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Materials
Each sculpture begins with
an idea and a large chunk of oil based clay. This is a clay that never
dries, allowing me to work on a design for weeks or months without worrying
about the clay cracking or crumbling. But the finished sculpture cannot be
displayed this way. It must be molded and cast into a more permanent
material.
I do a tremendous amount of
research for each design, wanting to produce both an artistic and an
accurate portrayal of the beauty of each animal. Once a sculpture is
finished and a mold is made, it can be cast in a wide variety of materials.
I choose high quality materials that are made to last. All of the castings
are signed and numbered limited editions.
Cold Cast
Bronze
The
surface layer of these sculptures consists of a thin layer of bronze mixed
with resin. It is backed with a mix of resins, fiberglass and
plasters, creating a strong and relatively lightweight relief sculpture.
All of the pieces are colored with bronze patinas and then sealed. Custom
colors are available. These are perfect for placing over the fireplace or
in damp areas. The Relief Sculptures may be mounted unframed or they may be
framed in a variety of styles.
Cast Paper
Cast Paper has been used as
a sculpture medium for many years. I use 100% cotton fibers that will not
yellow with age. The fibers are pulped with water, using the ancient
Oriental technique of papermaking. This pulp is carefully cast into the
mold of my sculpture. After most of the excess water is removed, the paper
is left to dry completely in the mold before removing. Once dry, I hand
paint the backgrounds of most of the sculptures using acrylic washes. The
cast paper is museum quality and should be framed to protect it from curious
hands.
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