I have been working on details every night this week. Focusing primarily on the lower hand and arm. It is progressing.... Though with every session I seem to see more and more that I want to refine. Originally I wanted the focus to be on the hands and arms ....wrapping around the belly. The finish needed to be tight with a lot of energy. The rest of the body could be looser and less refined. Lately, I find myself falling into the dead hole of "smoothing". Refining and refining an area until all of a sudden I realize that it has lost it's energy. No! This must stop. I need to remember to back up and see the piece as a whole and not just the back of the arm, the fingers, the neck...etc.. Tonight, before I jump into finishing I will step back and just look. And look some more.....then work.
I have also been working on my preparation for my new piece. The calculations are done. I have most of my measurements drawn out. I need to finish those tomorrow as well as compile my portfolio of photos. Lots to do. I also meet with the foundry tomorrow. : )
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