with lung disease. I’m learning about the limits […]
Completed the firing and assemblage of the “Fire” lawn gnome. It’s a mess but the idea is clear. Finalizing the “water” sculpt over the next couple of weeks and then I’m open as to what comes next.
The “Earth” build is finalized. I started working on this one last fall and it’s finally coming together. It took about 1 month per elements. The cows were a real challenge because of my lack of experience with the subject, but looking close at them they do look like cows. Just need to paint the […]
Last week I was in Aspen taking a China painting class with Paul Lewing and Julia Galloway. Paul literally wrote the book on China painting so needless to say I learned allot! Here is the work from this session. Best learning was how to paint with a pen onto ceramic glazed works.
I put in at least three hours in the studio today, maybe four. I can’t believe how the hands went. I’m really getting a handle on it. I think when i do the right hand I may encounter difficulty, but we’ll see. The hair will be a large contraption that will hold various bird hovel […]
Almost forgot to vent these, I left them uncovered last night to dry, but thankfully this morning they were still wet enough to poke. Not certain about the finish here, and if the pedestand should be one piece. I guess it should be so I best cover again when I get home. Stopping by Granny’s […]
My first experience with a slip ball and it came out nice. The effect is to represent something akin to the set design from “Queen of the Night” in Amadeus, but also references the concept of stars and pearls. The Queen of the Ways represents a symbolic work that is the tragic collision of industry […]
I just crossed over that hump and am finally starting to get a flow around this development. Went out sketching on Sunday night at Cocoa Cinnamon cafe and finalize some of the details around this work. Still need to attach a head of course, and the detailing on this could take a week, but now that […]
Swimmer one of three completed this weekend. Started a new corset form and fired two bisque and 1 glaze. Will aim to complete another swimmer this weekend, and finalize a corset form. Working on researching in the background as well. Started a texture and color sample sheet and started reading my Slips book . May […]