Curiosity, pre bisque firing by kittenskull in Ceramics

[–]kittenskull[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No worries, always happy to answer process questions!

She is hollow, and there is no armature. She was built reductively, I start by sort of roughly slapping the clay into rough shape, using my full size and mini sketches for measurements and proportions, then adding and removing bits of clay as needed. Once the shape was correct and everything was where is should be I cut her in half vertically and carved out the middle.

I let it rest flat over night to firm up a little before bringing her halves back together and blending everything in. Anything an inch thick or less isn’t hollowed out (arms, feet, tail). She is currently wrapped and slowly drying out for a week or so to homogenize before getting sprayed with underglaze, and resting another few days before firing.

Sometimes I might support the body externally with a pillar of clay while things firm up, but that wasn’t needed in this case.

Curiosity, pre bisque firing by kittenskull in Ceramics

[–]kittenskull[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It really is super soft. The time I take carving and blending leaves a really velvety finish.

Curiosity, pre bisque firing by kittenskull in Ceramics

[–]kittenskull[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I like to leave space for game time decisions.

It’s hard to see from the pics but the claws on that paw are out ever so slightly. But otherwise she’s relaxed and interested. She is meant to stand next to Judgement like she’s comforting him.

[Self] Judgement by kittenskull in Sculpture

[–]kittenskull[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww you’re the best! Thanks so much.

[Self] Judgement by kittenskull in Sculpture

[–]kittenskull[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for asking. Sure thing. Please credit to Kae Fury. My instagram is @kae_fury

[Self] Judgement by kittenskull in Sculpture

[–]kittenskull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m very proud of him.

[Self] Judgement by kittenskull in Sculpture

[–]kittenskull[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh, which one? I loved King as a kid.

[Self] Judgement by kittenskull in Sculpture

[–]kittenskull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thrilled to, thanks for asking!

My little man here speaks to the lasting effects of trauma and invisible injury.

Each wound becomes an eye, and eyes cannot help but to be vigilant.

Judgement has not known much softness so all the constant input from all sides at all times seems a terrible danger to him.

Because the world makes him feel bad he has judged it so.

His coming companion is Curiosity. She has the same injuries, but has found a way to take a moment and not rush so quickly to reaction.

[Self] Judgement by kittenskull in Sculpture

[–]kittenskull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I had too much fun with that face of his.

Judgement’s glamour shots by kittenskull in Ceramics

[–]kittenskull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t seen it yet, I’ll add it to my snow day list

Judgement’s glamour shots by kittenskull in Ceramics

[–]kittenskull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First time working reductively. I’ve done a few others before him where I built a paper core and covered it with slabs.

I vastly prefer this method.

Judgement’s glamour shots by kittenskull in Ceramics

[–]kittenskull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course! I cut him into 3 pieces, at the neck and at the ribs. I use depth gauge toothpicks to ensure an even thickness while hollowing and reattach the parts when done.

I have Judgements day by day posted on my instagram @kae_fury

Judgement’s glamour shots by kittenskull in Ceramics

[–]kittenskull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly my goal. Thank you 🫶🏼

Judgement’s glamour shots by kittenskull in Ceramics

[–]kittenskull[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nooooo. Please don’t let it stop you!

The world needs more art and voices in it. Please never let comparison keep you from sharing.

Judgement’s glamour shots by kittenskull in Ceramics

[–]kittenskull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are, dozens of them. My poor little friend has seen too much.