Monday, October 31, 2011

Clay sculpture portrait demonstration Harrient Tubman


Making progress on Harriett Tubman bust study. This is at about the 3.5 hour mark. The clay is wet and heavy so I have sticks pushed into the heavy areas to help support while firming up. Once I'm fairly satisfied with the forms, I'll cut her up and carve out the interior to hollow out then reassemble to work on her some more.


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4 comments:

  1. Robin KentNovember 1, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Very nice. And your ability to handle the technical side of clay sounds masterful. (I'm not a clay artist, but understand what you're saying.)

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  2. David LemonNovember 2, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    This is turning out amazingly. Classic in every way.

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  3. Lori Kiplinger PandyNovember 3, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Thanks, Robin - still a learning curve for me but clay is rather forgiving.

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  4. Lori Kiplinger PandyNovember 3, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    David, thanks so much - coming from such an accomplished sculptor it means a lot! I'm still struggling with when a piece is done. I really want this one to be rougher with more energy, so it will be a new challenge to keep that freshness and not overwork!

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