Janel Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 I have a moment to share the current piece in progress. She is very small, perhaps 2.5 inches tall. She does stand on one foot. I will not post the whole piece yet. One reason for that, I have not got a good image to share, and another, life has been a bit busy to take the time for a good shot. In a while the rest will be shared. Janel PS. This is the second human figure that I have ever carved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Looks like that is resolving very nicely. We'll look forward to the finished piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DFogg Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Now that is a tease. I am really looking forward to seeing more of this one Janel. Here's to finding the flow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Delaunay Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 wow! I am impatient to see the continuation! I started to carve a woman but I prefer anything to show anything for the moment...it's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Janel Posted May 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Here is the link for the other human figure. The whole thing changes when the fingers, toes and eyes are being carved. I find myself looking at peoples bodies for their structure and for the relationships of soft parts to bones, light and shadows. It is hard to not stare while digesting the information! When the model for the first piece was napping, I was able to draw him to record the things I needed to refer to for the carving. Can't do that with other people very well these days, I am too embarrassed to begin drawing in public. I'll get back to work soon. My energy level is pretty low, rather shell shocked it seems. Being so close to the end, well sort of, I don't have much room for errors with the little woman. Thus the hesitancy to resume. "Friends" http://www.janeljacobson.com/carvings/288.html Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 I remember that piece. You captured so much expression. And what wood is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Ah yes Purpleheart as I see on the link. What an amazing piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Janel Posted May 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 More peeks. Still in progress. Images are intentionally left small. On my screen they are about life size. She is about 2.5 inches tall. Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted May 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Still sanding and polishing. My dilema is... where to put my JJ mark. There seems to be no one, right place for it. Maybe a clothing endorsement? Such decisions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 The hair looks great Janel, along with everything else! How about adding a little bikini with your signature on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Sanders Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 put it under her armpit (couldn't resist!) -Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Hastings Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 Still sanding and polishing. My dilema is... where to put my JJ mark. There seems to be no one, right place for it. Maybe a clothing endorsement?Such decisions! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You could give her a sun burst or three point knot work Tatoo on the small of the back with JJ worked into it. It seems like a popular place for them Seriously when it is hard to find the spot I think small. The smaller the better, but the pose is a standing one so you have down facing areas that maynot readily be viewed without handling. The bottom of the foot or the tricep would not detract too much from the piece as it would be displayed. Tucked in next to the hair on the the back near the shoulder blade seems like a good place to me. Just some random thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted May 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 Hahahaha thanks for the laughter! Good ideas! I'll let you know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted June 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 I put the tiny JJ in a loop of the long hair, at the lower end on her right side. No detail posted yet on that, but. . . . . go here to see the completed piece! http://www.janeljacobson.com/carvings/378.html Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted June 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 PHEW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Bonham Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Janel, WOW what a great piece of sculpture. The human figure is the most difficult subject to sculpt and you nailed it. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted June 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Thank you, Dick! The client likes the piece very much and has given it the name: "Begin Again" Now, on to new work! Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DFogg Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Magical, great work Janel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donn Salt Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Way to go Janel...... what a little ripper!!! Donn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Somehow I missed this(wrapped up in my own rant, no doubt ) It's a beautiful piece, Janel , capturing the yogic balance of tension/relaxation. I'm so glad the client liked it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted June 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Janel, can I ask how you got the close-up of the feet with the hint of reflection? Beautifully done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted June 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Thanks for asking. The answer begins with a question, which close-up? The carving is standing on a piece of black Plexi-glas. One light source, reflected from white board above and through diffuser on left, white reflective card on right. I think that is what I see with the reflections and with my memory of the set up. Hand held- daylight source, held in just the right position. (white balance for daylight) Daylight source, held in just the right position. (white balance for daylight) The photo sessions are lengthy and eventually after three days and sessions, I was able to balance the color and lighting to portray this carving like a sculpture of modest size rather than a tiny object of 2.5 inches in height. It is sooooo difficult to get it right (my interpretation of right, anyway). With each new piece, there is a new learning curve to experience. I am still using the Nikon Coolpix 4500. ISO was brought down to 100 to see if the black background would be black and not full of noise. This image was bright enough. Another piece from long ago, a dark purpleheart figure, it did not work well at all. Each piece has its own challenges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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