The posts for this blog will get fewer now that we are knee-deep in the clay. Our job is to take that foam armature and make it look like a man holding a blueprint in his lap. Slowly we cover the armature with clay. It does not look like much now, but it will later. That is a significant hint to give students. Many don't work on their work until it is complete. They get upset that it does not look like they want and walk away. It is essential to keep up with art no matter what. If you have to walk away for a moment, that is fine but don't abandon it. Push yourself to keep going and get another point of view if you need to. You can always tell the artwork is created with this hint in mind.
I'll be like an acrobat working on different parts, crawling under and on top. At one point, I'll even pull the sculpture off the bench to place him on something so we can work on his back. He is heavy with all that clay. It comes along, and I can't wait for you to see the sculpture. We were trying to have the family come before Christmas to approve it, but that is wishful thinking. Thanksgiving and Christmas get in the way with vendors and interns and working. We plan to schedule this in January.
I still need to work on the blueprint—more posts in the new year.
Happy Christmas and happy holiday to all.
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