- VIII - Sculpture

sculp·ture  

/ˈskəlpCHər/

Noun The art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, esp. by       carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster.

Verb Make or represent (a form) by carving, casting, or other shaping techniques.

A form of art that has always interested me. I don't know anything about the history of sculpture, all I know is that they are breathtaking. I wonder who even first thought of making sculptures. 'Oh, I will just take this marble and chip at it patiently until it looks like or represents something.' Over the many many years, the art of sculptures has expanded and segmented. You can sculpt almost anything now and people do really amazing stuff.

Some of the more traditional work. This is of David, from David and Goliath by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.  Made from marble and is at the Galleria Borghese in Rome.

An awesome video where you can see the different angles and close ups of the sculpture.

Now for some more non- traditional art work.

Ice sculpture


Fruit Carving


Sculpting seems like it takes a lot of patience and time.

I have only ever tried sculpting once, and it was a clay giraffe. I feel like it was done pretty well but it can be tough and if you mess up, pretty frustrating. Starting the project is always the hardest but the finished product is definitely worth it all. Something you can be proud of.