Today I painted my hare...
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| paint, wax and bronze powder |
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| I applied a coat of black acrylic paint |
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| almost finished |
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| then I gently rubbed on some wax and bronze powder |
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| I had to resist the temptation to add more bronze, I didn't want him to look too blingy |
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| Dennis the Hare |
He's gorgeous. I like his expression - very pensive.
ReplyDeleteHe does look quite serious.
DeleteHello Sue,
ReplyDeleteThe transformation is incredible.
And, how appropriate for it to a hare....a sign of rebirth, resurrection and immortality. Just the spirit needed right now.
Thank you! I'm quite fond of hares.
DeleteDennis is lovely - I showed him to my hare collection and they thought him very lifelike.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat, that is very encouraging!
DeleteHe is looking very good. Was a drawing the first step?
ReplyDeleteI was too impatient to do the drawing but I have done hare paintings in the past so they were my reference. He just sort of evolved.
DeleteDennis is fantastic Sue. Is he weatherproof enough stay outdoors, or will he just be a fair weather hare?
ReplyDeleteNow you've has such a success with him - what next? You can't stop now!
He will be an indoor hare I think. What next? Well I do happen to have some clay left over..
DeleteI am so impressed. He looks amazing, just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou have discovered a new talent! I hope you continue to produce interesting things.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised at how much I enjoyed doing it.
DeleteVery clever. I love him.
ReplyDeleteThanks Helsie.
DeleteVery nicely done, the black paint and bronze are a great finish. More clay for another hare or will Dennis be solo?
ReplyDeleteI might try something totally different with the leftover clay. Not sure what though.
DeleteVery nice! Great creation!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, just the right amount of bronze.
ReplyDeleteThat was the hardest part - trying not to get carried away with the bronze.
DeleteSue I am amazed. I would be so proud if I created anything so lovely. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I am quite pleased with the result.
DeleteDennis is beautiful..what a talent you have. If you had made him on the Pottery Throw Down programme ( do you watch it?) that crying judge ( Keith?) would be in floods!
ReplyDeleteI haven't watched this programme yet, perhaps I should!
DeleteI've always loved pottery, and went to classes, mainly to use the firing facilities needed with traditional clay. Nowadays I use the self hardening clay, which saves so much time.
DeleteI've watched a couple of the Pottery Throw Down programmes and thought it was awful. Basically because it seemed to be modelled on Great British Bake Off!
Dennis is very handsome. What a clever finish with the bronze paint!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised how the effect of bronze powder on black paint turned out.
DeleteI came across your blog via Hattatt and one of those roundabout rabbit holes you do in lockdown... and then wow - that's a fantastic sculpture - I'm in awe! And the painting idea / technique is excellent too.
ReplyDeleteI keep meaning to sketch my little whippet - his jumble of legs are like discarded sticks - or maybe stilts - wonderful angles when he lies down and stretches. But enough... maybe it should have been a roundabout hare hole that I found you by...
Welcome to my blog Mark. Perhaps you should have a go at making a clay model of your whippet. You might need wire for his legs though!
DeleteI love your hare.x
ReplyDeleteFantastic job Sue! Well done. The hare looks brilliant and of course it is quite unique.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not another one quite like him!
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