March 2010


  • Five Masks Completed

    Top one larger than life size, middle considerably smaller, other three approximately life size. All patinas are oil paint.


  • cathARTic masks +

    The following are IN PROCESS — NOT COMPLETED!


  • Gorgeous spring day; perfect for making an armature outside. The dowel will support a big head; a skinny neck and little body will go underneath. I finished hollowing out six masks, will bisque fire them in a few days.


  • ย  ย  Sculpted “off the hump” intending to cut it off the hump as a mask, but now not sure if I’ll cut it off or leave the “hump” as a base.


  • And now there are Four

    Quick clay sketch by Steve Eichenberger ย  I may put pupils in the eyes, not sure yet. If so, it will be easier to do after the clay firms up in a few days. I kind of like the way the eye orbs relate to the other roundish shapes and volumes: the dome of the…


  • Productive insomnia …

    I laid awake a few nights ago and came up with a plan for freeing up my style. It was encouraging, exciting, motivating. I look forward to implementing it. The basic points: โ€ข cut / piece / juxtapose parts and fragments to create a whole โ€ข synthesize! with my background in construction, sculptured brass dies,…


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