Sign Invitational Challenge 2017 - Part eight

I spent an enjoyable hour and a half in the shop today beginning the hand sculpt of the detail on the steam engine. It is amazing really how fast the detail is built up with simple shapes of sculpting epoxy.  I' keeping it purposefully a little loose and sketchy as I believe it adds to the story. I am much more interested in creating a feeling than doing everything perfect. The looseness of the sculpt adds to the movement better than a tight sculpture which would look frozen and stiff. Little balls of sculpt form the rivets and they add so much character in a hurry.

Next up comes the jewelry - the little bits of detail like pipes and fittings which add a whole lot of interest. Stay tuned...