2 hands sculpture

This is what I finished with - adding a bird in each hand. 


I considered an infant for a few days and couldn’t make it work with these hands. But I’m happy with the overall composition and feel of this final form.  

Hands sculpture

Nativity set, making Mary

I made this set for myself - just processing my thoughts, and the mystery of Christmas. I wanted to have the intimacy of a new mother - and father with their infant. Just capturing some of the gesture of a young poor family.  






I didn’t capture much of the process here- but I’m happy with the simplicity of the scene. 

Rabbit commission

I’m inventing my methods as I go. I’m sure this isn’t the only way to build a rabbit. My concerns are not having to go back to hollow out the form, and having enough time in each session to stay with the clay as it becomes drier. I start with pretty soft clay- to get nice contours on the forms- and as it dries, I can define the shape more- and it stays that way.  

I took some bulk off his upper body since he’s a wild rabbit. Also added the head/neck wrinkles for a better skin effect.  No bird. No tie.  Keeping him balanced in his hind feet was an issue- I had to keep going back to flatten the bottoms of his feet at the angle I wanted him.  He was soft enough as I built that he kept tilting.  

Clay sculpture

I haven’t painted since Nov. 2020. I’ve taken up clay work- pottery and sculpture. 3 of my most recent pieces are following. 

Small citrus paintings available from Beaverton Arts Mix

"Cara Cara with Bread"  $275    9 x 12

                                                  "Cara Cara Scattered"  $275      9 x 12      

                                                           "Cara Cara Complement"  $275  9 x 12

                                                      "Navel Nutrition" $250  8 x 10

                                                   "Taste of a Navel"  $200   8 x 8 

"Grapefruit Sectioned"  $250    8 x 10

 

Roses abstracted

Process shots of roses. I’m stretching to take it beyond realism. Thanks to an on line class with Scott Conary, he describes being able to allow my response to their beauty, their movement, their gesture be what guides my focus.  Some things in this piece are satisfying to me and some feel not quite right. Or not quite what I’m looking for. 

To let go of reality a little bit. It’s tough to know which parts to hang onto. I’m on this road, not sure what I’ll find next.