As a former 3D artist, I wanted to try my hand at relief sculpting. I made this around Halloween and thought a skull would fit nicely into this piece. Originally, I planned to have the skull looking upward with a full lower jaw, but as I worked, I realized I didn't have enough room for everything I envisioned.
Once finished, I hollowed out the interior to light the skull from within, turning it into a sort of jack-o'-lantern. To enhance the glow, I lined the eye sockets, nasal cavity, and mouth with crumpled tracing paper to diffuse the light.
This piece was a lot of fun to make, and a way to prove to myself that I "still got it" from my previous art career.
Specs:
Location Found: 47°N 122°W
Sanded: 240 grit
Finish: Natural Bees Wax
Bulb: 12V E10 LED (replaceable)
Switch: Maritime-rated water-resistant boat switch, recessed into wood
Special Eleven
As a former 3D artist, I wanted to try my hand at relief sculpting. I made this around Halloween and thought a skull would fit nicely into this piece. Originally, I planned to have the skull looking upward with a full lower jaw, but as I worked, I realized I didn't have enough room for everything I envisioned.
Once finished, I hollowed out the interior to light the skull from within, turning it into a sort of jack-o'-lantern. To enhance the glow, I lined the eye sockets, nasal cavity, and mouth with crumpled tracing paper to diffuse the light.
This piece was a lot of fun to make, and a way to prove to myself that I "still got it" from my previous art career.
Specs:
Location Found: 47°N 122°W
Sanded: 240 grit
Finish: Natural Bees Wax
Bulb: 12V E10 LED (replaceable)
Switch: Maritime-rated water-resistant boat switch, recessed into wood
Special Eleven