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Old 11-27-2006, 06:46 PM   #1
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Heidi,

They are both wonderful, (in addition to being stunning likenesses), and I love the idea of displaying them together. Doing so will certainly give your clients a feel for the narrative and mood possibilities. In fact, try to get EVERYONE to commission two
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Old 11-28-2006, 01:15 AM   #2
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Thank you for your comments Claudmir, Carlos, Michele, and Chris. Funny how most people will prefer a happy expression for their home, but as you point out Carlos, some of the most notable sculptures in history are anything but happy.
I think I've come to the point as a portrait artist, when I'm tired of "pleasant" on most every face. There are so many interesting and provocative emotions that can be displayed on a human face. My least favorite to see is a big grin with teeth on a sculpture. That really creeps me out in fact.
Chris, since you have seen me in person, I'll take that compliment - thanks! And that is an excellent marketing suggestion! Everyone has a range of expressions - why should anyone settle for being imortalized with just one?
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Old 11-28-2006, 10:16 AM   #3
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Heidi, I think you should enter this in a competition.
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Old 12-31-2006, 09:26 PM   #4
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I may give that a try for the fun of it Alexandra - if I ever finish this, that is. Have any suggestions?

Here's where I left off on the "happy" version a while ago. I haven't been sculpting at all lately. I think I will just mold it as-is since it is at about the same stage as the one that will be mounted with it, and I already have the base made.

This has been a downer of a month. After several (4) unsuccessful attempts at minimally invasive surgeries in the past 5 weeks, this Thursday my husband will undergo a quadruple bypass and aortic heart valve replacement operation. This does not make me very happy. Hopefully, he will pull through and feel better than ever in 2007. I had better start sculpting again to pay those medical bills!!
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Old 12-31-2006, 11:45 PM   #5
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Heidi,

Best wishes for the new year, and for a successful and speedy recovery.

Keep mashin that clay.
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Old 01-01-2007, 10:54 AM   #6
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Heidi,

Sorry to hear about your husband's health problems. I'm hoping the surgery went well and that he'll feel remarkably better in 2007.

I really like the "happy" version now. It kind of reminds me of the Mona Lisa in that it is not obviously smiling. You've caught something positive and serene and accepting in her (your) aura, and yet in her eyes there's also a touch of wistfulness, wisdom and recognition that happiness is never perfect or static.

Suggestions for competitions: What about going for the big PSA international competition. I think the submission deadline is March 9. You can't submit anything that's already won a prize, so you could go for that first and then reevaluate your strategy once you hear the judges' decision. I think this double piece is a breakthrough in many ways (stylistically, conceptually) and I think you should not be afraid to aim high.
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Old 01-01-2007, 02:03 PM   #7
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I agree with Alex, Heidi - enter the competition!

These are wonderful sculptures. You are very talented indeed - and brave to do them.

I'll be thinking of you this month and hoping all goes well.
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