I'd like your opinions on this one

[Erika Takacs]

This is a wip, so the fuzzy twine is not finalized, and the piece needs a base. I'm trying to decide on colour, I'd like to know which one do you prefer.

[roxy-foxy]

Erika I would say I prefer the second one. I like its pose more, although I am not sure if it is not because of the angle it is taken from. Also I prefer the colour of the second one, since I generaly prefer warmer colours. But then again colour serves for expressive purposes as well. What medium did you use if Imay ask?

[oilpainter2247]

Erica you do some nice art ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, well lets see here , i like the first one better ................. the second one too me is a bit plain in my eyes

the first one has got a nice mix of color in it .......i like this one very much Erica ...............nice work indeed mike

[Erika Takacs]

Thanks Anelia and Mike. The first one is the latest version, I'm trying to decide whether it needs another thin wash of
own on top of this one or not.

[rrsum]

Hi Erika,
Definitely diggin the turquoise colored sculpture. Love the form and theme of them both.

You do great sculptures! Love to see them for real and in 3D someday.

[bpier]

Love them both Erika. I think I prefer the color on the second one. You sure do nice work.

Brian

[Erika Takacs]

Hahaha, Rich and Brian, there seems to be no agreement here. I compromised with a little of this and a little of that.

Anelia, forgot to tell the medium is paper mache.
Here's the finished work:

[oilpainter2247]

ooooo Erika this is looking great ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,you no i did not see in the first pics that you had hair on her ...............i just love this one , clap clap clap for Erika ............nice work girl .mike

[johnwalkeasy]

Erika, I seen this piece when you first posted it. But I wanted to see the finshed product before I conmented on it. I was hoping you would put it on a round stand. And you did. I was also hoping you would go with the
ownest color and you did. Other than those things. Their are two things about this piece that make it stand out and really work. One is the boots. That,t a nice touch. And all the attention to roundness thoughout the work. Give it that life like look. And give it the movement. This piece is a showcase of your hardwork and skills.

[roxy-foxy]

WOW Erika the compromised version looks great-I like the base too. It is amazing how you get paper mashe to stand on one leg with high heels.

[Erika Takacs]

John: appreciate you comments, as always. Nice to know I used good judgement.

Anelia: that's the magic of paper mache. Its light weight allows for greater freedom in manipulation than clay. Slowly it has become my chosen medium.

[bpier]

Perfect!

[rrsum]

I think I saw her on the Olympics the other night! She had skates on though.

Great job Erika. Congratulations!

[Michael Ortega]

Very nice work. I love the flow and the movement.

[Erika Takacs]

Thanks, guys.
Rich, did she have a head?

[nigelartist]

Hi Erika

Beautiful, quality works. Very graceful. Has the grace of a ballerina and so reminds me of the Darcey Bussell work of mine some time ago.

Great!

[Karen Berstler]

Erika, this is beautiful! I cannot believe that this is paper mache. The "compromise" on your final color choice was the right way to go, I think.
K

[Erika Takacs]

Thanks Nigel and Karen. Nigel nice to see you back, looking forward to your finished pieces!

[artisticsha]

Very Interesting. When you were asking about the base. I thought to myself , a marble look would be nice. Then as I stolled down I saw your finished product. There it was a marble looking base. Great Job!!