Quick Study Maquette

Heidi Maiers · 05-25-2009, 06:33 PM

Thanks Julie and Natalie!
Did a couple little studies and decided to go with this one - a different pose and mood. Same gal, but took the time to make it look more like her in this 3 inch tall sketch in plasteline clay. Working on the larger version now. She has painted on eyebrows, so they look a little odd.

Debra Jones · 05-25-2009, 06:49 PM

Athene.
It is amazing what a community can do.
Am I wrong? Is this not one of the most versatile models in town?
I am looking for the next round. Excellent.
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Chris Saper · 05-25-2009, 08:47 PM

Heidi,

It is such a pleasure to see your work and your process! So fabulous

Heidi Maiers · 05-26-2009, 07:25 PM

Thanks Chris and Deb -
She is a great model indeed. Graceful, friendly, and cooperative. Neat gal.
I had to have surgery last week, and working on this little sculpture on the couch has been good "therapy" to keep my mind off of the pain as I heal. I think I'm calling it done now (below) and am starting work on the larger version.

Heidi Maiers · 05-31-2009, 04:48 AM

Here's the larger version as promised. Ceramic, about 75% life size. Think I'll call it done like this. Still not as loose as I wanted to make it, but a slight improvement over my usual tight habits. On to the next one...

Chris Saper · 05-31-2009, 01:26 PM

Heidi, it's a beautiful piece and a fabulous likeness!

Hope you feel better soon!

Heidi Maiers · 06-02-2009, 02:42 AM

Thanks Chris! And yes, feeling MUCH better now. May was a nightmare.

Thomasin Dewhurst · 06-06-2009, 01:54 PM

Very lovely work, Heidi. I really like the way you compose your sculptures, especially this one, with the base growing out of the chest so that it balances the abstract shapes and forms with the realistic aspects of the head and shoulders.