Natasha Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hello everyone! So much time I had nothing for boast! This sculpture took so much time! The subject of "Babilon" is a little bit biblical (Babilonian whores), a little bit History (cult of Goddess Ishtar and her priestess) and a lot of fantasy! So, it was carved from walrus tusk, 34 cm tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I would like to add details, but if the images will be too much, I'll remove a part of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Montgomery Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Wow !!! please say that you took pictures of the progression/process of the carving would love to see how you did it and with what tools!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 No, I forgot to do photos..... I used graver machine a bit for rough shape and such tools.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Wow that is spectacular. The mind boggles as to how you create such an amazing piece. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hello Natasha! I am in awe! Floating ribbons, strands of pearls, and the billowing hair raises the complexity tremendously for carving. One of those elements alone would be challenge enough to execute. As well, you have created gorgeous women, with beautiful hands and tiny fingers. What a stunning accomplishment! The dedication and patience you have given to this deserves a hearty congratulations !!! Just a wee bit of shop talk, I am curious about the white powder in the bottle cap. Is that something that you used to bring such a high gloss to the ivory? Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Holy smokes, Natasha! An amazing accomplishment. Congratulations. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Oh, no, it was just an unlucky test, this white powder was Tsunoko, used for Maki-e, but for polishing any ivory it is absolutely empty spent time! Sand-papers are the best, I use from #220 till #2000. Thank You for your compliments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yloh Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Wow. Yloh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Anderson Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Whoosh...... That's the the sound of my hair being blown back. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 ... (speechless) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuri Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Wow! Обалдённая работа. Неудивительно что вы не выкладывали свои работы уже давно. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornel Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Natasha ! What an unbelievable crazy composition You made with this sculpture......!!! I am veeeeery impressed......really...... and if I think about all the difficult corners and undercuts, the almost unpossible sections wich You have managed.......CONGRATULATION !!! :) How many patiently weeks,months and how much imaginative power must be in this sculpture........ ? Amazing and Wonderful !!! Cornel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas M. Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I can't stay without writing anything.... but don't know what to write... amazing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thank You, so pleasant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopacki Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Absolutely beautiful, voluptuous, incredible, stunning, wonderful, amazing. You are truly one of the best when it comes to bringing something like this out of a piece of Ivory, thank you so much for your talent and sharing it with all of us at the forum. All my best ............. Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strom Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Exquisite work with wonderful composition. A wonderful piece of true art. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Murray Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Very impressive composition and finishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whimsical Wood Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Absolutely astoundingly good design, conception, workmanship and finish not to mention a marathon and a half of concentrated effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Twilbeck Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Very cool, Beautiful, etc, etc,,, Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jct Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Arrghhh!.... ( je meurs) a+ jct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus homestead Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hello Natasha, Oh my - you are walking with the Goddess yourself - this is fabulous!!! Such a delightful mix of Classical and Fantasy. Thank you, ~Magnus~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt K Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Speechless in envy and admiration of your craft. Superlatives are not good enough anymore to describe all those details and care taken in executing them. You are working in voids that seem not possible to reach, yet you manage, and with perfection; no less. Congratulation to the completition of this master-piece, and thank you for sharing. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Seton-Browne Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 OK. And just as I was about to start carving again after moving to australia what do I see.....stunning technique and compaotion as ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy M Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 So beautiful, incredible, astonishing. Thanks for letting me see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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