My intentions for this project was to create an interesting sculpture with interesting curves and shapes. My final product was very abstract because it was the basic shape, no facial expressions or bold outline. I think this was an interesting path to follow because people can interpret it in many different ways. At first I was very confused on how to create a figure out of a block of plaster, but sketching it out really helped. Seeing my inspiration transform from a picture to a sculpture was not only a big moment in my art career, but also it was very rewarding. It took a lot of persistence and determination, but I am very proud of what I came out with. It was difficult to use the chisel as first, but after a while I got used to it as well as using the sherform. The hardest part about using the chisel was that I couldn't get the precision I wanted, as the chisel is not a precise tool. But after a few weeks of working, I can say now that I am confident and well-prepared to use it in the future. Plaster is very hard and brittle, so it was difficult to adjust to that form of art, after using paint and charcoal. But, it was very helpful to sketch in the drawing before chiseling. Also, it was helpful to indent in the space where I wanted to chisel before hand, since the plaster is so hard. My intentions never really changed, except for that fact that half way through I realized that I wanted to take a risk by making the body more compact. It may not seem like a big risk, but I kept chiseling away and I was scared that the whole thing was going to split into two, since I was taking away huge pieces. The compactness of my piece makes it more interesting, as it adds another aspect to the piece, which is a darker, sadder side. I really wanted to emphasize the really big indent in my piece because I think that is what makes it look like a person. The arms and shoulder were the hardest part because I had to make them stand out because they are the second most important feature in my piece. The different tools also helped me create specific forms and gestures. Overall, this by far was the hardest project we've done, but it was the most rewarding.
