https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2020/10/17/troll-fol-de-rol/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2020-10-17-19.06.16.jpg2020-10-17Take him to his home.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2020-10-17-13.03.18-e1612454835962.jpg2020-10-17Up close ... not too closehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2020-10-12-13.33.19.jpg2020-10-12Give him some hair and warts plus a runny nosehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2020-10-11-12.47.41.jpg2020-10-11Once the paper is dry, get started with the painthttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2020-10-08-17.21.29-1.jpg2020-10-08Cover that with paper machehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2020-10-07-16.44.31.jpg2020-10-07Starting with the framework of chicken wire ...2021-02-04T16:25:02+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2017/11/01/initials/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2017-11-01-10.04.21.jpg2017-11-01subtlety was asked for .... I think it worked.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2017-11-01-10.04.03.jpg2017-11-01The stone was installed in the extension.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2017-10-16-12.41.14.jpg2017-10-16Carved out the initials without cleaning the stone. https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2017-10-16-09.51.16.jpg2017-10-16Family initials drawn out on the stone I was given.2021-02-03T16:56:01+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2019/07/10/world-heritage-site-loga/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2019-07-10-18.27.08-e1612370044235.jpg2019-07-10Detailhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-06-05-16.35.07.jpg2018-06-05Now installed into the seat and waiting for the coping stones to to it offhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-06-03-13.18.36.jpg2018-06-03All washed and ready to be installed. Now it is washed, you can see the lie of calcite running right through the design.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-05-31-20.54.34.jpg2018-05-31Th completed carving.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-05-30-18.37.35.jpg2018-05-30Next I draw out the design in pencil. This is a piece of Combe Down Stone . Very fitting for the Benchhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-05-23-18.15.00.jpg2018-05-23The Site where the bench is to be builthttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-05-21-10.07.43.jpg2018-05-21Firstly I made a clay maquette to show the client. I decided to keep the rough texture of the rubble stone https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2019-07-10-18.27.24.jpg2019-07-10Coping stones arrived and the seat is now open to the public2021-02-03T16:39:14+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2016/10/16/see/2021-01-29T17:48:45+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2017/04/06/do/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2017-04-16-16.04.10.jpg2017-04-16Done!https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2017-03-16-17.53.12.jpg2017-03-16Hair time ... Think like a raindrophttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2017-03-16-17.53.02.jpg2017-03-16Hand detail now and drawing, drawing, drawinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2016-12-15-20.55.00.jpg2016-12-15 20.55.00https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2016-11-10-20.54.41.jpg2016-11-10It's important to compare and measure from the maquette all the times.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2016-10-20-21.01.17-e1611941788296.jpg2016-10-20Finding the facehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2016-09-29-20.55.41-e1611941773568.jpg2016-09-29Now to shape in more detailhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2016-09-22-20.53.58.jpg2016-09-22Shaping the headhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2016-09-22-18.14.44-e1611941816994.jpg2016-09-22Start to take away the airhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2017-04-06-20.56.19.jpg2017-04-06Smooth off the surfaces2021-01-29T17:47:14+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2016/03/24/speak/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2015-03-24-16.32.09.jpg2015-03-24 16.32.09Add the handshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2017-04-16-16.04.04.jpg2017-04-16 16.04.04https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2016-03-22-20.43.55.jpg2016-03-22Bit of hairdressinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2016-02-25-20.51.48.jpg2016-02-25 20.51.48https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2016-01-14-20.54.00.jpg2016-01-14Starting to see the final shape better nowhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2015-11-26-21.00.00.jpg2015-11-26Continue with shaping, and drawing, drawing, drawinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2015-10-15-20.34.02.jpg2015-10-15Time to start shapinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2015-10-01-21.03.02.jpg2015-10-01Cutting away the airhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2015-09-10-20.05.14.jpg2015-09-10Starting with the measuringhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2017-08-25-14.16.32.jpg2017-08-25and finished2021-01-29T17:29:51+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2015/08/05/hear/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-05-07-20-24-02.jpgFinding the armsUsing a saw to find the arms.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-07-26-11-14-26.jpgHairTime for a visit to the coiffeur.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-07-12-19-02-10.jpgNearly thereI keep the maquette close all the time for measuring and comparison.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-07-04-17-35-25.jpgFaceStarting to shape the detail and find the face.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-06-11-21-03-46.jpgHands and armsThis piece is symmetrical, so I work on both sides at the same time.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-05-21-20-36-28.jpgStart of detailI like to mark out where everything is so I can create the picture of the finished piece long before it's there.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-04-30-20-50-29.jpgFirst cutsFinding the levels of the features.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-04-23-18-59-38-copy.jpgBlock of Bath Stone30cm (12inch) cube of Bath stone marked up and ready to go.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-03-22-15-39-16-copy.jpgMaquette 2Side viewhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-03-22-15-39-09-copy.jpgMaquette 1Make the hands for "Hear ..."2021-01-29T16:57:26+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/work-in-progress/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/jeniwood-end-of-day-bathstone.jpgJeniWood-End of day-BathStonehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/jeniwood-seafoodbasket-printedcard.jpgJeniWood-SeafoodBasket-PrintedCardhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018-05-24-20-43-001.jpg2018-05-24 20.43.00https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018-05-24-20-43-00-e1527500461126.jpg2018-05-24 20.43.00Starting to shape ithttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018-05-24-18-49-10.jpg2018-05-24 18.49.10Adding off cut to create an overhanghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-01-20-10-51-48.jpg2018-01-20 10.51.48https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2017-12-17-13-01-44.jpg2017-12-17 13.01.44https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2017-10-27-12-51-27.jpg2017-10-27 12.51.27https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-01-04-20-37-37.jpg2018-01-04 20.37.37https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-11-16-20-37-53.jpg2017-11-16 20.37.532021-01-29T16:38:56+00:00weekly0.6https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/events/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/towards-stillness-poster-copy.jpgtowards-stillness-poster---Copyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/xmas-show-2014.jpgxmas-show-2014https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/white-rabbit_poster-card.jpgWhite Rabbit Posterhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2014-10-01-14-18-011.jpg2014-10-01 14.18.01https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2014-10-01-14-15-30.jpg2014-10-01 14.15.30https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/laura-exhibition-poster.jpgLaura-exhibition-posterhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/white-rabit-in-the-pub.jpgWhite Rabit in the FnFStill Worried about the time.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/seafood-in-pub3-e1394190757370.jpgSee Food in FnF 1Showing the entire piece with tables in the dining room of the Forester and Flower, Bathhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/seafood-in-pub2.jpgSee Food in FnF 2View along the wallhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/seafood-in-pub1.jpgSee Food in the FnFDetail view along the piece2021-01-29T16:33:38+00:00weekly0.6https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/contact/2021-01-28T15:34:05+00:00weekly0.6https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/about/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/me-working.jpgMe workingin Malvern Cottage Studiohttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mad_hatter.jpgMad HatterMad Hatter's Tea Party2021-01-28T15:19:39+00:00weekly0.6https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2014/04/21/elodie-portrait-commission/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-grey-version.jpgPhoto grey versionWorking out the 3d elementshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-fin-face-hat-e1398070578898.jpg Finished face & hatWatercolour of pieceshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-face-4.jpgfaceDetail of facehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-background-2.jpgPhoto background Watercolour backgroundhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-14-08-47-151.jpgFinal pieceFinished 3d watercolour unframedhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-13-15-31-23.jpgCut outGlueing it togetherhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-10-13-38-35.jpg2014-04-10 13.38.35Preliminary sketchhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-09-original-photo.jpg2014-04-09 Original PhotoWhat a cutie2021-01-27T18:43:21+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2017/02/02/dachshund-tailors-dummy/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2018-01-21-11.17.05.jpgFinal pieceI'm happy with how it all fits togetherhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2018-01-20-10.51.48.jpgFirst buildThis shows the development process. From source photo, blank model, painted flats and built modelhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2018-01-16-08.52.00.jpgHeadDetail. Left, right and top of head pieceshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2018-01-15-15.28.49.jpgCompleteAll the pieces are now complete. At this point I will scan the sheets to make sure they all work togetherhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2018-01-14-12.38.31.jpgFeetNow I apply the darker areashttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2018-01-13-18.01.21.jpgUnderpaintingI begin with washes to make sure I've got the patternation in the correct placehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2018-01-12-18.23.18.jpgPattern piecesTraced pieces ready for paintinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2018-02-27-16.25.12.jpgPaper Dogshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-11-28-15-25-20.jpgFinal PieceHaving cut out the traced down pieces onto 35gsm watercolour paper, I can now assemble the piece. Here it is on the cutting mat waiting for the client to pick-up.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-11-28-13-00-58.jpgpreparing for the final pieceEach pattern piece is traced and marked with where the adjustments will be. These are then transferred to the final building material.2021-01-27T18:30:23+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2016/09/02/eagle-house/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-08-21-20-12-31.jpgFinal Piece... in the studiohttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-08-21-16-34-57.jpgFinal PieceIn studiohttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-08-20-11-40-34.jpgDress making... with a hot glue gun.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-08-19-16-04-20.jpgEagle HouseAs it looks today.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-08-19-16-01-15.jpgAustrian PineThe sapling planted in 1909 - Today.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-08-15-17-11-56.jpgPaintingUsing only black water colour, I wanted the figure to have a ghost like appearance.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-08-15-14-02-43.jpgdevelopmentCreating 3d effect.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-08-02-15-18-22.jpgInitial Drawingworking out the posture.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-08-21-16-35-40.jpgDetailGhost-like face of Annie2021-01-27T18:25:45+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2015/02/05/towards-stillness/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/photo6-e1423216325538.jpgWords... and this is what it is.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/photo5.jpgOn showAs seen at the Towards Stillness show February 2015 in 44AD Artspace, Bathhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/photo4.jpgFinal pieceReady to submit to the gallery for exhibitionhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/photo3.jpgBack viewThe back view never looks great, but you can see how it is constructedhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/photo2.jpgFrames gluedWorking out where the men will go before painting them black - the ladies will be whitehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/photo1.jpgFramesSorting out the composition2021-01-27T18:23:12+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2016/07/16/dorothy-house-charity-auction/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/tulip-002.jpgColour and graphite pencil drawing on floating mount.35cm x 28cm Unframed SOLDhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/stone-x3.jpgCarved Bath Stone34cm x 11cm x 6cm SOLDhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-06-22-13-53-59.jpgDorothy House Logo 2Cut mount card 31cm x 23cm Unframedhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-06-22-13-53-38.jpgDorothy House Logo 1Cut mount card 31cm x 23cm Unframedhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/tulip-005.jpgAcrylic Paint on Slate30cm x 20cm Unframed SOLD2021-01-27T18:21:53+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2018/08/28/pick-a-colour/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-08-02-20.41.33.jpg2018-08-02The date so he has no excuse not to buy those flowershttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-06-24-17.07.38.jpg2018-06-24The original idea made from paper. 50% size of finished piece.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-08-23-14.45.27.jpg2018-08-23 14.45.27https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-08-04-15.19.25.jpg2018-08-04Final Piece drying in the sunshine.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-08-02-20.41.16.jpg2018-08-02Thought I had better change the message ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-07-30-20.53.02.jpg2018-07-30I thought it would be a nice idea to ask their child to write the numbers and message ......https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-07-10-20.49.45.jpg2018-07-10Shape complete, just sanding then the detailhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-07-03-20.03.51.jpg2018-07-03Introducing the detail trying to give the impression of paperhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-06-24-17.07.40.jpg2018-06-24Referring to the maquette all the time, measuring, measuring and measuringhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-08-23-14.46.04.jpg2018-08-23As presented to them at their wedding.2021-01-27T18:20:46+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2016/03/19/macaw/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/parrot-wing-032.jpgMacaw WingDetail of watercolour winghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/parrot-lines-003.jpgDie LinesWorking out the seperationshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2016-02-23-16.16.53.jpgSeparationsWatercolour of separations finishedhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/drawing.jpgInitial DrawingIndicating tagshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/parrot-finished.jpgMacaw - FinishedMade up and hung2021-01-27T18:17:55+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2017/12/24/father-christmas-decoration/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2020-12-27-14.31.031.jpg2020-12-27 14.31.031Framed and on the wallhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-11-19-13.10.34.jpg2017-11-19 13.10.34Building up the highlights and lowlightshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-11-15-20.43.57.jpg2017-11-15 20.43.57Shading and shapinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-11-15-20.43.56.jpg2017-11-15 20.43.56https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-11-14-17.20.14.jpg2017-11-14 17.20.14In the begininghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-11-19-17.10.15-e1609080977743.jpgFinal pieceFinished2021-01-27T18:10:56+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2016/02/07/out-of-the-stone/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-01-27-12-09-01.jpgDetail of the Old ChapThis casting method doesn't loose any detail.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-01-27-12-08-36.jpgDetail on the Modern ChapUp close.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-01-27-12-08-08.jpgCold Cast Bronze... I had them cold-cast in Bronze and set into a piece of Bath Stone from the Combe Down Mine.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2015-09-09-17-16-30.jpgFired PieceInitially this was to be a maquette for a piece of public art, but alas no funding, so ....https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2015-08-16-15-24-48.jpgRecreate Finished PieceRejoin the chaps into position and wait for them to dry before firing.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2015-08-16-14-36-55.jpgModern Miner ResearchHaving got to know some of the modern miners during their time infilling, I contacted one of them for reference material for the safety equipment used at the time. Thank you Mark Pooley.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2015-08-16-11-23-15.jpgSplit the chaps to sort them seperatelyAt this point I was having trouble reaching in between them, so I decided to split them whilst I worked on them.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2015-08-15-08-22-32.jpgModern Miner DetailSame sort of thing here.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2015-08-14-18-39-26.jpgOld Miner DetailTime to start some detail. I don't want too much detail, just pointers.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2015-08-09-16-38-271.jpgNew MinerI now introduce the modern miner to the pose. Very basic body shapes at this point.2021-01-27T18:08:19+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2016/02/18/bookends/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/photo-6-e1455801495468.jpg18th Century chapStarting off with the stone miner, I use old newspaper clippings and other photographic research from our local stone mining museumhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/photo-10.jpgStart of the modern minerUsing the old miner as a guide, I start getting the size and stance of the new miner in placehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/photo-15.jpgTogetherThis shows both of the figures standing in their own separate mines. The modern miner is taller as the clay is still wet and he will shrink down to the same size as the other chap. https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/photo-11.jpgModern miner detailOne of the things I was very conscious of was the difference in the equipment that each chap took with him. https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/photo-7.jpgDetailWorking from those photos, I was able to see the sort of clothing they wore for working.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/photo-3-e1455801326142.jpgIn the beginingAs I was creating bookends, I needed a structure to make sure they matchedhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/start-to-finish-bookends-detail-2.jpgDetail of older chapCold cast bronze set on hand carved Bath Stone.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/start-to-finish-bookends-detail-1.jpgDetail of modern minerCold cast bronze set on hand carved Bath Stone.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/start-to-finish-bookends.jpgFinal PiecesNew and old/beginning and end.2021-01-27T18:05:39+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2013/05/20/puzzled/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/puzzled-4-e1382785445187.jpgPuzzled 3Final piece viewed from behindhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/puzzled-2-e1382785381130.jpgPuzzled 2Final piece viewed from above with finishhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/puzzled-12.jpgLegs.. base coat ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/puzzled-11.jpgTorso.. more base coat ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/puzzled-10.jpgArmsApply the base coat ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0196.jpgFired 2another angle ... next the finish ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0195.jpgFired 1Before it was fired, I cut it into 4 pieceshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/nude-01.jpgWet clay 1Almost finished the sculpture https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/nude-02.jpgWet Clay 2another angle ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/puzzled-5-e1382784669370.jpgPuzzled 1Final piece2021-01-27T18:01:53+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2013/11/23/wooden-wine-boxes/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/from-my-iphone-546.jpgSide panel finishDark polish finish https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/from-my-iphone-534.jpgSide panelCarving of ivy on side panelhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/from-my-iphone-531.jpgLid FinishAdding the finish, using dark wood polish https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/from-my-iphone-559.jpgFinished Bottle installed in this onehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/from-my-iphone-525.jpgLid and sideFinished carving of lid, and plan for side panelhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/from-my-iphone-530.jpgWedding commissionJanuary Weddinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/from-my-iphone-568.jpgPlain boxReady for carvinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/097.jpgInitialsCarved initials of the recipienthttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/0961.jpgRose DetailClose up of varnished detailhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/095.jpgRose BoxCommission piece for a Birthday Gift - Gardening gloves and fork/trowel set.2021-01-27T17:56:30+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2012/02/21/lost-at-sea/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/lost-at-sea-41.jpgLost at sea 2Final Piece at an anglehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/lost-at-sea-51.jpgLost at sea3Final piece, tighter anglehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/lost-at-sea-31.jpgLost at sea 1 Final Piece from the front2021-01-27T17:46:43+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2013/02/20/carrot/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/carrot-09.jpgStep 8Stand it up and hope it doesn't all fall off ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/carrot-08.jpgStep 7Attached everything to the frame (Detail) ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/carrot-07.jpgStep 6Attached everything to the frame ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/carrot-06.jpgStep 5Find an old battered frame ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/carrot-05.jpgStep 4Prune a conifer ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/carrot-04.jpgStep 3Paint it orange ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/carrot-03.jpgStep 2Hit it with lots of sharp things ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/carrot-1.jpgStep 1Take a lump of wood ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/carrot-11.jpgStep 9.. and at 20 past 4, hang it on the wall.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/on-its-way.jpgOn its way2021-01-27T17:43:36+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/miscellaneous/2021-01-27T17:41:13+00:00weekly0.6https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/paper-sculpture/2021-01-27T17:28:25+00:00weekly0.6https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/painting/2021-01-27T17:28:23+00:00weekly0.6https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2018/03/26/schnauzer/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/bits-1.jpgHead PiecesUsing the pieces from the Dachshund as a base I was able to change them to fit body shape of the Schnauzerhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/schnouzer-2.jpgSchnouzer 2Second reference photo to get the features of the head and facehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/schnouzer-1.jpgSchnouzer 1First reference Photograph to get body shapehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-03-26-17.55.29.jpgFinal PieceUsing some of the mechanics from the Dachshund, I complete the modelhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-04-23-16.56.23.jpgTogethergetting ready for the show2021-01-27T17:20:24+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2018/08/24/bespoke-cards/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/design-of-the-card.jpg2018-08-16This was the initial design for the inside of the cardhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-08-19-14.26.05.jpg2018-08-19After a slight change in, now to cut it out. Because I know the recipient very well the research was easier that if I were doing it for someone I don't know.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-08-22-21.00.07.jpg2018-08-22Finally write the date on the outside of the card and a message on the envelopehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-08-22-10.36.35-e1610113087965.jpg2018-08-22I now place the cutout piece inside the card gluing it on the fold only.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-08-20-14.28.44-e1610111280412.jpg2018-08-20Finally that which refers to them both.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-08-19-18.07.40-e1610111261521.jpg2018-08-19Then on to what interests Alex.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-08-19-15.22.09.jpg2018-08-19So starting with a drawing cut out the images that relate to Phoebe first.2021-01-27T17:04:42+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2019/01/30/billys-portrait/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-13-12.38.05-1.jpg2019-01-13Given to the Owner Unframed https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2019-01-13-12.46.03-e1609347335245.jpg2019-01-13 12.46.03Lots of source imageshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2019-01-12-13.23.21.jpg2019-01-12 13.23.21Highlights and lowlightshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2019-01-12-11.55.47.jpg2019-01-12 11.55.47Background and midtoneshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2019-01-12-10.22.15.jpg2019-01-12 10.22.15Working out 3d elementshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2019-01-09-13.54.15.jpg2019-01-09 13.54.15I chose two to work from, sometimes you can get more detail that way.2021-01-09T14:14:36+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2021/01/03/stone-flag/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-01-05-16.23.07.png2021-01-05 16.23.07As installed by the ownerhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/knill-flag-01-1.jpgKnill Flag 01The original design of the family flaghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/knill-flag-02.jpgKnill Flag 02This is the drawing I made at full size of final carvinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/knill-flag-01.jpgKnill Flag 01Using this image as the starting point I had to enlarge and flatten out the designhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2020-11-26-15.50.16.jpgReleif carvingOnce the shape is worked and smooth, only then can carving of the detail begin.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2020-10-31-16.16.46.jpgShaping into a flagI used the string to ensure that the dimensions of the stone were the same as the original drawinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2020-09-30-10.52.07.jpgOriginal stoneThis shows the original stone which came from the commissioners house during a renovation.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2020-12-14-22.43.49.pngFinal Piecethe final carving now cleaned of dust showing the lines of calcite with in the limestone. This is typical of Combe Down Stone. 2021-01-08T14:34:40+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2021/01/08/friendship-knot/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/xrxzcjwdxfiohxdl3nt6zwsjgjvo6wheu80svbjx26l3k8plsnbbpjml69r-hmbppkc.pngXrXzCJwDXfiohXDl3nt6ZwsJGJvO6WHEu80svBJx26l3K8PLsNBBPJMl69r-hMBpPkcA Reef knot as referencehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2020-12-11-13.09.22.jpg2020-12-11The initial drawing and first cuts to get rid of the wastehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2020-12-14-15.12.30.jpg2020-12-14I decided to have different textures on each rope to represent the two different characters of each person.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2020-12-12-16.01.06.jpg2020-12-12Time to shape the "rope"https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2020-12-11-15.40.07.jpg2020-12-11Chiselling the different layershttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2020-12-11-14.36.47.jpg2020-12-11Marking up the high and low points2021-01-08T14:27:10+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2012/04/20/stone-carving/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0186.jpgLetteringPlanning the letteringhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0182.jpgDetail.. Defining the detail ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0180.jpgdefining depth.. Clearing away the background ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0164.jpgThe first planningStarting to get the image ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0194.jpgBath Stone CarvingFinished carving for a wedding commission2021-01-08T12:54:28+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2020/12/29/eggs-portrait/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2020-07-26-13.26.43.jpg2020-07-26 13.26.43First sketchhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2020-12-29-15.53.12.jpg2020-12-29 15.53.12Framed and handed overhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2020-11-02-13.40.55-1.jpg2020-11-02 13.40.55-1Finished paintinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2020-12-29-15.53.17.jpg2020-12-29 15.53.17Reference Photo 2.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/photo-reference.jpgEggReference Photo 1.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2020-10-26-14.51.21-e1609258277801.jpg2020-10-26 14.51.21Starting high and low lightshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2020-10-26-14.44.18.jpg2020-10-26 14.44.18Detailhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2020-09-21-15.47.57.jpg2020-09-21 15.47.57Underpainting2021-01-03T17:41:23+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2019/05/20/read-all-about-it/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2020-12-27-14.14.39.jpg2020-12-27 14.14.39https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/news-paper-headline.jpgNews Paper HeadlineI created my own version of the newspaper front pagehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2019-07-04-17.37.09.jpg2019-07-04 17.37.09exhibited duing Bath College End of Year Showhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2019-05-14-18.52.28.png2019-05-14Voted Best in show at the London Stone Show held at the ExCel Centrehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2019-03-22-17.24.52.jpg2019-03-22Now for the creases on the cuff of the glovehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2019-03-21-14.05.42.jpg2019-03-21Badge traced out ready for carvinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2019-03-20-15.11.39.pngLogoTime to introduce the badgehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2019-03-14-15.25.38.jpg2019-03-14Now the front of the stackhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2019-03-13-16.54.21.jpg2019-03-13Completed headline, just the photo to dohttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2019-03-12-19.39.51.jpg2019-03-12Carving the low relief of the headline2021-01-03T17:38:31+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2018/08/23/gate-guardian/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-08-16-19.53.01.jpg2018-08-16From on highhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-07-26-20.57.13.jpg2018-07-26Sorted out the overhang and we are ready to go ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-06-21-19.49.02.jpg2018-06-21Now there's the solutionhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-04-12-20.27.35.jpg2018-04-12Looking at how to make the overhanghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2017-12-13-20.42.26.jpg2017-12-13Working up the detailhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/18.jpeg2018-08-23Looking at the artisthttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20.jpeg2018-08-23Close uphttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/31.jpeg2018-08-23Finally installed over the gate it needs to guard.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2017-10-12-20.39.08.jpg2017-10-12Roughing outhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2017-09-28-20.32.57.jpg2017-09-28Now the "air" has gone, its time to start the shaping.2021-01-03T17:37:29+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2018/02/03/brexit/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2017-05-26-14.29.35-1.jpg2017-05-26Source image for the next stage.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-02-07-14.37.51.jpg2018-02-07Top view showing the layers of coinshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-02-07-14.38.59.jpg2018-02-07 14.38.59https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-02-05-16.59.33.jpg2018-02-05All done, ready for assemblyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-02-05-14.48.14.jpg2018-02-05 14.48.14Easiest way to cut out the gapshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-02-04-18.16.53.jpg2018-02-04With the drain marked out, I worked out the position of the coinshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2018-02-04-14.13.55.jpg2018-02-04Coins completedhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2017-07-15-18.07.26.jpg2017-07-15Then on to the different levelshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2017-06-27-20.56.56.jpg2017-06-27Now to cut out the silhouette. https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2017-06-15-19.00.02.jpg2017-06-15 19.00.02Pattern for the other coins marked up2021-01-03T16:31:47+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2017/01/12/pop-ups-for-deck-the-walls-christmas-exhibition/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/all-four.jpgall-four2021-01-03T11:33:56+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2018/01/05/clodahs-portrait/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-11-18-17.03.59-1-e1609346457812.jpg2017-11-18 17.03.59Planning sketchhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-12-17-13.01.44.jpg2017-12-17 13.01.44framed and ready to gohttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-12-14-15.17.01.jpg2017-12-14 15.17.01finishedhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-11-17-14.15.34.jpg2017-11-17 14.15.34Not Clodah, just a better pose of an Irish Wolfhoundhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-12-13-11.17.19.jpg2017-12-13 11.17.19Midtones and some detail ompletedhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-12-10-10.44.00.jpg2017-12-10 10.44.00Down on the canvas and background donehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-11-17-14.15.29.jpg2017-11-17 14.15.29https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-11-04-14.34.14-e1609346200201.jpg2017-11-04 14.34.14Source image 2https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-11-04-14.34.11-1.jpg2017-11-04 14.34.11-1Source image 1.2020-12-30T16:46:53+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2017/10/27/morriss-portrait/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-10-27-12.52.51-e1609345041984.jpg2017-10-27 12.52.51Framed and ready to gohttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-10-15-16.03.04.jpg2017-10-15 16.03.04Finishedhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-10-14-18.40.55.jpg2017-10-14 18.40.55Concentraiting on the detailhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-10-13-10.10.42.jpg2017-10-13 10.10.42Work in the midtoneshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-10-09-16.37.31-e1609344753171.jpg2017-10-09 16.37.31I change the angle of the head and gravity of the tonguehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-10-08-13.42.34.jpg2017-10-08 13.42.34Source image2020-12-30T16:23:57+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2018/01/02/faiths-portrait/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-10-21-16.25.10.jpg2017-10-21 16.25.10Working up the darker areashttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-10-22-13.39.47.jpg2017-10-22 13.39.47Finished Highlights and lowlightshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-10-19-16.39.50.jpg2017-10-19 16.39.50Background and midtoneshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-10-27-13.01.43.jpg2017-10-27 13.01.43Framed ready to gohttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2018-01-01-01.47.03.jpg2018-01-01 01.47.03Another happy customerhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/photo.jpgPhotoSource imagehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-10-18-13.27.45.jpg2017-10-18 13.27.45I need to move things around for the painting2020-12-30T16:03:58+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2017/12/15/advent-calendar/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-11-26-15.47.39.jpg2017-11-26 15.47.39Initial Drawinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/words004.jpgWordsPlanning the Captionshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/picture-t-left-007.jpgPicture T Left 007Creating the flapshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-12-15-18.26.30.jpgOn ExhibitionFinal piece on exhibitionhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-12-08-18.12.08-e1609254271102.jpgFull imageCompleted paintinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-12-08-17.39.10.jpg2017-12-08 17.39.10Getting ready for the captionshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2017-12-06-18.13.22.jpgFull image during paintigImage during painting2020-12-29T15:18:12+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2017/01/23/inquisitive-lady/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017-01-06-11-40-341.jpgDetailClose up detail of horn.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017-01-06-10-03-28.jpgFinished paintingFinish off with the nose and horn highlights.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017-01-05-15-30-35.jpgHairy beastContinuing down the body. Working the low lights and high lights to give texture and depth.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017-01-05-13-05-16.jpgShadowsFrom the top left, I start to work darker tones and look to develop texture.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017-01-04-16-17-45.jpgBase ColoursNow working quickly to get the base coat of colour down on the canvas. I chose the green to represent the field, but also as it helps the cow stand out.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017-01-04-13-14-10.jpgPrep the canvas.I like my work to break boundaries.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017-01-04-09-58-44.jpgOn to the canvalRedrew her onto a canvas.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/cows.jpgCowsOut walking, I came across these rather lovely ladies, so I took their photo andhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/cows-2.jpgSketch... sketched one of them.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017-01-06-11-39-59.jpgFinal PieceFramed ready to hang2020-12-29T13:50:32+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2017/05/15/miners-over-time/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_0197.jpgIn ActionI didn't need to wear the hard hat, I was looking at it for research .... honest.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-01-14-15-41-09.jpgRoughing outNext, I very quickly roughed out the basic shape of the figure I want to end up with. https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-03-20-11-49-47.jpgMini meI decided to make a mould of the maquette and cast it in Jesmonite-Bathstone mix. These sell for £45 each or £80 for the pair.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-05-10-18-19-34.jpgFinishedNow all cleaned up, both them and me.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-03-21-18-31-14.jpgPlaced for judgingI felt that they should be placed looking at each other as if in conversation.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-05-10-18-19-33.jpg2017-05-10 18.19.33https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_0327.jpgDetailBath Stone is very soft so you have to be careful with detailed items making sure they are not left too thin, but I wanted to show what this stone can do and this pipe was as thin as I dared go.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-01-14-15-20-12.jpgBlock of clayFirst I measured approximately a 50% size block of clay. I wanted to make the largest piece I could so decided to work the piece on the diagonal.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-01-23-18-55-58.jpgSplittingUsing a cheese wire, I cut the heads down the middle and scooped out the inside and left it to dry.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-01-16-12-46-24.jpgHoning the detailAt this stage, I looked at my source images and start adding the detail. I wanted the miners to have the same face, with a change in time.2017-11-19T09:49:34+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2017/10/17/cutting-corners/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-08-27-15-55-22.jpgStone, Paper, ScissorsMaking the paper piece from paper mache ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-08-26-17-58-00-e1508252360219.jpgStone, Paper, ScissorsFinished the stone piece ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-08-26-15-23-55.jpgStone, Paper, ScissorsThese show the process of making the piece. First the stone ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-08-20-16-58-22.jpgGeckoAnother hand carved piece from an off-cut. SOLDhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-08-18-11-35-34.jpgTulipHand carved from off-cut Bath Stone. £70https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-08-27-20-34-43-e1508252344921.jpgStone, Paper, ScissorsFit them together ....https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-08-27-20-28-03-e1508251438816.jpgStone, Paper, ScissorsSee if the scissors work. £702017-11-19T09:48:10+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2017/03/08/bath-stone-bricks/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/both.jpgBoth Brickshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017-06-15-15-11-37.jpgJumping TroutThis Bath Stone 'brick' was carved from blank to finished piece in a 2.5 hr session. Working that fast is exhilarating and can either work or fail there is not half way.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2016-06-09-17-01-36.jpgShapingStart shaping the objects in the imagehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2016-05-27-10-36-37.jpgLayersWork out where the different levels arehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2016-05-21-08-47-22.jpgMark up the outlineStart taking away the bits you don't want.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2016-05-20-09-13-22.jpgTake one house brickPreferably Bath Stonehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2016-06-12-19-53-10.pngFinished pieceContinue shaping until you are happy with the result.2017-06-29T12:50:20+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2017/02/24/stumbledwarf/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02-21-14-33-32.jpgDetailShowing the detailhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02-21-14-31-40.jpgFinal pieceFinished piece now framed and sent to the happy recipient.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02-14-12-19-53.jpgFinishing off in the StudioFinish off the details like eyes. this shows two of the three photos used as reference, plus the first sketch in the background.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02-12-16-15-02-e1487091090192.jpgBeard timeStart to build up the tonal values of the beardhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02-12-13-19-02.jpgHigh-lights and low-lightsNow I'm looking at building up to give depthhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02-11-17-36-07.jpgTonesStart by mapping out the tonal levelshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02-11-14-30-49.jpgMark out on canvasext to transfer the sketch onto the canvashttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ivor-drawing-002.jpgSketchFirst make I make a sketch2017-02-24T17:33:27+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2017/01/06/darcis-portrait/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2020-12-29-15.53.12.jpgEgg FramedEgg Framedhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2020-11-02-13.40.55-1.jpg2020-11-02 13.40.55-1finishedhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2020-10-26-14.44.18.jpg2020-10-26 14.44.18close up of detailhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2020-10-26-14.51.21-e1609257486174.jpg2020-10-26 14.51.21Starting detailhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2020-12-29-15.53.17.jpg2020-12-29 15.53.17Second reference photohttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/photo-reference.jpgPhoto ReferenceReference picturehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2020-09-21-15.47.57.jpg2020-09-21 15.47.57Under paintinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-12-18-12-55-27.jpgFinal PieceAll finished, ready to give to the happy owner - My sisterhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-12-12-12-45-23.jpg2016-12-12-12-45-23https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-12-12-12-44-44.jpgBackground and base colourI started with the background. if the camera had been pointed the other way, there would have been trees as a backdrop, so I decided to give that impression.2017-01-06T12:54:37+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2016/01/03/rocket/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/rocket-paint-2-e1454340584776.jpgStart of paintingHaving mapped out the sketch on the canvas, I start with the background.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/rocket-colour.jpgRocket ColourThe photo I chose to work from.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/rocket-2-light-2.jpgChosen imageI then enlarge my sketch on the computer .https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/rocket-paint-4-e1454340556206.jpgFinished paintingFinished the painting, time for the framerhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/rocket-1-a.jpgSketchesI looked at several photos of rocket supplied by her humans.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/on-the-wall-e1454340537815.jpgOn the wallBack from the framer.2017-01-06T12:52:15+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2016/05/11/logo-combe-down-heritage-society/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/16-05-14-12-08-00.jpgFinished piecein the sunshine.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/16-05-14-12-03-02.jpgDetail of cuttingI like to work from the bottom uphttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/16-04-24-17-11-00.jpgDesign of LogoAll marked out for letter cuttinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/16-05-14-12-08-01.jpgFinished pieceDifferent angle2016-09-04T17:48:52+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2016/09/03/house-no/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-02-14-47-01.jpgFinal pieceReady to deliver to the happy clienthttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-02-14-46-44.jpg2016-09-02 14.46.44https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-02-14-37-42.jpgTexture fo the backgroundNearly finished, just sharpen the lineshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-02-13-09-48.jpgMoved the lightContinue with chiselling the bevel edgehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-02-12-56-26.jpgStarting the bevel edgeAs this sign will sit outside, I have decided to bevel the frame edge so the rain can run awayhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-02-12-29-09.jpgLower the raised detailHaving finished taking out the lowest level, next lower the figureshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-02-09-56-42.jpgHere we goTaking out the lowest level firsthttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-08-31-15-12-55.jpgDrawing out the designThe grey area is to be taken out2016-09-03T15:06:48+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2016/02/01/gold-fish/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-02-01-14-53-31a.jpgFinishdFinal piece unframedhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-01-31-15-36-43.jpgPaint the fishUnder painting and finding the highlightshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-01-31-15-36-33.jpg2016-01-31 15.36.33https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-01-29-21-01-35.jpgBackgroundWork out the backgroundhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-01-29-14-21-18.jpgSketchDraw out to see if it could workhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-01-29-14-21-03.jpgThe ideaJust a doodlehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-01-29-14-06-21.jpgCanvasSet out on canvashttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-01-31-17-49-45.jpgNearly thereFinished all bar a few tweekshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-01-31-16-43-40.jpg2016-01-31 16.43.402016-02-03T17:25:50+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2016/01/17/allotment-marker-relief-carving/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016-02-01-12-28-21.jpg2016-02-01 12.28.21https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1999.jpgNumbercutting out the depth for the numbers and adding some texturehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1997.jpgMore leavesFinishing off the detail of the decoration round the edgehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1993.jpgFirst detailStarting the leaves on one sidehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1907.jpgStart the carvingcutting out the first shapes to get the depthhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1886.jpgThe stoneMarking out the basic shapes of the designhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1883.jpgInitial DrawingThe design for the signhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_2003.jpgFinished pieceTime to get it along to the plot.2016-02-01T15:10:52+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2015/09/27/small-stone-carvings/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/allotment-sign1-e1443359698266.jpgallotment signCommission for an allotment signhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc00016.jpgPhoebePortrait of a 6 year old2016-01-17T17:39:00+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2014/06/23/through-the-looking-glass/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1343.jpgPlaying with cardAs shown in the Playing with card solo exhibition in Bath 2014https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2014-11-23-12-27-36.jpgAlice emergesOn this side, Tenniel's drawing take on a more 'cartoon' stylehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2014-10-11-12-48-07.jpgMaquette for Alice emergingFirst build for Alice emerginghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2014-10-19-14-52-57.jpgFirst build of maquetteFirst time testing of pieces at full sizehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2014-11-23-11-51-32.jpgFinal piece - room sideHanging in Studiohttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2014-11-22-18-25-00.jpgAlice - backMaking of Alice as she passes through the mirror.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2014-11-22-18-24-36.jpgAlice - frontThe making of Alice - front side as she emerges into the world on the other side of the mirrorhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2014-11-17-17-51-20.jpgFire place mantle and mirror frameCutting out and assembly of the 'room side' of the mirrowhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2014-11-16-14-44-46.jpgFire place piecesFlats of the pieces of the fireplace ready to constructhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2014-10-19-14-53-09.jpgbuilding final pieceWorking on the 'Other side' of the mirror as she emerges2016-01-17T17:37:06+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2015/05/26/nigel-the-hunky-punk/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-03-26-21-18-07.jpgFinishedStill wet from having the dust washed off and ready to to go.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-03-19-20-55-22.jpgFeetLounging on his back ready for a pedicure.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-03-05-20-46-54.jpgThe faceStart carving the face and mark up for the feethttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-01-28-20-37-51.jpgEars and HornsHave to be careful now as the wings are quite thin.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-01-08-20-48-35.jpgMore detailWorking on the wings.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2014-12-18-20-50-12.jpgMore carvingSlowly he emergeshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2014-12-11-20-09-25.jpgBashingTime to start the detailhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2014-10-23-20-53-12.jpgShapingContinue with the saw till the larger pieces are gone.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2014-10-08-20-51-53.jpgWastingUsing a saw, cut out the larger bits you don't need.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2014-09-11-20-17-101.jpg2014-09-11 20.17.102015-09-27T14:15:32+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2015/05/27/cornerstone-museum-logo/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1757.jpgLogo FinishedLogo now showing in the window of the Cornerstonehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rac_logo.jpgrac_logoThe Logo as printedhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1575.jpgStone twoGetting levels right and introducing texturehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1572.jpgStone oneMark out the design and work out layershttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1569.jpgClay MaquetteAnother anglehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1567.jpgFirst clay maquetteThe first step is to make a model of what is to be carved. I like to use clay.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1611.jpgFinal pieceDrying off before donating to the CornerStonehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1609.jpgStone 6Finished, just needs a wash to get the dust offhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1600.jpgStone fiveTime to chisel out the sunken letteringhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1599.jpgStone fourFinished raised lettering2015-09-27T12:19:23+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2015/05/19/music-in-48-hours/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1614.jpgIMG_1614https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1623.jpgFinal PieceReady to gohttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1617.jpgIMG_1617https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1613.jpgIMG_1613https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1616.jpgIMG_1616https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1615.jpgIMG_1615https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1620.jpgIMG_1620https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1618.jpgIMG_1618https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/fab.jpgFaBhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1619.jpgIMG_16192015-05-19T14:42:06+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2015/02/23/flower-of-lesotho-commission/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-01-16-15-28-24.jpgDetailHad to paint both sideshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-01-14-17-07-47.jpgNearly thereWash dry, working on background flowers and budshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-01-13-14-31-00.jpgWorking on the flowersMark out the petals whilst background drieshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-01-13-14-30-47.jpgBackground WashesPaper cockles very badlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-20-17-21-58-e1424719365978.jpgFinal pieceAll ready to gohttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-01-17-12-33-15.jpgFramingSpent about an hour with the framer designing the frame so it wasn't too heavyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-01-16-15-29-11.jpgFinishedFlowers cut out and glued to make shape then stuck on backgroundhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-01-12-16-12-28-e1424718911126.pngInspirationHesperantha Baurii2015-02-23T19:37:18+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2015/01/29/the-poet-commission/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2908-cropped.jpgThe PoetThe subject (my lovely daughter) standing in front of her portrait reading her poetry at the 'Playing with Card' Exhibition, Bathhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2014-10-31-16-54-10-e1422535985435.jpgFinal piece before FramingHand written quotes from various poets including herself.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2014-10-29-15-52-31.jpgMountingI felt that this had to be mounted as if in a bookhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2014-10-28-17-13-33.jpgBuild from rough copyNow working on background. The swirls represent the poems and words which always follow her about.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2014-10-25-16-48-13.jpgPainting the bitsHappy with the size now, time to make the final piecehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2014-10-22-16-20-00.jpgFirst BuildReduced in size with the first buildhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2014-10-18-12-09-39.jpgInitial drawingThis drawing just kept getting bigger and biggerhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2908.jpgIMG_29082015-01-29T12:56:01+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2014/12/28/drawn-with-a-scalpel/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-12-10-18-23-45.jpgDeck the WallsAs shown at 44AD Artspace 2014https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-12-02-15-57-47-e1419769357956.jpgWhite DoveOn the cutting boardhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-11-28-17-15-18.jpgNext stageGluing and stickinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-11-28-16-25-11.jpgInspiration and startGetting startedhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-11-28-18-20-59.jpgLotus FlowerOn cutting board2014-12-28T12:33:36+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2014/11/30/the-maker-nfs/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/pa220042.jpgDetailClose up look at the build and painting.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-09-27-15-03-27.jpgNew backgroundLike this better, reminiscent of photo booths which I love https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-09-20-17-07-42.jpgScan and final artworkDefinitely don't like the background ! But the face painting is finished nowhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-09-20-17-05-54.jpgFramingChecking to see what the background will look like with a boarder - still not happyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-09-17-18-04-25.jpgTestNot too sure about the backgroundhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-09-17-10-14-41.jpgFirst buildPainting not finished yet, but first build of scanned pieces to ensure they still fithttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-09-15-17-55-39.jpgPaintingQuite weird to see your self without a nosehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-04-27-18-01-13.jpgDeconstructingTime to take the face aparthttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-04-27-12-06-09.jpgExperimentingTrying out different sizeshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-04-27-11-02-32.jpgIdeaThinking about the composition2014-12-05T13:20:38+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2014/11/22/tenniel-alice-in-wonderland-series-queen-of-hearts/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2891.jpgAt 44ADOn show with the Mad Hatterhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-10-09-08-48-39.jpgFinishedWhen hung, this piece will protrude from the Wall so that she is pointing out into the room at the viewer.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-10-07-14-32-51.jpgEdgesPaint the edges in the classic card font ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-10-05-17-55-08.jpgArguing with herselfFinal build of both sides with subtle differences ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-10-05-17-25-51.jpgInsideOn the inside of the structure I decided to use the back design of classic playing cards ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-10-05-14-55-52.jpgPreparing the framworkNow, using mount card, to create the framework on which she will stand ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-10-04-18-31-48.jpg2014-10-04 18.31.48https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-10-04-11-04-00.jpgTest build on paperOnce painted and scanned, this is the first build at full size ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-09-24-11-37-40.jpgPainting timeBecause she is a card, I decided to use gouache paint to get the flat colours of printing ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-09-19-16-57-46.jpg2014-09-19 16.57.462014-12-05T13:17:26+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2014/06/25/laura-lives-here/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/laura-002-e1403705522754.jpgLauraOriginal Painting in the Holburne Museumhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0897.jpgLaura fixingMaking attachments for Laura https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_08921.jpgIMG_0892https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0890.jpgPieces togetherTime to get the glue outhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0889.jpgIMG_0889https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0888.jpgPhotos and paintingGlue the background pieces into the framehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0887.jpgTreesGluing treeshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0886.jpgIMG_0886https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0885.jpgStart of backgroundDigital photo collage of modern Bathwick for backgroundhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0874.jpgFinished LauraAll glued and ready for background2014-12-05T12:58:33+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2014/06/08/tenniel-alice-in-wonderland-series-the-white-rabbit/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/stage-3.jpgStage 3Can the image be recreated on the layers with all the distortionshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/stage-2.jpgStage 2Make sure the layers workhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/stage-1.jpgStage 1Get 3d layers and think about colourshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/more-final-artwork-with-notes-e1402245226885.jpgMore final artwork with notesFlat plan for the final piecehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/final-artwork-with-notes.jpgfinal artwork with notesTime to make colourshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-06-07-12-24-07.jpgHanging in the studioGold chain attached and were donehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-06-04-14-46-21.jpghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-06-04-14-29-49-e1402245181587.jpgAll together nowEvolution of a white Rabbithttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/original-drawing.jpgOriginal drawingSir John Tenniel's White Rabbit2014-12-05T12:56:16+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2014/04/02/tenniel-alice-in-wonderland-series-the-blue-caterpiller/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/caterpiller-in-pub.jpgcaterpiller in pubUp close in the pubhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/caterpiller-in-pub-2.jpgcaterpiller in pub 2As shown in The Forester & Flower, Bathhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/the-inspiration.jpgThe inspirationJohn Tenniel's original Illustrationhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-03-25-09-38-23.jpgIn the studioother viewhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-03-25-09-38-09-e1396459261530.jpgIn the studioOn the bench - smoke looks betterhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-03-23-16-58-361-e1396459223545.jpg2014-03-23 16.58.36https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-03-23-16-58-08.jpg2014-03-23 16.58.08https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-03-23-16-50-31.jpg2014-03-23 16.50.31https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-03-23-16-21-32.jpgMount cardStart the Mount https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-03-23-15-08-42.jpg2014-03-23 15.08.422014-12-05T12:51:32+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2014/03/07/sea-food/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2879.jpgOysterPearlhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2878.jpgMusclesDetailhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2877.jpgTotal on whiteOn show in 44AD artspacehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2013-04-04-19-22-16.jpgThe plansThe initial plans for tracing downhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/painting-5.jpgPainting 3watching paint dryhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/painting-3.jpgPaintingColourise the planshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/painting-1.jpgPainting 1Start of the water colourhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/models.jpgThe ModelsProof models made up https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/making-up-big-ones.jpgConstructionMaking up for showinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/painting-6.jpgPainting 2It's lobster time2014-12-05T12:48:33+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2014/02/17/tenniel-series-cheshire-cat/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cheshire-cat.jpgCheshire Cathttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2013-10-20-16-29-55.jpgFinal 1Final piece with cat .....https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2013-10-20-16-29-14.jpgFinal framed piece 3... gonehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2013-10-20-16-28-541.jpgFinal framed piece 2... going ....https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2013-10-05-13-52-20.pngTextExtract from the text showing the original Tenniel drawinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2013-10-02-19-04-01.jpgBefore framingDesign of layout, next frame and tree canapyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2013-09-29-12-09-28.jpgMountingCreating the mount before framinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2013-09-01-13-00-26.jpgFlat catCreating the disappearing cathttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2013-09-01-10-43-31-2.jpgWatercolourPainting image pieces for final piecehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2013-08-18-14-03-11.jpgTest - first buildBuilding up the whole image - full size2014-12-05T12:01:33+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2014/02/17/portraiture/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cimg0835.jpgMartinThe Modelhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-08-13-32-16-e1392648161304.jpgHimselfThe model and the piecehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-08-11-29-13.jpgDetain 3Detail of facehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-08-11-28-46.jpgBuild detail 1Detail showing layers and shadowshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-08-11-28-39.jpgBuild Detail 2Detail showing shadows and depth of glasses and nosehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-08-11-28-281.jpgFinal pieceFull portraithttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-06-12-59-33.jpgFinished piecesPainting finished and layers cut outhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-04-15-56-23.jpgHairClose up of hair piecehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-02-17-29-47.jpgPaintingNearly finished painting https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-01-18-55-49.jpgFinal layersTracing down on to 300gsm watercolour Paper2014-12-05T11:57:53+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2013/07/01/mad-hatter/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2014-01-26-14-40-43.jpgFinal pieceMad Hatter added and finished piecehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tenial-bw.jpgTenial BWThe inspirationhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/reworking-watercolour-3.jpgReworking finishedBits and pieces all cut out ready for assemblyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/final-build-water-colour-1.jpgFinal build water colour Guests at Tea party Mad Hatter coming soon ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/background-piece-watercolour.jpgBits and piece watercolourPainting all the bits and pieces for the tablehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/background-piece-watercolour2.jpgBackground piece watercolourWater colour background piecehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/background-piece-line-drawing.jpgBackground piece Line drawingRe-working an old ideahttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mad-hatter-at-walcot.jpgMad Hatter at Walcot..framed and shown at Walcot Chapel July 2013https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/016-on-the-wall1.jpgon the wall.. fourth build, in final colour and place into the background ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/water-colour-painting-3.jpgWater Colour Painting 3.. time to get the paint out ...2014-12-05T11:50:57+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2011/09/05/triumph/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/triumph-photo-2.jpgTriumph photoThe real thinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/triumph-5a.jpgTriumph 2View 2https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/triumph-4a.jpgTriumph 1View 1https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/triumph-1a.jpgTriumph DaytonaFramed finished piece2014-12-05T11:46:28+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2011/09/14/ducati-sps/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ducati-photo.jpgDucati PhotoThe real thinghttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-09-04-16-08-02.jpg2014-09-04 16.08.02Angled to show depth - with reflectionshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-09-04-16-07-53.jpg2014-09-04 16.07.53Another anglehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-09-04-16-07-32.jpg2014-09-04 16.07.32As framedhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-09-04-16-10-03.jpgDucati Detail of Framed Piece2014-12-05T11:45:40+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2014/11/21/laura-2/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-09-09-17-20-42.jpgNew frame made ...Start cutting and mounting the pieceshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-09-14-16-12-45.jpgand from the backFinished the backhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-09-14-16-12-221.jpg2014-09-14 16.12.22https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-09-14-16-11-23.jpg2014-09-14 16.11.23https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-09-14-12-35-22.jpgHangers in place ...and start building the puzzlehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-09-13-19-20-24.jpgTurn it over ...Working out the placement of the loose pieces https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-09-13-14-13-06.jpgNow for the back ...Best make sure I have the correct artist with their work https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-09-11-08-27-03.jpg... and so it goes on ...Cutting and mounting continueshttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-09-14-16-12-22.jpgFinal piece in studioFinished the front2014-11-22T09:57:31+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2013/10/26/four-birds-watercolour/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/4-birds.jpg4 BirdsAll limited edition prints come mounted and framedhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cockeral-005.jpgCockeral 005Mounted ready for Frame.https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cockeral-004.jpgCockeral 004Scanned for limited edition runhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cockeral-003.jpgCockeral 003Finished painting ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cockeral-002.jpgCockeral 002base colour on ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cockeral-001.jpgCockeral 001Last one started ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sec-bird-1a.jpgSec Bird 2Watching paint dryhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sec-bird-1.jpgSec Bird 1Next !!https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/eagle001.jpgEagle 1Start the next bird ... eagle I think this timehttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sec-bird-3.jpgSec Bird 5Time to mount.2014-11-21T09:41:21+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2014/08/03/colouring-book-of-memories-2/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/44ad_eighthwonder-on-show.jpg44AD_Eighthwonder on showFinal on show2014-09-03T09:38:27+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2013/11/23/3d-masks/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/parrot-photo-1.jpgParrot 13D Masks for display or playhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/panda-photo-2.jpgPanda 23D Masks for display or playhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/panda-photo-1.jpgPanda 13D Masks for display or playhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/moose-photo-2.jpgMoose 23D Masks for display or playhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/moose-photo-1.jpgMoose 13D Masks for display or playhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/gorilla-photo-2.jpgGorilla 23D Masks for display or playhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/gorilla-photo-1.jpgGorilla 13D Masks for display or playhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/giraffe-photo-2.jpgGiraffe 23D Masks for display or playhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/giraffe-photo-1.jpgGiraffe 13D Masks for display or playhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/elephant-photo-2.jpgElephant 23D Masks for display or play2014-06-08T17:00:18+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/work/2013-10-26T16:29:30+00:00weekly0.6https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2013/07/01/seated-man-sold/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/paul.jpgPaul2013-10-26T10:10:24+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/2012/10/20/its-all-over/https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/its-all-over-11-e1382781539707.jpgIts all over 1Finally decided on black with a red cushion. https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/291.jpgFired nowNot sure what finish to use - not this !!https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/23.jpgDetails 2Still working on the details ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/13.jpgMirrorWorking with a mirror helps with all round vision ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/09.jpgFace reworkingChange angle of head and re-work face ...https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/07.jpgFace coveredTime to re-wet the face and start again ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/05.jpgDetail of faceReally unhappy with this ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/02.jpgFirst session ..Not keen on the angle of the head and face not finished ..https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/its-all-over-41.jpgIts all over Finished !!!!https://malverncottagestudio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/getting-there.jpgGetting there2013-10-26T10:09:27+00:00monthlyhttps://malverncottagestudio.co.ukdaily1.02021-02-04T16:25:02+00:00