Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Starting the clay


The clay goes on for the first draft.


I concentrate on proportions, movement and compositional rhythms...


....and check that the armature is in the correct place.


In every figure, there are always a few areas that present problems.  I will start identifying them tomorrow as the form fills out and resolves. I have planned this maquette meticulously, but there will be surprises.



fragment of history

1792

With Captain Bligh, Matthew navigates the Torres Strait for the first time.  He proves himself a worthy and courageous seaman.

and...
Beethoven moves to Vienna and writes Rondo for Piano and Orchestra in Bb Maj

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