Dance of O

[Art Farmer]

Nearly a decade ago, my wife and I went to Italy on vacation. I'd discovered Mannerism through Cellini in my middle teens. I rediscovered and fell in love with that peculiar hiccup of Art all over again as we meandered through Florence. The first piece I did upon our return was Dance of O. Slavish to photo reference, I put it aside and sculpted whatever came into my head. This is my Mannerist sculpture. I cast four and painted each differently. I'd always planned to return to this design but, as they say, the best laid plans. She remains one of my personal favorites.

[VashTheStampede]

that is amazing man.

i really like the movement the exaggeration (sp) of the anatomy.
*sigh* i gots a ways to go yet.

was this cast all in one piece?
what did you use to texture teh skin?

i'm still drooling...

[Art Farmer]

From head to toe, she's about fifteen inches. She was cast in five sections. I used Krylon primer as opposed to Citadel because the droplet distirubtion is a little heavier and gives a fine texture under the paint.

[VashTheStampede]

wow man, thanks.

do you know if krylon can be used over sculpty? I'm looking for a good primer to use on my piece.

thanks again.

and i still love this piece. :)

[KonstantinZ]

Amazing. What's the inspiration for this piece?

[nickzucc]

Very nice. What are you using to make the fine skin texture? Is it from the primer?

Thanks for sharing. Oh by the way, your bronze sculpt is beautiful as well.

[HISART]

Beautiful, simply beautiful.

[Bai Fan]

Beautiful... I love it all (except the metal rod stuck in her butt). What did you use to texture the skin?

[troyboy]

Yeah, this was always one of my favorites until you posted "La Belle Et La Bete", which is
one of the greatest sculpts EVER. Even so, this one is still absolutely amazing and fun.

[tysiony]

i've seen this before at the clubhouse? (i think) i thought it was awesome then and it just looks better everytime i see it.:)

[rubyrod44]

I was just about to say..."Hmmmm, that looks alot like a Tim Bruckner piece". Well, i did some searching and it turns out it IS a Tim Bruckner piece. lol

NICE WORK...I love the smooth fluidity that flows through the figure!

[dark_wraith]

Absolutely stunning. As with everyone here, I am also a lover of you work. In fact I have some on my shelf looking at me.... its kinda creepin me out.

It is rare to see a sculpture that so tastefully incorporates sodomy. It brings to mind the great new zealandian proverb " sodomy, you might think it odd of me, that I enjoy the act of sodomy."

[stoneindian]

Did you make a kit out of this or is it a one of a kind? would you make a kit of it? I love your commercial work But I'd love to have some of your personal concept sculpture, like this one and the demon chick with the big oger. Great stuff.

[MAB]

Compliments really a beautiful job :)
Saluti MAB ;)

[FJ12]

I bow before a master thanks .

[MikeMakesModels]

Wonderful stuff. Thanks for posting!

[Leru]

OMG !! This is probably the best sculpture I have EVER seen. Even Illidan sculpture, that could be seen recently somewhere in the net, wasn't as... beautiful as this piece is (though it was also brilliant).

I don't know what words should I use to express myself! So pure, clean, that form, shapes and pose. Painting job just kicks a**. It has also kind of unique style.

Man, adopt me!

Absolutely fantastic!

Where can I see some of your other works?

[VashTheStampede]

Art Farmer- I finally realized that i have seen your work before in other places. Spectrum 13 being one. So i just wanted to say congrats and that i will be looking for more of your work. :) and i totally dig your site.

[pijay-brown]

a very famous and wellknown piece,

great pose, very sensitive and sweet
texture is amazing and painting awesome
What kind of paint is that? Acrylic with a brush? or airbrush?

Bravo

[kent kidwell]

I love your work it is an honor to have you hanging around with us.

[Patrick]

Yes - I too have seen this piece before. Superb Brilliant work!!!! Thanks for posting that here.