The Standing Nude is a three step casting process.  I initially sculpted it in clay with a wire armature.  A plaster mold of the sculpture was then made.  From the mold, a wax reproduction of the original sculpture was produced.  The wax reproduction was then encased in a cylindrical mixture…

This charcoal sketch was completed shortly after I studied the Contrapposto Pose. I focused on the balance between the pulling forces of the human body. I worked on this piece reflecting upon my teacher’s simple yet engaging question, “Is she really standing?