Sorry to disappoint you all but it's not a Rampant Rick or a Reindeer. It's a Skinny 'Orse!
'Orse is skinny and has a stumpy tail because I ran out of clay. And his head has dropped. Maybe he will look better after I've painted him. More mule than thoroughbred I think.
He reminds me of a newborn horse. I look forward to seeing him painted.
ReplyDeleteHe does look a bit unsteady on his legs like a young foal.
DeleteBut you really are improving.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat.
DeleteHe is very good. It is a bit difficult to get the right idea of scale from your photographs, I think I was imagining life size at one point yesterday but now I am thinking differently.
ReplyDeleteI didn't have enough clay for a life size horse! I'm guessing he's about 8 inches high (or two hands in horse language).
DeleteSome of the horses that are used in the game of Polo have seemed to be that skinny. I have often said that the Animal Welfare group ought to be notified. But, not for a clay one!
ReplyDeleteIdeally I would have made him plumper.
DeleteYes, definitely a newborn foal. I am really impressed with your skills.
ReplyDeleteI just have fun playing with the clay.
DeleteToo bad you can't bob the nose for some horse power . . . . but, better than anything I could make!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon.
DeleteCome on; admit it. It's Rick that went wrong and ended-up looking like a horse!!!
ReplyDeleteNo, no, that's not true! Rick doesn't look anything like a horse.
DeleteSue, that's great, it's a remarkable improvement over the King's Head! You are learning fast and your next project, if you buy more clay, will be even better.
ReplyDeleteWhat about a model of Rick next time - you can bribe him with treats to sit still!
Rick can't sit still for more than five seconds. I might take up macrame instead.
DeleteI've done macramé - amazing what you can produce with a ball of string!
DeleteI like the delicate way in which the horse's right front hoof is touching the ground. Did you need to create a wire scaffold to build him?...Time to order some more clay. Artistic ladies don't need fancy perfume or lingerie for Christmas. They need clay.
ReplyDeleteI need both! Yes, I used chicken wire for an armature.
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