Sunday, January 13, 2008

The Devil is in the details.......

I never really understood that saying, that is until I undertook this project! I almost threw him away a few times , I was just sooooo ready to give up on him and his "shenanigans", but I'm glad I didn't, because I learned quite a bit from those "shenanigans "! He was an enourmous learning experience, one that I won't soon forget and I now have a great respect for those who do this miniature sculpting for a living. He is a challenge doll for one of my fabulous ebay groups, SEHA, the theme is " Dancing Devils " I added the Valentine Day theme to him .
I was working with a deadline and thought I hadn't made it, up until this afternoon , I thought I was late with my listing, but found out otherwise so here he is, I added more definition to his face on the one in auction here...http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=250205474534&Category=357&_trksid=p3907.m29




The tail in this pic was removed due to the possibility of breakage due to it's thinness, I oppted for a much thicker one.

The hands were a bit more work than I expected but I was able to use a smaller guage wire then wrapped it with florist tape and applied a polymer glue over it then the clay a little at a time in layers and was able to build it up to a proper size.



I had initially put in my own handpainted eyes, made from glass head pins but went ahead with some blue glass eyes handmade by miniature artist Jane Walker.




Almost done, WHEW! I was still having problems though but got past them..thank goodness! I think he will be my last devil art...... for a while anyway.

Blessings,Flora

7 comments:

Cathy ~ Tadpoles and Teacups said...

AWESOME! Absolutely wonderful detail (those hands!), and the gesture in his pose is great too.

Cathy

Flora said...

Cathy,
I'm so glad you like him, he really was a test in patience...Something I'm sorely lacking!!!..lol
Blessings,Flora

Laume said...

He's absolutely amazing!

Flora said...

Laume,
Thank you, I'm so glad you think so!
Blessings,Flora

SALLY said...

I am the proud and happy owner of this beautiful boy. He will take the place of honor right in the middle of all my cherished Halloween goodies. I just love him, thanks for creating him Fora!! Sally

Flora said...

Sally!, I am so happy that he is yours,What more could I ask for than to have someone who will truly appreciate my art as you do!
Blessings,Flora

vintagepaletteart said...

WOW! WOW! Did I say WOW? He is a handsome devil! YOu are very talented Flora! Glad I found your blog! I will stop back often to see your amazing creations!

=D *Lori