Cherub Modeling

May 26th, 2009 at 08:19am bridgetparris

Bridget Parris Inspiration and Models

Today I spent my entire day in the MAD Studios modeling the cherub for my lampbase.  I thoroughly enjoyed the process.  I began working with an oil-based modeling clay today called “Prima” that I have never used before -it has a very soft, creamy consistency that allows for relatively effortless form making and repeated adjustments.  I was so happy to have found this material, as the wet earthenware clay I was using to model the figurine just dried too quickly from one week to the next.  Posted images show: My work table with a book opened to an image of a Meissen porcelain tureen from the 18th century that inspired my project.  You can see that the Meissen piece is far more complicated than my design with multiple figures and 3-D flowers applied.  My design only has two figures, which are shown here alongside of the book.  I have also uploaded some photos that show the cherub section of the drawing in greater detail, and the model as I left it at the end of my day.

Prima!

Bridget Parris

Bridget Parris Cherub at Beginning of Day with Drawing

Bridget Parris Cherub Model at the End of Day

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