Heidi, this is so strong and intense, a terrific piece!

You should put him in a toga and sculpt a modern Julius Caesar, he's got that aura of nobility about him.

Chris, Holly, and Linda - your comments are sincerely appreciated.

Chris, I'm sure that anyone who can paint as well as you can could also sculpt if they gave it a try - like me though, I'm sure you are having too much fun doing what you know and refining your skills. I am also reluctant to start out in another medium with so much to learn. I think I could do it if I put in the effort, but really, I just don't have the time or the desire. I will admit though that I have have had the itch to start drawing again since joining this forum.

Holly, I don't have an exact reference for this angle, but this one is close - a little different head position and angle. Don't sit there comparing them or you will no doubt see where I am off!

Linda, that sounds like a hoot! I can just picture it perfectly. Of course, chances of getting him to put on a dress are slim to none - even for a good cause ;)

Hi Heidi,

Thanks for posting the close-up. Although I was curious to see more of a frontal shot of the actual sculpture, as I was interested in how you did the eyes. No biggie though, if you don't have any photos. I suspect we'll see more of your excellent work in the future!

Holly

Oh, sorry Holly - I misunderstood.
Here is a more frontal shot of the bust and some eye shots. His eyes are so deeply set under his heavy brow ridge that it's hard to see in the shadows. They're a little easier to see in this in progress shot.

As a fine point on my earlier statements I just want to echo Chris' comment. I just don't get it. I could spend a month trying to do a piece of clay sculpture and I guarantee you it would only turn out to be an ashtray....just like all my pieces in school whether I was trying to throw a pot or mold a head or something. I'm serious! ;C

You are awesome dudess.

~Geary

PS....oh.....and it's Gear with a "y". Like I was made up of gears. :sunnysmil

Heidi,

I'm increasingly amazed at your sculpures, they have an old school quality to them that is so pleasing to look at. I particularly like the patina on this one, and it must be an imposing figure to see. Did you talk to it like it was your husband in the flesh while you were doing it? I've drawn and painted mine many times and I always end up telling him all kinds of things I might not normally say. :sunnysmil

Jean

Geary, Geary, - ash trays? Gosh, I hope you don't smoke! Especially after your close call. Really though, I am always surprised at what I can accomplish if I put my mind to it and I don't think any one here is any different. Just look at those beautiful graphites you have been producing. Wow!

Jean, you made me grin. Talking to your painting :D
I don't think I've done that yet, but I will admit to giving it a pat or a big bear hug from time to time!

Thanks Heidi. It's interesting to see how you modeled the eyes, and his eyebrows are wonderful too.

Holly

Heidi,

As my ceramic professor at ECU, Art Haney used to say - "I'm dazzled and amazed!". Of course, he never said it to me! I was just a mere ceramic minor and none of us were sculpting in clay!

You have given great tribute to your husband and the color and texture as well as the amazing likeness is just beautiful.

Sincerely,

Denise