My First Clay Sculpture

[MindTraveler]

Hi Folks,

This is my first sculpture and I must say this has been much fun :D ! I really struggled with the facial features, mainly due to scale I think. The face is a very tiny area and my hands tend to be a little shaky.

The lighter version was done in plasteline and the darker is done in non-firing clay. Comments and critiques welcome...

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/27-Jun-2006/83043-Sculpture3_002.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/27-Jun-2006/83043-Sculpture3_004.jpg
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/27-Jun-2006/83043-Sculpture3_009.jpg

Have a great day,

David

[Penguintrax]

Very nice !

I will say, though, the length of the forearm seems a bit long (the arm used to support the head).

I think the face proportions are good, though.

[richsantaclaus]

I bet you had a ton of fun making the pieces!

[RavenCenterArts]

Very nice first pieces! Seems you have a knack for it. As you move alone you will get better at body proportions. I know in drawing it is hard to draw a tall thin lady and takes practice and patience. I think it is similar with sculpting. Very nice detailing on your ladies, though.:thumbsup:

[gbot]

Nice work!

Gladys

[RusticPotter]

Good job, David,

Thanks for posting them; you should take that clsss, you'll enjoy it!

Thanks, Rustic

[rosebead]

great, especially for first a try.

[Oeillade]

Lovely pose for your figures, good first pieces - look forward to seeing more of your work

ATB
Marni

[yogi]

Nice work. I use non-firing (air-dry) clay, too. I notice that the smaller the face, the worse time of it I have with the air-dry clay. You've done well to get the detail you have. Keep sculpting, and have a blast with it!