Three dimensional sculpture does not fare well when viewed
as a two dimensional photographic image. The eye is arrested and barred from
roaming over the form. However, by the very fact that the image is fixed, a photograph serves as an excellent device for revealing flaws. Incorrect
proportions and imbalance become glaringly obvious. A mirror image has the same
effect.
By the same argument, a photograph can never substitute for
the live model. But in the early stages it can help to refresh the model’s
memory. Until the sculpture is well developed it can be surprisingly difficult
to remember from one week to the next if an arm or leg rested this way or that.
Today’s picture of work in progress on Marcella’s torso is a
case in point. My model has slightly deviated from her original pose. The left arm
is now drawn closer to the spine and the wrist falls more comfortably on her
bottom. I like the effect and I am tempted to keep it.
PS
Down the side-bar you will find excerpts from my first
on-line diary. It was published before the days of blogs and my brother – who
regularly burned the night-night oil setting it up the hard way - says that it
can lay claim to being the world’s first blog.
When I can find time I will add a section for notable quotes
from artists past and present.
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