Sculpting
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Applying a second coat of concrete paper clay to the exercise-ball form. This layer needed to be done in one setting, so I would not…
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Working on my second and third alien. One with wet clay and the other dry enough to sand. I like to use a coarse sanding…
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Adding clay to the third alien head sculpture. I hate calling it that, but I don’t name my creatures till they start showing personality. Each…
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Adding eyebrow details and a second layer on the bird beak. I have to sculpt the head in stages so I can hold it without…
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Adding concrete paper clay to the bottom of the feet. had to let it dry feet up to hold the shape.
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Today I started making a giant version of my alien sculpture using an exercise ball as my form. If this works out it will be…
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I’ve decided to make two more alien heads so I have a trio to hang on the wall. Each one will be a little different.
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I liked how the little bird sculpt is shaping up I decided to attempt a larger one using a larger gourd and a 5’ foam…
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First layer of clay on little bird. Next will be sculpting the legs and feet. I need to do this in two steps so I…
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Applying clay to my little bird sculpture.
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Adding wings and legs to my gourd bird.
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Three layers of gesso on the alien, sanding between each coat, to prep it for acrylic paint.
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This project started with no clear direction other than testing the concrete paper clay over various forms. Now I’m looking back at a creature that…
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I waited two days for the clay to dry on the beak and eyelids, then I took a coarse grit 80 sandpaper to smooth off…
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Continuing with my EVA foam exploration, I added a strip with hot glue to my alien head to form a “dam wall” to make a…
