I
notice patterns come and go in my work. For the past 10 days or so it
seems I have only been drawn to creating interesting and aged faces.
After my little brownie was complete I kept creating creatures. An imp
and goblin promptly added themselves to my shop.
Gerlach was my take on the banker-goblin.
Little Snort sports a tail and has made off with some poor soul's key again.
I also have several more new heads awaiting bodies. These two will be additions to my elf collections.
I
love examining faces and adding those character lines. Each face
appeals to me in different ways. I have a favorite quote by Paul
Gardener that comes to mind when I work. He said "A painting is never
finished. It simply stops in interesting places." I feel that is
equally as true with sculpting as it is with painting. I get a distinct
sense at some point in each piece that lets me know it is time to put
my tools down. I love to look at my windowsill and see many little
heads awaiting their bodies and settings. This phase of face-making may
be winding down now since I have the urge to finish some of these
creatures. What will be next? I am sure I do not know, but it should
be fun finding out.
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