addylee In reply to Tiamatus [2017-07-03 10:39:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Been honest, your far more advanced in your art than I. So all told, my need for talented people like you is greatly appreciated. And i'm very glad your here to watch :~) 

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Tiamatus In reply to addylee [2017-07-04 00:55:57 +0000 UTC]

Well from where I stand we both have a lot we can still learn from either one another or just experience. I really admire your neatness and steadfastness to holding form. Just remember we all start out somewhere and this was my first "real" sculpture   so theres always room to learn! If you ever have questions, comments or just want to tap art, just shoot me a line. Mike

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addylee In reply to Tiamatus [2017-07-04 22:57:23 +0000 UTC]

Hi Mike,
Thanks for your kind words. I agree, we are forever learning. It's nice to have people around to start the sparks of inspiration to get the engine turning again to be honest, i'm really a messy artist. Something else i'll better over time i guess..
I do like the amount of detail you adorn your sculptures with. incredible really, i'm a little afraid to move onto sculpty/ oven baked clays yet. i know they only allow for a certain amount of time to achieve the finished creation.Just to say things are a little crazy here at home to concentrate 100%, the usual i guess, kids, other work, wife's residency here in spain etc.. To be a sculptor full time would be great, i managed to borrow :/ how to dvds from the web, philippe faraut and John brown and learned a lot from those guys. Well all i know is from those guys mostly lol.. but for sure top must is patience. I have plenty of this, this first dragon sculpt with all its failings has taken 6 months on and off so far. Some ways i'll be glad to have finished, other ways glad to get to the final detailing. This i can see now i'm close, or closer to the finish line. 
Again, thanks for been in touch. I will say the same back your way, never know my limited info could help in some ways :~)
Have a great Independence day, well i think my timing is right for that anyway.. all the best from sunny Spain, Ady

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Tiamatus In reply to addylee [2017-07-05 02:44:22 +0000 UTC]

I think I fall into the "messy artist" category as well: I'm not as consistent with my staying on task as I would like but like you I have a real life which pulls me away from musculature. I think sticking to our work no matter how long it takes should be more the point rather than being able to pump out a bunch of sculptures. Hnoestly, most of my sculptures are OLD projects, none younger than year and most took 3+ years to finally finish. A big part of that latter point is that i take on way too many projects and commissions, so a lot of what I post takes forever to get done! 

I really think you will eventually find oven baked clays to be a durable and long lasting material: Like I've said, I have projects I've started years and was able to reform and manipulate the clay with ease.

As always if you should need any advice or just want to talk sculpt, you know where to find me. I cannot wait to see your dragon done, its an impressive sculpture thus far!

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addylee In reply to Tiamatus [2017-07-05 22:48:56 +0000 UTC]

I totally agree with what you say, i guess very similar in ways. Hopefully the best is to cross over work with the enjoyment of sculpting. As the saying goes. Do work you like and it will never feels like a job :~) 

Interesting! For some reason i assumed you needed to work quick with oven baked clay, like super sculptey. Read online about a doll maker using oven baked clay and she said about two weeks before it starts drying out. Well, you have at least opened my eyes to trying some out. With a little sculpt to start anyway. I was also ready a bit you wrote on your page about leaving sculpt and going back to it after a break. I also agree you see from a different angle, a bit like using mirrors and photo's. Like a third eye :~)

Thanks, advice is always welcome, hope to stay in touch...

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Tiamatus In reply to addylee [2017-07-16 10:59:06 +0000 UTC]

I think the term "drying out" for super sculpey is misleading. What actually happens is once you shape and start handling the clay it becomes very soft and pliable. When left to sit it becomes rigid and can be firm, but it rarely becomes rock solid. Even a rock solid piece can be re-worked into soft pliable clay. I really recommend the use of sculey, its utterly fantastic material!
Anytime, bro. Just shoot me a line.

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addylee In reply to Tiamatus [2017-07-16 22:35:24 +0000 UTC]

I get what your saying Mike, really is something i'll give a go too. I got 20 blocks of chavant just because it was cheaper to get a full box. I am happy with it only drawback i got medium not hard, i guess it'll be okay during winter though  
Yeah i think you convinced me to give it a shot, something small to begin with of course just till i get used to the stuff.
Thanks for keeping in touch, speak soon.

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Tiamatus In reply to addylee [2017-07-29 07:29:00 +0000 UTC]

Cant wait to see what you whip up! 

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