Female Metal ArtWork

The female figure metal works start out as a sketch using a live girl as a model. The modeling sessions last approximately four hours each and it generally takes three working sketches to get a single production sketch that can be successfully translated into a finished wire frame piece.

Using live models assists in getting correct proportions and allows the model to be moved to get accurate angles and facial features. Also, being able to move her allows for a pose that will be a good fit for a wire frame and can compensate for not being able to use shading. Models also quickly become good at getting into poses that are comfortable which translates into a relaxed and natural finished work.

While sketching, the artist has to look into the future as much as possible for elements that will allow for the wire form and its connections. The paper sketch is examined and all elements that won't connect appropriately in the finalized piece are modified so the important portions connect and don't float in mid air. The finished sketch is then transferred in chalk to a metal work table from which the final metalwork is produced.

Humorously, the artist and the model for "After the Bath" both find it interesting that "After the Bath" was deemed too erotic for display.

Upcoming female form projects are pieces titled Mermaid and Fairy Girl.