Final stages of planning for stone carvings

Apr 23, 2013 | Drawing, Sculpture, Time

Always a challenge to prioritise, I could happily get more involved into the world of mould making and casting as it is all new and exciting… but I consciously steer away from it, keeping an eye on the stone carving, which is as exciting and needs in depth planning. I enjoy the motion of gaining a deeper understanding through drawing and model making, relating plans to the actual big lumps of rock, realising that a solidly considered plan before taking to the power tools is what I want. At times I feel like walking in the dark, at times I can see where I am coming from and which direction I am taking. It is not easy for me to visualise the whole form available to me and to make decisions where I want to reduce. I am getting there slowly knowing it is time and effort well spend.

Measuring stone 1, 15.04.2013

Measuring stone 1, 15.04.2013

Ideas for stone 1, 20.04.2013

Ideas for stone 1, 20.04.2013

Measuring stone 2, 15.04.2013

Measuring stone 2, 15.04.2013

Drawing stone 2, 15.04.2013

Drawing stone 2, 15.04.2013

Moving between 2D & 3D, 20.04.2013

Moving between 2D & 3D, 20.04.2013

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