Slowly we turn

As you can see from above, I have started the cloth mache on the feet and the bottom areas of the dragon..  As I turn this critter around to work on him, I notice that he could use some more musculature in his other forearm, which I have taped on, and he needs more bulk in the opposite side of his torso, which I have also taped on.  This is one of the reasons I always put a layer of papier mache on all the adjustments I make, instead of going directly to the cloth mache........ it gives me time to assess the anatomy of my beast and make corrections I don't spot right off the bat.  I think we are ready for some wings!

Thinking BIG

  Here is the last in process picture of my elephant sculpture, as his paint job nears completion.  I've decided to change his name to "Tembo".  I was really trying to convey elephant "spirit" with this paint scheme, instead of just elephant, and I am pretty happy with the way it turned out.  He needs a bit more shadowing to accent his 3D look and a coat of clear satin finish to complete and protect him.

  I am always thinking about making a really BIG paper mache sculpture.  I even looked up the world record, and its about 7' tall by 28' in circumference.  But wouldn't it be fun to make one bigger!  I would so wish to get a grant or an artist in residency to actually create one of these huge sculptures right on the spot it was to be displayed.  People would come by daily and watch as the piece slowly took shape and came to life.

I dig those crazy cats

This is a painting of Lloyd and Cooper.......2 feral cats who regularly come to breakfast, lunch, and dinner at our house. Cooper (white cat) is always more than willing to "help" any of the other cats finish their food, hence the title "Are You Going to Finish That?" 16 x 20.
I just started the piece right on the board with no preliminary drawing....just pow! straight away. And on we go.......