#507 Throw on another log . . . whisper

There really are no hard, fast rules or principles of design, 
but simplicity, harmony, and subtlety can be a guide.  
Sculpture does not have to shout - it can whisper.

It's possible to put as much, if not more, 
vitality into a sculpture of an animal in a tranquil pose as in 
one depicting violent action.  The viewer can tire of the latter.  

A work of art combines composition, proportion,
and the arrangement of shapes and form to lead
the view to an artistic conclusion.

The greatest expression is communicated through the largest shapes.
The sculptor must say as much as possible with the large forms before being concerned with detail.

There's no technique or trick that can be taught to explain how to create a good, strong shape.

The theory must be felt or sensed to be understood by both the viewer and the artist.

Just as a whisper makes one listen more closely, one looks with greater understanding at uncomplicated
sculptural statements.  Power is gained through simplicity and simple shapes tell greater truths.

Below, are sculptures of quiet poses, modeled from life . . . the style,

sentiment, and spirit was derived from the subject.

Preening Cat

Solitude

Sleepy Fox

Cougar at Ease

Eclipse

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#147 In the studio: Shapes Con't

There is no technique or trick that can be taught to explain how to create a good, strong shape.

The theory must be felt or sensed to be understood by both the viewer and the sculptor.

One looks with greater understanding at uncomplicated sculptural statements.

Power is gained through simplicity and simple shapes tell greater truths.

Life-sized bald eagle blocked in and in progress

#146 In the studio: Shape . . .

Sculpture combines composition, proportion and the arrangement of shapes to lead the viewer to an artistic conclusion.
The greatest expression is communicated through the largest shapes. The sculptor must say as much as possible with the large forms before being concerned with detail.

Life-sized pheasant rooster and hen blocked in and in progress

#108 In the studio: Drawing con't . . .

Simple shapes are the foundation of drawing and to draw accurately we must use all these shapes - circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, ovals, etc. - in correct relation to each other.


The handling of clay and other sculptural material can be taught and learned.  Sculpture involves the consideration of three dimensions - width, height and depth.  If you can see your subject, you can draw it and therefore express it in clay.

Cochin China
17"H 14"W 9"D

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#14 Remarque: "Buffalo Relief I & II"

While creating these works I was under the influence of my subject's strong shape.  I attempted to combine simplicity and clarity into an uncomplicated sculptural statement.  Artists and their styles evolve naturally while searching and exploring various possibilities of design. 

Buffalo Relief 1

Buffalo Relief II

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