60 for 60 #31 & #32

 I love the graceful neck of the swan. This is #31

My daughter used to call them "snake birds" when she was little. She met a rather nasty one that got her finger. But she survived. 

#32

 Dogs are a subject I can always find interesting.

60 for 60 #30

Yay, I made it half way!!

 Puppy playtime. Thanks to Peggy for letting me sculpt her dogs.

60 for 60 #27, #28 & #29

#27

It's been hard to find a moment to even open a box of clay. So many wonderful memories being made here with all the grandkids! We have been to 2 zoos and played a lot of ball. Swimming in uncle Jan's pool was certainly a hit. 

The big boys did go carts. All special moments.
In a quiet evening, I pulled a little vase down from grandma's shelf and did this little relief.

#28, Chasing Bubbles

Trying not to get too far behind. Isaiah had a wonderful time chasing bubbles from a giant bubble wand.

A quick armature with what wire and all thread I had here and I was able to catch him jumping in the air.

#29

ok, finally home, well and ready to start catching up. Weird how it feels so disconnected on the days when I couldn't do a piece. I guess this every day thing is becoming part of my blood.
Here is another relief study. A little bird that visited a tree in Mom's yard.

60 for 60 #26

By afternoon, we got the kids organized enough to head to the zoo. Cars these days are designed to cary 5 people and we were 6. Silly to drive 2 cars from Dallas to Ft Worth, especially since we only had one GPS device. So we decided to be sardines with 4 in the back.

It was sunny and we did not think to check the time. We got to the zoo and they told us we had an hour till closing! So, quick it was, but not uneventful.

I apologize for the quality of the photos. Quick it was to sculpt and quick it was to photo with my phone. I know it can do better, but it was me taking the pictures which is a handicap. So quick it is and now to run to the airport to get the rest of the kids! (just trying to stay up with the work)

60 for 60 #25

This one was done in Dallas at my folks place. The grandkids were helping me out and doing some sculpture of their own.

I'm at the folks. No animals here and no boards prepped for still lives. I guess that leaves the people! (or grandkids)

So, I took out the clay I had here and the boys and I took some time to sculpt. Here's my post for today, a quick sketch. Just reading.

Just reading. It was quite enjoyable working on a person. Guess I'll have to do some more.

60 for 60 #24

Some minis

I am behind in posting since I had been on the road (Dallas) and then dealt with root canal and we are re-doing the kitchen. Just a little mayhem in our lives. The posts are what I had posted on Facebook earlier, but not everyone sees my work there. Hope I am giving some more people a chance to enjoy my work by using this blog. 

Confession, I did not do this today. It is a small piece I did earlier knowing I would have a few crazy days. I am heading for a visit with my folks, kids and grandkids. Dad's turning 90! Go DAD!

It is interesting to see this along with the larger one I posted earlier in the challenge. This little minis work well, I think.

Enjoy

60 for 60 Day 23

My Sweet old lady dog, Magic.

Rain, wind and hail this morning so no trip to the farm today. The deer are staying well into the woods and the wind is howling.

My trusty old Newfy, Magic is always there to cheer me up. She's like a huge teddy bear, always ready for a good hug.

This time of year she is still fur, fur and more fur. I've been combing it out by the bags full. She's so patient.

The sun did peak through for a second so I ran out to take these pix. Thank's Magic, you are a wonderful model.