Walking with the Angels: SCULPTURE, totems

This is the first of a series of TOTEMS I have in mind, honoring those people who have passed away.  The first is of my beloved Mother-in-law who passed away April, 2012.

Portrait of Marge in a water-based clay called FSB, Fullerton Sculpture Body.  This is a very coarse clay.

Then I applied a layer of resin clay, Magic Sculpt, to the front of the head, hollowed out the head and made a core of newspaper, basically removing most of the water-based clay.  The gazebo was constructed of all thread for the posts and a wood round for the floor and roof.  Foam core was the base for the walls.  Resin clay was applied.  The forms of twisted newspaper above the gazebo will be covered with resin and represent clouds.  Check back for updates on this sculpture which will eventually be around 7 feet tall.

Guardian 14

This is a "wash" of oil paint over gold primed canvas.

I decided to add texture before color painting.  The while area is where acrylic light molding paste was laid down.

Guardian 14              Oil,   24 x 30	The finished painting is very rich in texture and color modulation.