60/60 Day 12

My little Dreamer again, not that I like him or anything.

Ever since he was a pup, Dreamer would twist himself into funny shapes to sleep.

I really enjoy the shapes that this little guy can bend in to.

He really is an active pup. I've just caught him in his quiet moments. I will be sculpting the wild man in him as well.

I think this is one of my favorite views. It shows the twist of his body and tiny leg and captures his personality.

Check out the work of fellow 60/60 challenge artist, Victoria Wilson Schultz at

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60/60 Day 11, moving right along.

Trying something new is invigorating.

I set my sculpture stand up on the deck and waited for something to come along. I worked on things around the house peeking out to see what might show up. After a few hours it became clear I had to take a more aggressive approach.

So, I packed my stuff into the car and drove to the park down the bottom of the hill. There is a pond there and I figured there would have to be ducks or geese around.

Sure enough, geese. I wasn't sure how used to people they were so I sculpted quickly trying to capture as much as I could. I am not the most familiar with geese forms, so it was all a good lesson for me. Sure enough, they didn't really enjoy my company and took off. Maybe they had an appointment somewhere else. I look forward to attempting this again.

Check out the work of fellow 60/60 challenge artist, Victoria Wilson Schultz at

.www.victoriawilsonschultz.blogspot.com

60 for 60, Day 10! The Dreamer

It was the day of the long drive back from Maryland, so I didn't feel up to an involved project.

 I hit the house and the pups were overjoyed at my return. A neighbor dropped by and suggested a walk. The day was so beautiful and the pups were so full of energy, I couldn't refuse.

Up the hill and down the hill and up the hill some more makes for tired, happy puppies. I decided to sculpt my little Dreamer in a quiet nap after our workout.

I have now done each of my canine family. Dreamer is the youngest, he will be a year old in a few weeks! Silly boy.

Check out the work of fellow 60/60 challenge artist, Victoria Wilson Schultz at

.www.victoriawilsonschultz.blogspot.com

60/60, Day Nine

The first Aussie I got to know belongs to a good friend of mine. I first saw Ribbon when she was just a puppy, too cute with a touch of mischief in her eye.

While I was trying to work in my friend's studio, Ribbon watched through the door. She made sure she was the subject of today's sculpture.

 Ribbon has the knack for making me laugh. She has a very distinctive grin and a funny way of walking tippy-toes when she's trying to get your attention.

This is a another little piece, maybe3 inches long.

Check out the work of fellow 60/60 challenge artist, Victoria Wilson Schultz at

.www.victoriawilsonschultz.blogspot.com

60/60, Day Eight

A busy day today. Change around some sculpture in the McBride Gallery in Annapolis (visit if you are in the area. A great place!) Running errands and catching up. A beautiful day for a challenge.

Sitting outside on my friend's patio by her pond. Woods behind us and birds all around. Peaceful.

I had intended to sculpt one of her dogs, or maybe the deer here. (yes, I know I have deer at home, but there are always more.) Looking closely at her pond, there were a bazillion (is that a word?) frog's eggs. Looking even closer and staying very still, there they were. Tiny little cute frogs!

Frogs? I've never sculpted frogs. OK. Time to start now. Cute little buggers, but foreign to my clay. A lot of fun, but I have lots to learn.

t's a wonder to me that this tiny little frog, along with his/her friends can make the most amazing noise in the middle of the night. I guess they were partying! Ribbit!

Check out the work of fellow 60/60 challenge artist, Victoria Wilson Schultz at

.www.victoriawilsonschultz.blogspot.com

60/60, Day Seven

I knew I would be on the road today, so my second sculpture from the zoo adventure gets to be posted today. My hands ache and are welcoming the break.

The Pittsburgh zoo has a wonderful herd of ellies of mixed ages. It's a great habitat with water hole and places to wander up and down hills. I will be visiting here again with my sculpture stand.

The elephants were constantly moving about. There are endless poses to be caught.

I told many people about the 60/60 challenge. Maybe they will continue to be interested and find us on line.

At one point I realized that I was going back closer into the detail. I was loosing a view of the whole and starting to focus in too close. I had stopped looking at the elephant and was letting my mind dictate what I "thought" I saw. That was when I realized it was time to pack up. Great lesson learned.

Check out the work of fellow 60/60 challenge artist, Victoria Wilson Schultz at

.www.victoriawilsonschultz.blogspot.com

60/60, Day Six

We were later than we thought, I think (time change). But, we made it to the zoo! Vic rigged up wheels for my box and stand and was "roadie" for the day.

Surprisingly, the rhino was quite active this morning. She found a stick and kept pushing it around and mouthing it with her lovely prehensile lip.

In fact she was so active, what I thought would be an easy first go, turned into a challenge. She eventually lay down. Now why didn't I choose that pose?

She did finally get up again and I did what I could to put something together. Lots of people thought it was great fun to watch me. More zoo trips are definitely in the plans.