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Published: 2017-12-22 02:38:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 411; Favourites: 23; Downloads: 0
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Description terracotta clay, wax finish, 12"
I realized that I had posted the WIP for this, but never the finished sculpture.  She actually had some cracks during the initial bisque fire, which I had to fix, but not too obvious. (Not like the Shattered piece which broke into a thousand million pieces!)  Since I could not fire a second time, I finished with wax, which allowed me to add some color.

Update: this is another piece which was severely damaged in the storm which hit my tent.  Again, I was able to fix most of her breaks, but there are still some small pieces missing.  She still has that far away look in her eyes though, dreaming... 
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Comments: 18

ChIandra4U [2017-12-23 09:51:23 +0000 UTC]

She looks peaceful
Its great you could save her
Her cracks are part of her
like they are in life 

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Observer14 In reply to ChIandra4U [2017-12-24 01:22:09 +0000 UTC]

Yes... they become a part of the process which shapes us.  We would not be who we are now without those cracks.

Thank you, as always.  Your comments always make me smile.

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pearwood [2017-12-23 01:05:05 +0000 UTC]

In our brokenness, we continue to dream, thank God.

This is a beautiful piece, Chuck.

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Observer14 In reply to pearwood [2017-12-24 01:08:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Steve!  Yes, learning on so many different levels.  HOPE.

... and a Merry Christmas to you and your (extended/adopted) family.

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GhostOfTheEmptyGrave [2017-12-22 08:35:29 +0000 UTC]

Daydreams are usually so sweet...

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Observer14 In reply to GhostOfTheEmptyGrave [2017-12-23 00:32:26 +0000 UTC]

Definitely! 

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GhostOfTheEmptyGrave In reply to Observer14 [2017-12-23 00:35:53 +0000 UTC]

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illustrisdesigns [2017-12-22 07:52:12 +0000 UTC]

I love it Charles, fantastic work on the expression! Sad to hear pieces got damaged in the storm. But you have rescued her fantasticly with the wax finish.

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Observer14 In reply to illustrisdesigns [2017-12-23 00:35:31 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, you learn to deal with things.   Clay can be tricky, especially as you try to scale up in size.  I'm working on a larger figure now, seeing if I can build over an armature, but not have it shatter as the clay dries and shrinks.  It's another learning experience.

I do like the wax finish, especially how it came out on her.  Lets me work a little color into the mix.

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illustrisdesigns In reply to Observer14 [2017-12-23 12:29:12 +0000 UTC]

I love to keep learning too. Nothing more exciting as to grow as an artist Good luck with it Charles, can't wait to see your new project  

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Observer14 In reply to illustrisdesigns [2017-12-24 00:51:34 +0000 UTC]

(Hint: male figure, larger, struggling with gravity and physics.  Should post more soon. )

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illustrisdesigns In reply to Observer14 [2017-12-24 10:55:06 +0000 UTC]

Oeeeee sounds fantastic.. can't wait to see what you make of that

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Observer14 In reply to illustrisdesigns [2017-12-28 16:16:41 +0000 UTC]

(running into technical problems, and cracking as the clay dries... :-/  Trying to see what I can salvage.  Will be heading out of country in the middle of January, so it may have to wait until I get back at end of April.)

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illustrisdesigns In reply to Observer14 [2017-12-28 16:22:24 +0000 UTC]

Oh that is no good. Hope you can salvage it! Sounds great your holiday.. where are you off too? I am leaving the windy cold rain from Holland mids feb. Going to Orlando and the beach of Mexico

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Observer14 In reply to illustrisdesigns [2017-12-28 16:38:50 +0000 UTC]

Three months in a gathering of artists in Italy (Isola del Gran Sasso).  Will be helping teach a small, international group of students there.

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illustrisdesigns In reply to Observer14 [2017-12-28 16:44:33 +0000 UTC]

Oh that sounds fantastic!! Well enjoy it Charles

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Observer14 In reply to illustrisdesigns [2017-12-28 23:08:06 +0000 UTC]

Yeah.  I end up becoming "Papa" to a lot of these young ones... 

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illustrisdesigns In reply to Observer14 [2017-12-29 13:20:35 +0000 UTC]

 

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