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Published: 2017-12-04 20:11:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 168; Favourites: 6; Downloads: 2
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Description terracotta clay, 10' long

This is a small piece I started as an "artist's demo" during an outdoor art festival I attended. It was interesting working on the sculpture as I was talking with people who were coming into my booth, looking at my other pieces, asking questions about my process.


I like the sweeping line of the form, as I have been experimenting with a slightly more abstract approach.


(She was actually the inspiration for my "Courage" piece, but I like the way she turned out better.)

slightly different angle: sta.sh/25efbqp3imn

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Comments: 15

BRipin [2017-12-05 21:40:37 +0000 UTC]

Sweet!

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Observer14 In reply to BRipin [2017-12-06 04:02:30 +0000 UTC]

Yeah... she is a sweet little thing.

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GhostOfTheEmptyGrave [2017-12-04 23:36:03 +0000 UTC]

It's like she's reaching out for something we can't see.

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Observer14 In reply to GhostOfTheEmptyGrave [2017-12-05 17:15:42 +0000 UTC]

perhaps she is reaching for something she can't see either, but she knows is there nonetheless....

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GhostOfTheEmptyGrave In reply to Observer14 [2017-12-05 19:47:22 +0000 UTC]

It's relatable, in a way.

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Observer14 In reply to GhostOfTheEmptyGrave [2017-12-05 20:11:44 +0000 UTC]

so very true!

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GhostOfTheEmptyGrave In reply to Observer14 [2017-12-05 22:38:46 +0000 UTC]

Yep.

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ChIandra4U [2017-12-04 22:58:14 +0000 UTC]

She has a very fluent line.

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Observer14 In reply to ChIandra4U [2017-12-05 17:15:09 +0000 UTC]

One of the things with pushing a little more into the abstract form is that you are less worried about the fiddley little details, and more focused on the overall line and flow.  She was a fun piece to create.

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TheDorkKnightReturns [2017-12-04 20:33:07 +0000 UTC]

A woman emerging from clay. 

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Observer14 In reply to TheDorkKnightReturns [2017-12-05 17:19:37 +0000 UTC]

very much so!

Thanks!

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TheDorkKnightReturns In reply to Observer14 [2017-12-05 22:43:59 +0000 UTC]

I feel as though the lady is willing herself into existence from the clay.

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Observer14 In reply to TheDorkKnightReturns [2017-12-11 01:03:58 +0000 UTC]

interesting twist...   I like it.

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kdpxva [2017-12-04 20:31:04 +0000 UTC]

I love the slenderness of this one. Quite unique somehow.

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Observer14 In reply to kdpxva [2017-12-05 17:22:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! 

she was a lovely figure to create.

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