Quick Study Maquette

Julie Deane · 04-28-2009, 08:50 AM

This has real presence, Heidi!

Natalie Hunsaker · 05-25-2009, 06:17 PM

I can't believe her head is only two inches tall and it took you two hours. Very impressive. I'm looking forward to seeing the larger, slower piece.

Heidi Maiers · 05-25-2009, 06:33 PM

Thanks Julie and Natalie!
Did a couple little studies and decided to go with this one - a different pose and mood. Same gal, but took the time to make it look more like her in this 3 inch tall sketch in plasteline clay. Working on the larger version now. She has painted on eyebrows, so they look a little odd.

Debra Jones · 05-25-2009, 06:49 PM

Athene.
It is amazing what a community can do.
Am I wrong? Is this not one of the most versatile models in town?
I am looking for the next round. Excellent.
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Chris Saper · 05-25-2009, 08:47 PM

Heidi,

It is such a pleasure to see your work and your process! So fabulous

Heidi Maiers · 05-26-2009, 07:25 PM

Thanks Chris and Deb -
She is a great model indeed. Graceful, friendly, and cooperative. Neat gal.
I had to have surgery last week, and working on this little sculpture on the couch has been good "therapy" to keep my mind off of the pain as I heal. I think I'm calling it done now (below) and am starting work on the larger version.

Heidi Maiers · 05-31-2009, 04:48 AM

Here's the larger version as promised. Ceramic, about 75% life size. Think I'll call it done like this. Still not as loose as I wanted to make it, but a slight improvement over my usual tight habits. On to the next one...