Chopin medallion

[Erika Takacs]

This is the fourth version of a Chopin medallion I've been working on the last few weeks. The portrait itself is about one and a half inches only. Hope you like.

[BYart]

Very nice Erika! Such great detail! Proportions are fantastic! I can't image working in such a size!
Is the nose reliefed(for lack of better word ...is it "sticking out" from the relief sculpture...there...now isn't that easy to understand? )? It looks so good! I admire your patience for such exacting, tiny detail.
BRAVO!!

[Erika Takacs]

Thanks Barb. Yes, the nose is reliefed (love the term) but only so much, you have to find the right balance, flatten it a little. I guess I passed the patience test, but only after the third try. Sculptors tell me I will learn and grow a lot from this experience, and so I hope.
Perspective is very tricky to figure out, what is raised, what recedes on a flat surface, what is superimposed, and the size itself is a huge challenge.

[krysta11]

OMG!!!

Erika I wasn't here for one week and missed a lot I can see.
The medallion is absolutely wonderful! I love it!, I love it!! I love it!!!
It is genius Chopin for sure. You are genius E as well.
Thank you so much for showing your WIP.

hugs
K.

[Erika Takacs]

Thanks my dear, but please don't be silly.
Here's one more:

[nmbrplus]

Erika, your work is sensational...very refreshing and unique....these Chopin medallions are both superb......thank you for the warm welcome...JD

[Juliep]

You do beautiful work Erika. 3D art makes me think too hard lol! I love the expression on both faces. I agree with Byart that your proportions are wonderful and to do it on such a small scale - wow!

JJ

[Teknowizard]

Excellent work as always Erika. I like the one with the eyes closed best.

[Erika Takacs]

Thank you JD and JJ. Randall, that's my favourite of the three finished pieces too. Tried to capture a moment of inspiration there with the closed eyes, though a tough critic of mine stated it reminded him of a death mask.