I started another sculpture the other day. Finally.

I'm not really sure where it's going yet. It'll be a full figure, in the round (as opposed to the half-round mounted torsos I've been doing lately), and I'm contemplating making it poseable, with real clothes instead of all sculpted. But beyond that I'm not sure yet. I'm hoping to turn it into another small series, so I'm trying to come up with ideas that I could use for other sculptures too. A few thoughts:

* party people, like these, because I friggin' loved those little hats. Or maybe people with different hats? Or masks?

* circus & sideshow people, because the last novel I read was Water for Elephants, Mimi Kirchner made some inspiring tattooed men, and the circus is just cool. This could make for a large and very involved series (maybe more involved than I have time for right now?): ringmaster, lion tamer, unicyclist, clowns, sword swallower, trapeze artists, Siamese twins, bearded lady…

* people in animal costumes. totally trendy right now and probably overdone, but also fun to do and might look pretty cool.

* characters from nursery rhymes or children's stories…Jack Sprat and his tubby wife, Goldilocks (and people in bear costumes, as above?), little red riding hood

* a chess set? would have to switch back to just torsos, but could be pretty awesome. or maybe just a little person with a crown. crowns are cool.

* something with nature, 'cause I like it…moss, rocks, trees…I have no idea what this means or would look like

* members of an imaginary band. It could be fun to sculpt little guitars etc. Or totally infuriating.

* no theme, no clothes. just little naked people. maybe this would be more "fine art"-ish, less crafty (something I've been struggling with lately)…something about fragility and vulnerability, blah blah blah

So, that's kinda what my thought process looks like right now. Votes for any of the above, or other suggestions, are welcome!

Comments

[Michael Williams]

how about an out of work encyclopedia salesmen working as a bag boy to make ends meet.the circus is cool to.

[Jorge Quinteros]

I really enjoy watching the photos as the actual figure goes through development. Very neat to share.