Monday, August 15, 2011

New witch completed




I just finished this witch as a custom order for one of my past Etsy customers. I do not mind saying this gal gave me quite a bit of trouble....there was something elusive about her facial expression early in the sculpt that drove me nuts. Early on, the expression was blank...no character or emotion displayed whatsoever. The unfinished piece sat on my bench for several weeks, staring up like a dead fish, mocking my lack of creative inspiration. I have learned that when a piece doesn't feel right it is best to put it away until new thoughts emerge. Such was the case with this witch....last week a new approach on the facial features came to me, inspired by the twin witches I posted last week. I raised the cheekbones, dropped the brow, defined some deep scowling lines in tightly pursed lips and all of a sudden she had an attitude. After I overcame that hurdle, the rest of the sculpt was relatively easy.

9 comments:

  1. Great job on the expression - or should I say, expressions - because in the first picture she looks quite sinister, but in the other two, she looks a little wary and misunderstood, as well!

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  2. Good grief - for whatever trouble or hardship you went through to finish her, she is ah-MAZE-ing!!! Love this one Dave!

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  3. I think I can say she is my second favorite witch...right behind the full size stirring witch

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  4. I don't think there is one single character/creation of yours I don't like.

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  5. She's stunning. Well done on waiting for her to tell you what she was thinking!

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  6. She is just fantastic, as all your stuff is. Thanks for sharing the process with us. :)

    Cheers!

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  7. LOL! love her! the expression is priceless!

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  8. Where can I find more of your art? I love this.

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