This sculpture was created as a gift. It is based on a statue see on a popular TV show from the seventies. These types of statues were very popular at the time, and have become popular again recently. After searching for a long time, I found that anything considered vintage is extremely expensive, so I decided to create one in a smaller size. Here is a restored original statue;
Mid-Century horse statue
After searching for images of this type of statue, I had enough to create an accurate representation of the original. I am using Epoxy Sculpt to create the sculpture because of it’s stronger and carve-a-bility and it takes paint well.
I printed out my images to size and using twisted wire, I created and armature and anchored it in the base.
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Roughing out the form.
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Lots of refining and sculpting ahead.
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
After refining the body, I add the saddle and blanket.
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
After the saddle & blanket its time to add the details, the various straps, bridal and the tassels.
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Time to refine the bridle and add the pitting that is on the original statue.
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Now that the basics are complete, the pitting that is on original statue is added.
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Now that the details are complete, I will add the black & white base colors and the color washes that duplicate the glazing on the original statue.
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue
Mid-Century horse statue