The Western Girl - Relief Sculpture

[Rich Sculpts]

So pleased to actually have something to show folks around here! My latest work is a relief sculpture of a sharpshooter from the old west I've entitled it "The Western Girl". Its a relief plaque created in Super Sculpey, its dimensions are Height: 110 mm, Width: 83 mm and Thickness: 10 mm. What you see here is the final finish once the primer has been added then re-worked for moulding.

Here is a work in progress image.

And lastly a photo of the resin casting.

-Rich

 

[Dan Morton]

Well done! An interesting choice of subject!

All the best,
Dan

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Superb work. Far harder to sculpt a relief than a round IMO and this could not be bettered. I am blown away.

 

[Gaudin]

Very nice, it is like a cameo, would be interesting to try sardonix or agate effect - fusion of Ancient Rome and Wild west

 

[Rich Sculpts]

Very nice, it is like a cameo, would be interesting to try sardonix or agate effect - fusion of Ancient Rome and Wild west

The cameo effect is exactly what I was after, I have been studying examples of Wedgewood Jasperware to see how the old masters achieved the results, in particular John Flaxmans work (that man was a genius!)

Rich

 

[Rich Sculpts]

Superb work. Far harder to sculpt a relief than a round IMO and this could not be bettered. I am blown away.

Thank you Colin, I'm a great fan of your work that is wonderful compliment!

-Rich

 

[Rich Sculpts]

Well done! An interesting choice of subject!

All the best,
Dan

Thank you Dan
-Rich

 

[Colin_Fraser]

My wife collects 18C Wedgwood so I have seen a lot of Flaxman's and others' work up close. You are right on track to emulate some of those great artists. I really like some of the 3/4 views you find on some of Wedgwood's portrait plaques. Amazing undercutting and molding given the tecnology of the day.

 

[Rich Sculpts]

My wife collects 18C Wedgwood so I have seen a lot of Flaxman's and others' work up close. You are right on track to emulate some of those great artists. I really like some of the 3/4 views you find on some of Wedgwood's portrait plaques. Amazing undercutting and molding given the tecnology of the day.

I think it was in one of your posts you mentioned him, I would never have discovered his work otherwise

-Rich

 

[Colin_Fraser]

I think it was in one of your posts you mentioned him, I would never have discovered his work otherwise

-Rich

If I can take 1/1000 of the credit for what you did above I am chuffed

Mrs Fraser says beautiful job and apply for a post at Wedgwood.

 

[Nap]

Rich,

That is one beautiful bit of work , amazingly smooth ...

is this based on a portrait of a "Western girl" ...

I am intrigued about the medal on a ribbon at her neck ?

Looking forward to seeing this come to life

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[peedee]

Very tasty Rich.

Paul

 

[Rich Sculpts]

Rich,

That is one beautiful bit of work , amazingly smooth ...

is this based on a portrait of a "Western girl" ...

Its a combination of photos from the period of a certain famous sharpshooter

Rich

 

[ellie]

beautiful work a credit to you very smooth and the detail is very crisp. love to see this one painted.

keep it up

Ian

www.elliesminiatures.com

 

[Blind Pew]

Beautiful, stunning, top notch. I love it.

 

[bonehead]

I don't know anything about Wedgwood, but this is an excellent bas-relief sculpture. And yeah, I immediately recognized her as Annie Oakley. The likeness is spot on. Kudos!!

 

[Rich Sculpts]

I don't know anything about Wedgwood, but this is an excellent bas-relief sculpture. And yeah, I immediately recognized her as Annie Oakley. The likeness is spot on. Kudos!!

Many thanks Mike!

-Rich

 

[chippy]

Annie Oakley , nice .
chippy

 

[Joe55]

!!

Will Chuck of the 'Red Lancers' be carrying this here in the States?

Joe

 

[Gaudin]

I am intrigued about the medal on a ribbon at her neck ?

Nap, I think Rich may have awfully, terribly let you down on this one by choosing just one medal ..... . It could have been .....this: