Sculpted Hand

I would like to start this post by saying,

"I realise that this is not

the best sculpted hand in the world."

It is however my first water based clay 

(Phoenix clay) hand.

That being said, I thought it might be fun

to share photos my first 

water based clay sculpture.

At this point the clay is not fully dry.

 I chose to sculpt my own hand 

for easy reference.

Yes, I have a masculine looking hand,

or shall we say an artist's working

hand. ;)

 While feeling the cool clay
   moving within my fingertips
I watched it's transformation both in texture and form.
 I found myself getting lost in the days
and hours as my sculpture became more realistic.
With each movement of the clay my thoughts drifted
as I imagined God's hand creating.

 Sculpting this hand

 has been an experience in observation,

patience and discipline. 

All of which make me a better

person and hopefully a better artist.

I hope to encourage you to try new things.

Maybe not sculpting, but if you have ever

thought you might want to learn
how to do something, why not give it a try?

 You may surprise yourself!

I have been bitten by the sculpting bug.

My hope is to learn as much as I can about sculpting

in clay. So, it takes a lifetime and I am starting

later than some, I am learning and with each new

experience my art continues to grow and transform,

as does the artist.