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Dancer Finito
J.R. Tamayo -
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 5:17pm
Sculpture Gallery  Hi everyone, I finished working on Dancer: worked on the base around the feet, and on the feet themselves, then polished her up. I'm not going to put a finish on her for now, but instead, just give her a coat of WD-40, and leave her to weather. I did that with my (unfinished) dragon, and it developed a sort-of natural patina/pewter look. I can't wait to get started on the next dancer...  Congradulations!
SteelyJan -
Monday, June 18, 2007 - 6:26pm
Hi JR  great work!
Paula -
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 7:34am
I really love this piece... would like to see it all the way around. Do you have other photos?? Paula  Thank you Paula. I do have
J.R. Tamayo -
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 8:06pm
Thank you Paula. I do have other angles. Do you know how I can add images to this post? Thanks, J.R.  nice
bigbob -
Thursday, August 2, 2007 - 6:40am
nice work J.R....Is this a fabricated piece?? How did you start your build up??Is it steel?what is the thickness of the base??Nice gracefull lines good attention to detail... anything you could tell me about your piece would be greatly appreciated thanks.....................................................................................bob Bob, It's all mild steel.
visitor -
Sunday, August 5, 2007 - 5:51pm
Bob, It's all mild steel. The base is 1/4". The armature was made from 1/4" rods. The torso is shaped 18 guage. On top of all that are MIG weld beads, with a little grinding and sanding (not much). Thank you for the compliments! J.R. PS: since I've not been able to figure out how to post pix on a reply, I'll post a pix of the armature titled "Dancer Armature." thanks
bigbob -
Monday, August 6, 2007 - 5:24am
Thanks J.R. for your quick reply.... your mig work is very nice!!I'll have to send you one of my torso's I just use rods and a ocational found object.... but I have to learn how to send to the site again(gettin old bro)<s> your work is really improving since your first torso you posted keep on keepin on bro!!..................bob Hi Tamayo: I was browsing
NELSON -
Monday, January 28, 2008 - 9:35pm
Hi Tamayo: I was browsing the site, and when saw that sculpture there was little doubt it was Tamayo`s! Kept on reading and bingo. It`s great and it got your style seal on it. No head, the beads,muscle complexion, movement ... Great. Congratulations! You know, when I see a sculpture that strikes me I put it on my file, not to copy it, but to keep as an inspirational piece. Nelson. Dancer Figurine
J.R. Tamayo -
Monday, January 28, 2008 - 10:00pm
Nelson, You have paid me the greatest compliment possible. To date, "Dancer" is my favorite piece. I'm currently (finally) working on "Dancer II." She should be complete in a couple of weeks By the way, I think I have a better photo of Dancer at: http://www.artmetal.com/images/sculpture_gallery/j_r_tamayo/2007/05/dancer_figurine Please look her up and let me know what you think. Again, thank you so much for your comments and encouragement!!! Your amigo, J.R.  mignificent
dendrite -
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 - 2:51am
hi jr, loved your dancer it lookes awesome, ive just started a nude and seeing yours has inspired me to pull my finger out. Brad Dendrite, Thank you so much
visitor -
Monday, August 31, 2009 - 6:33pm
Dendrite, Thank you so much for your kind comment. I'm pleased and honored that I inspired you... sometimes, inspiration is illusive. J.R.  Dancer finito
Stephen Fitz-Gerald -
Monday, August 10, 2009 - 10:40pm
Stephen Fitz-Gerald J.R., Stephen, After seeing your
visitor -
Monday, August 31, 2009 - 6:46pm
Stephen, After seeing your incredible work, I really feel honored by your comments. Regarding using the MIG, I like the fact that I can use the handle like a paint brush to create body and texture. By the way, I like the finish better on this photo of "Dancer." http://www.artmetal.com/images/sculpture_gallery/j_r_tamayo/2007/05/dancer_figurine Thanks again, J.R. Wow,......
visitor -
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 11:38pm
..that is an AMAZING piece of sculpture. I'd love to see what you could do with a decent TIG Welder ! Truly inspirational.... Any tips for a 'Wanabe Artist' looking to polish up some mild steel ? Cheers, /Jman... Jman, I am the wanabe
J.R. Tamayo -
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 9:45pm
Jman, I am the wanabe artist, however, I do have a tip: pick a subject. A subject has eluded me for over a year now, or could it be inspiration? Thank you for the kind comments, J.R. |
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pewter
J.R.
You might enjoy doing these in wax then casting them in pewter. Not too difficult, plus with casting it's easy to make more than one of the same item. Not in love with polished finishes, not to worry it'll weather up. Brad