A Contemporary Prodigal

paul b hill - Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 6:41pm

This torso is about seven foot tall and made from fairly thin guage cold steel. I have not attempted to do a torso before, but found that as the project continued, it became more of a challenge than I had realized. There is more to the human body than meets the eye...all of the small nuances of the body in motion, is absolutely amazing!

I would love to have you share feed-back with me on this piece. I can see now where I would maybe have done this or changed that, but overall I am pleased with the results.

Thanx to all,

Paul

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Paul,

Bill Roberts (not verified) - Monday, March 19, 2007 - 2:10pm

Paul,
I think you've captured it WELL. Looks like you were up to the challenge. Great first attempt. I think you've got both nuances and motion. NOT easy. Congrats!!
How are you working the sheet? Hot, Cold? In a bag? Lead? Wood? Just curious. I'd ALSO like to see some more angles, if you've got the pix. :) Head shot?

thanks for sharin Paul.........
Bill Roberts

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Prodigal

paul b hill - Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 6:01pm

Bill - Thanx for the compliments. I've used 16 guage sheet steel(I never get this right...it is the steel with the dark grey mill finish- not sure if that is cold or hot). Formed the contours with oxy-acet but a lot of the metal was formed cold.

I have some more pics, so I will load those up after I send you this email.

Thanx again Bill,

paul

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Beautiful

Alex in Welderland - Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 9:07pm

I think you did great, Paul. I really like the sheet 'parts' and how they shape the body and then it gets less angular near the face.

Also, the neck area, being more shaped, gives it a more vulnerable feel in that area, open and exposed, in contrast to the more 'armory' body.

Very, very cool.

Alex

p.s. And the darker stuff is hot rolled (I think)...

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Prodigal

paul b hill - Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 7:42am

Alex - I started to write you back and I must have hit my mouse because I lost my screen and am not sure if you got my reply...so i want to resend it to you.

Thanx for your compliments on the sculpture. I tried to give a look of anguish to the piece and i am fond of the head and neck area myself, as i think it gives a "vulnerable" feel also. I am so glad you noticed that area - makes me feel as tho all the long hours and work paid off!

Thank you so much.

Sincerely,

Paul

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