Apple on a Beach

Apple on a Beach
Sun, sky, sound of rolling water,
soft, gentle breeze through
slender palms and golden hair,
the human form, lithe, young,
sun kissed with life,
and an apple, red, ripe,
ready for consumption,
all gathered on a white beach.
How not the image of vitality,
the innocence of being alive.

Below are sketches (six out of a planned twelve) for my Apple on a Beach series.

I began with Study No. 2 but had problems with the undercuts from the hand on the knee—the paper would tear when removing it from the mold. Plus, I did not like the deckle of the edge. (I had not initiated the “2 inch relief” rule—it was Study No. 2 that taught me that rule, but I still might try to cast it once again before I make another sculpture of it. Lots of time, clay and plaster went into it. 48 in x 28 in x 2.75 in)

I am now in the process of drying the paper in the cast for Study No. 3. The mold was better (the 2in-rule really made a difference) and the deckled edge less pronounced.

(See the post, My year casting paper sculpture for more details.)

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