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Well what a fun (and messy) day! A birthday treat for me - a sculpture workshop messumscreative with Charlotte Moreton. The brief - to make a wire armature from given measurements, pose and cover with plaster and scrim. Wow this was a challenge, I like to take my time, consider all possibilities... in this medium? Not a chance! * You have to work super fast, building the shape up in layers as the plaster dries very quickly. * You need to adapt to the variations in the plaster mix. All mixed by eye, the consistency alters the finish. * Be prepared for your scrim to stick to itself like cling film. * Oh, and did I mention the mess! The rewards - working in this medium is surprising. You relinquish control, but find freedom for it. It feels experimental, and refreshing. The whole group were amazed by how our sculptures transformed. And a lovely bonus that our work was dry by the end of the workshop, so we could take it straight home. If I were to do this again I would definitely cut my scrim in advance, and arrange in piles of short, medium and long. And bring a contrasting backdrop board so I could clearly view the outline shape whilst I was sculpting. A spinning stand would also be handy, as if you touch the sculpture to turn it, you can accidentally alter the form. The whole experience was a great lesson in how to cut to the chase, find the essence of your subject, and communicate canine energy in the simplest of forms. Though this may not be the medium for me, I thoroughly enjoyed learning all about it. #messumscreative #workshop #sculptingworkshop #birthdaytreat #trysomethingnew #takeacourse #dogsculpture #sculpture #fastwork #workinprogress #onmytable #studioshot #behindthescenes #dogart #canineart #armature #houndsofinstagram #artistsofinstagram #saddog #hounddog #frailty #wiltshireart #salisburyartist #wiltshireartist #doglover #sculptureartist https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch-bGahL01T/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=