Another Peek at the New Clay

Working on a clay of Sacagawea, or better known as Sacajawea. She holds her baby Pomp in her arms. This is the clay I'm doing for the subscription website that's being put together.

Approaching Storm - Affect of Wind

I saw a picture on my Facebook page, of a picture of Jay Red Hawk and his horse. I focused in on the blanket on the horses back, where the wind had flipped the back end of the blanket. It gave me the idea to do the same on the horse with the rider, and will do on the other horse as well. Then I give a glimpse of the Indian woman I'm working on for the website.

Approaching Storm - Last Day on this Clay Till Tahoe Show

Added the feathers. Worked on his shirt then his left forearm and hand. Adding shield. I won't be working on this till after I get to Tahoe. I'll be working on the Indian woman for the website till then.

Approaching Storm - Blowing Hair and Feathers

Started to add hair to the mounted warrior, showing it blowing in the wind. Then I start the feathers. I paint the wax, to make it look like clay when I'm finished with them. Just less confusing to the eye, and makes no difference in the casting.

Approaching Storm - Heads back in place

Finished the second warrior's head and then reattached it. Also repositioned the mounted warrior's head on his shoulder. Started to create clothing and a shield.

Approaching Storm - Working on the Indian heads

Just working on the two heads and doing both at the same time to keep their proportions the same. I got one head nearly done.. and re-attached it at the end of today. Once I get these heads done.. then I can start finishing up the two figures.

Approaching Storm - Was Very Sick But Back on the Clay Today

Tuesday night I came down with flu like symptoms, and had a very high temperature. I've been in and out of bed for the last three days.. Today, I'm feeling fired up. I came into the studio briefly last night, but was still pretty weak. So rather than force it, I decided to just give it another day. I worked on the mounted Indian today. Adjusting arms and shoulder positions. I then started on his head, but I also decided to re-do the other warrior's head as well. It was just looking to big. I'm not going to show the full working of the heads, since I have a DVD out showing how to make a Male Bust.. I figure I'm not going to give away for free, that one. I'll be back on the heads next time, and see how far I can get