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:
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.
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.
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!
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
Colorado Yule Marble
one of a kind
14" h x 9.5" x 9.5"
© Kelly Borsheim
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 - 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
