Just uploading some pics of the "practically finished" helmet. Of course, since I have a couple of weeks I will niggle here and there for final touch ups. Especially when adding paint to clay, it is never really finished; everytime you look at it, you can see where you've either missed a spot or there's a spot that really should be cleaner. But it's basically complete.
I'm working on the helmets on a glass head that you can buy at Pier 1 store. Normally it just keeps regular hats looking good, but the helmets look great on it (and it so much easier to work on them this way). Mine was gifted to me several years ago, so it wasn't an extra purchase and very convenient.
The idea for the second one is already finished in my head, so all I have to do now is paint it. This next one will be a painting on the helmet, with an ode to the company I work for and the military. It's fitting.
My first helmet is planned to be a synthesis of our beautiful Canadian Landscape, a quiet scene of trees (naturally) and rocks, very akin to the Canadian Shield terrain (my favourite). I'm using sculptural pieces atop the helmet, planning everything to be painted for the final finish. So for now I'm not worrying about the colour of the clay being used, just the forms and shapes.
Today I made a large batch of pieces for the natural elements, and tonight I'm working on placement.
Was happily playing in a new media this weekend, better clay and this time for the entire chess board. I'm liking the results, although I only really only just started. It's more work than they say; my hands are getting a real workout, and boy does it smell right out of the container. Even the dog left the room. But it's great.
Started a new painting too, this one 60"x30", so now I'll have several things on the go at once. Now I really like this idea.
Will have to wait until next Saturday to get more clay to finish the chessboard, rather pooped about that. But I'm going to get to paint on this half right away anyway.
