I wanted to point out that the images I'm posting are general views of my piece. Although I have some shots that are close up, compared with others, it is still very different from seeing the piece in person. The images are good to use as a mental point of view for what my overall sculpture looks like but the detailing is best viewed in person. The images just don't do it justice. It appears as though I might be able to upload a video clip or two on here. I may make an attempt at doing some video documentation of the piece to post on here as that would be the next best thing to seeing it in person. The pictures are just a still shot from an angle and they make it very difficult for you to relate one small section of the piece to another. It is best viewed in person...that is where your eye has the ability to wander and explore all of the details in form and surface and where you can direct your own path/way of looking at it - it is much more exciting and rewarding.
I am looking for some input from my readers out there in regards to finishes. I am pretty open to just about anything, other than painting it. My purpose for not wanting to paint the piece is that it would have the tendency to lose its identity as wood - I might as well be doing the piece in plaster. I want to go in a direction that will enhance what I have, not cover it up. Some options that I'm considering right now include:
- Stains
- Burning
- Oils (linseed or other natural based oils)
- Satin Polyurethane (to seal the piece and protect it, but satin so it doesn't have an overly glossy finish, they do not make matte polys anymore)
- Charcoal (maybe dusting some parts or grinding it in)
- Raw (not doing any surface treatment)
Which finish will speak to your concept better? As Karen would say "Why that finish?" Answer that question and I bet you'll be able to decide which will be the best to go with.
ReplyDeleteTiffany makes a good point. Go back to your artist statement for clues.
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