Standing figure in wax

Recently I've started a couple of smaller pieces in red scopas wax. This one is built around a simple wire armature and is about 12" high. I like modelling directly in wax, it needs to be kept at the right temperature to handle and mold and it can be worked to quite a tight, smooth finish when cold. The Lizzie sculpture on my web-site was constructed this way and I love being able to polish the surface and actually 'finish' the work. I wasn't sure initially about doing smaller pieces as they can end up looking a bit like trinkets, so I'm striving for a more sculptural look - whatever that is.....

unfinished

This piece was my version of a small bust we bought from the late Nick Deans. I had the very good fortune to meet with Nick on several occasions before his untimely death in 1991. He inspired me to start sculpting and I loved his way of presenting the figure. I've altered this work a couple of times as you can see and I'm still not sure about how I want it to look. The nice thing about clay is that I can keep on mucking about with it, whenever I feel like it.