Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Direct Carving of Marble Stone


Dear Art Lover,
     Beginnings are often dramatic since change happens quickly and memorably.  Let me share with you today the beginning stone carving stages of the contemporary marble sculpture Back to Back.  A special and limited time offer follows at the end of this blog post.  Please share with friends and fellow art lovers.  

The Creation of the Stone Carving Back to Back Contemporary Art:


marble block cut from Gymnast stone sculpture art to be     This stone was cut from the marble quarried for the artist's carving of the Gymnast. There was a block cut from above the head of the Gymnast.

     I am a direct carver. That means that I draw directly on the stone and cut what I wish to not have there. The other method is to create a sculpture in some other, more forgiving, material and then "translate it" (copy mathematically) into stone by taking measurements from the original. 

You may see the Gymnast as a work-in-progress (WIP) on the right in the background.

work in progress stone Back to Back marble sculpture direct carving figure art

stone carving start Back to Back marble sculpture direct carving figure art

















    Is it not easy to fall in love with marble? Even though the two images below were taken during the final sanding and polishing stages, her beauty is quite evident. She looks soft with the right curves in place and the little crystals (seen easier in the image on the right) are such a subtle splendor. 


soft curves stone Back to Back marble sculpture direct carving figure art
shimmering stone Back to Back marble sculpture direct carving figure art



















     The next image showing the lower part of the male torso also gives you an idea of how translucent this Colorado Yule Marble can be when thin enough. I like the contrast that gives me so much change in the light interacting with the stone. The image on the right shows "the wet look." I was having a bit of fun while I was washing off a layer of fine marble dust after sanding, preparing for the next finer level of sandpaper. This sculpture is very touchable, even after the sealer has been added for protection. Enjoy touching and looking! 

Back to Back marble sculpture direct carving figure art wet look
translucent stone Back to Back marble sculpture direct carving figure art

















     Typically, the Colorado Yule Marble will have either gold or a silver/grey veining. This stone has a thicker and harder grey material the quarrymen call "churt." While some people may prefer a solid white stone, I do not. I like knowing that the original art is a real rock with its own personality. I include here some of my favorite detail shots. They show the uniqueness of this marble, as well as the sensuality and softness of one form melding and changing into another. This next image looks like a meteor shower zipping through bodies of snow -- gorgeous! Enjoy!

Back to Back marble sculpture direct carving figure art detail meteor shower

Back to Back marble sculpture direct carving figure art detail
Back to Back marble sculpture direct carving figure art

Back to Back

Colorado Yule Marble
one of a kind
14" h x 9.5" x 9.5"
© Kelly Borsheim
Ships from Austin, Texas USA

$4600, but if you make at least a down payment before 30 September,  I will also add a 12-inch tall female bronze figure Ten, or the bronze male figure Valentine mounted on stone.  Feel free to share this blog post offer with anyone you think might be interested in it. Thank you!


Ten small wall-hanging bronze sculpture gift with purchase of original stone carving
Valentine small wall-hanging bronze sculpture gift with purchase of original stone carving
 Ten - Left



 Valentine - right

Both bronze wall-hanging sculptures with stone base










For more views of the marble sculpture “Back to Back,” please click here: 

Tanti auguri di buon compleanno, Nori! 

Peace,

~ Kelly Borsheim, sculptor


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