Rodin’s Kneeling Fauness

Height: 28 inches

I started by working on human forms with my own design from mental images of the “expression” combined with some rudimentary art books and self-inspection in the mirror. In order to gain further experience with human forms, I was also inspired by the work of August Rodin. “Rodin’s Kneeling Fauness” is a wall hanging inspired by a photograph of his famous sculpture. I tried to use the grain pattern to simulate her flowing hair rather than attempt too much detail in the carving. I am currently working on several wax models of similar forms to be followed by sculptures in either elm, cherry, or walnut. Furthermore, I have several root stumps with grain patterns that should integrate well with the sculptures’ form.