Portraiture
A good portrait visually tells the story of a person's journey through life.
My view is that portraits carved in wood tend to bring the subject who is being portrayed, much closer to us. Portraits in stone tend to maintain a respectful distance between the audience and the person being portrayed.
For me, modeled portraits capture a moment in time because of their fluidity and the rapid nature of applying the material under the sculptor's deft touch.
All being told, a portrait is a very personal record of a person's essence and time and because of this I would need to glean some understanding of the person though meetings, photos and usually a couple of sittings.
Portraiture
A good portrait visually tells the story of a person's journey through life.
My view is that portraits carved in wood tend to bring the subject who is being portrayed, much closer to us. Portraits in stone tend to maintain a respectful distance between the audience and the person being portrayed.
For me, modeled portraits capture a moment in time because of their fluidity and the rapid nature of applying the material under the sculptor's deft touch.
All being told, a portrait is a very personal record of a person's essence and time and because of this I would need to glean some understanding of the person though meetings, photos and usually a couple of sittings.
Portraiture
A good portrait visually tells the story of a person's journey through life.
My view is that portraits carved in wood tend to bring the subject who is being portrayed, much closer to us. Portraits in stone tend to maintain a respectful distance between the audience and the person being portrayed.
For me, modeled portraits capture a moment in time because of their fluidity and the rapid nature of applying the material under the sculptor's deft touch.
All being told, a portrait is a very personal record of a person's essence and time and because of this I would need to glean some understanding of the person though meetings, photos and usually a couple of sittings.
Arab Money Lender
Carved from pear wood. Natural untreated chisel finish. Designed to sit at a window looking at the passersby.
Approximately 18 inches high.
FOR SALE: £6,350
Arab Money Lender
Carved from pear wood. Natural untreated chisel finish. Designed to sit at a window looking at the passersby.
Approximately 18 inches high.
FOR SALE: £6,350
Arab Money Lender
Carved from pear wood. Natural untreated chisel finish. Designed to sit at a window looking at the passersby.
Approximately 18 inches high.
FOR SALE: £6,350
Stages in clay modelling from life.
Subject - Dwight (filmmaker)
Final casting in plaster. Colour and patination can be added if desired.
Stages in clay modelling from life.
Subject - Dwight (filmmaker)
Final casting in plaster. Colour and patination can be added if desired.
Stages in clay modelling from life.
Subject - Dwight (filmmaker)
Final casting in plaster. Colour and patination can be added if desired.
A lady of mixed Colombian and Italian descent.
A clay model was made, which was then cast in plaster ready to be carved in lime stone.
A lady of mixed Colombian and Italian descent.
A clay model was made, which was then cast in plaster ready to be carved in lime stone.
A lady of mixed Colombian and Italian descent.
A clay model was made, which was then cast in plaster ready to be carved in lime stone.
'Villain' - Half size portrait (not from life) in terracota wax
'Villain' - Half size portrait (not from life) in terracota wax
'Villain' - Half size portrait (not from life) in terracota wax
PRICES
Modeled Portraits
Prices for portraits depend on the size, how much of the body is modeled in addition, the type of mounting, the type of patination, the type of mould and the material they are cast in. Once they are modeled, more than one copy can be made during casting.
To give an example:
A price for a half size bust cast in basic plaster or cement resin start from £400 for one.
Full size busts start from £700
Subsequent copies, depending on the number required, will reduce in cost.
Carved Portraits
Will cost much more. Depending on the material, size, amount of detail and finishing, a carved portrait will start at £1600 for half life size and £4000 for full size. All subjects of carved portraits will have to be roughly modeled and sketched first.
PRICES
Modeled Portraits
Prices for portraits depend on the size, how much of the body is modeled in addition, the type of mounting, the type of patination, the type of mould and the material they are cast in. Once they are modeled, more than one copy can be made during casting.
To give an example:
A price for a half size bust cast in basic plaster or cement resin start from £400 for one.
Full size busts start from £700
Subsequent copies, depending on the number required, will reduce in cost.
Carved Portraits
Will cost much more. Depending on the material, size, amount of detail and finishing, a carved portrait will start at £1600 for half life size and £4000 for full size. All subjects of carved portraits will have to be roughly modeled and sketched first.
PRICES
Modeled Portraits
Prices for portraits depend on the size, how much of the body is modeled in addition, the type of mounting, the type of patination, the type of mould and the material they are cast in. Once they are modeled, more than one copy can be made during casting.
To give an example:
A price for a half size bust cast in basic plaster or cement resin start from £400 for one.
Full size busts start from £700
Subsequent copies, depending on the number required, will reduce in cost.
Carved Portraits
Will cost much more. Depending on the material, size, amount of detail and finishing, a carved portrait will start at £1600 for half life size and £4000 for full size. All subjects of carved portraits will have to be roughly modeled and sketched first.