Gary

[Heidi Maiers]

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.

[Geary Wootten]

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!

You are awesome dudess.

~Geary

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

[Jean Kelly]

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.

Jean

[Heidi Maiers]

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
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!

[Holly Snyder]

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

Holly