| James Stanley: Iris, part 2 |
| See how this sculpture explodes out of a piece of plywood. |
From "Woodsculpting"
episode DWDS-111 |
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"Jigsaw James" has dabbled in & mastered several art forms, including oil painting.
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A master of the portrait - James Stanley's subjects are primarily heroes - guys with a lot of heart. This young wood sculptor likes the challenges presented in the complexity of the human face. But, his subjects also come from nature as well. Growing up with a mother that has a love of gardening, the flowers from her garden capture James's attention. And, with its intricate details, he finds the iris equally as challenging as the human face. With all of the pieces to the iris puzzle cut, James begins to add the dimension and interest to the sculpture by reassembling each piece in varying heights. Making the flower seem to burst out from it's background. Then, using his mastery of oils, James brings this grand flower to life in bold colors!
Materials:1/2-inch particle board
1/2-inch plywood
pencil
electric jigsaw
jigsaw blades
drill
phillips head drill bit
countersink drill bit
wire brush attachment for drill
5-inch drywall screws
hot glue gun
glue sticks
spray-on acrylic primer
oil paints
brushes
Steps, continued:9. Select the piece that will become the highest point of the sculpture and drill a pilot hole into the corner of that piece (Figure P). Be sure to countersink each screw so they can be filled and become invisible once the iris is finished. 10. Insert a 5-inch drywall screw and drill the screw into the backboard—leaving the piece standing about 4 inches tall above the backboard (Figures Q & R).
11. Using a hot glue gun, begin gluing the corresponding pieces together, varying the height of each one to create depth and dimension (Figures S & T).
Place a bead of glue along the inner edge, gluing each one to the piece next to it (Figures U & V).
12. Screw more drywall screws into various pieces to provide additional support and height (Figures W & X).
13. Once all of the pieces have dried, go back over the sculpture with a wire brush attachment on the drill to remove any excess dried glue (Figures Y, Z, & AA).
Figure Y
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Figure Z
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Figure AA
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14. Now, attach a temporary support to the piece as a handle (Figure BB). Then grind off the excess screws from the back of the piece (Figures CC & DD).
Figure BB
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Figure CC
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Figure DD
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15. Next, spray on an acrylic primer using the temporary support handle to hold as you spray. It's best to use a primer that is tinted to a hue close to the final color of the sculpture (Figure EE).16. Remove the temporary support handle (Figure FF).
17. Paint with oil or acrylic paints. Try painting the piece the same way it was built - in layers. Starting with a dark base color and then adding lighter colors for the highlights (Figures GG & HH) . Once the paint has dried, the sculpture is complete (Figure II).
Figure GG
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Figure HH
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Figure II
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RESOURCES :
For tips on making a jigsaw puzzle, visit:
www.jigsawjungle.com
For beginner tips on using oil paints, check out
http://painting.about.com/od/oilpainting/
To contact "Jigsaw James" Stanley send an email to:
jstan1578@aol.com
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