Sculpting Tutorial - Captain John Lovewell Commission - He Gains a Head

I've been commissioned to create a 1/2 life size bronze of a famous early American hero. Captain John Lovewell, who was killed by Abenaki Indians in a battle near Lovewell Pond.
John Lovewell (October 14, 1691 -- May 8, 1725) was a famous Ranger in the 18th century who fought during Dummer's War (also known as Lovewell's War). He lived in present-day Nashua, New Hampshire. He fought in Dummer's War as a militia captain, leading three expeditions against the Abenaki Indians.
Lovewell was commemorated by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow with his poem, "The Battle of Lovells Pond", and by Nathaniel Hawthorne with his story, "Roger Malvin's Burial".
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I'm using a 36 inch tall TruForm human armature as the base for this clay. You can purchase a TruForm armature at http://www.truformarmatures.com

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[2darbit]

I can't possibly say enough good things about your abilities and imagination, not to forget your generosity to share. You are a Treasure, to anyone in the art and appreciation venues. Having said that....before I get mushy... I notice you can remove the head from tru-form; so one could extend the neck, if needed?

I've got to fire up the kiln.... yea, soon.

Thank you sweet man.

[clayguy1]

@2darbit Yes you can lengthen or shorten both the neck or the trunk.. Not sure about the legs.. the smaller armatures the same. You can get mushy all you want.. lol

[3DworlD2]

Merry Christmas David!

[clayguy1]

@3DworlD2 Ditto.. lol

[rickwoodward]

Merry Christmas to you too David.I hope 2012 will be a banner year for you. I cannot express how much you and your video's mean to me. They are the highlite of my life since i started watching them. I so appreciate your kindness and teaching. Your abilities and sculpts are outstanding. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. rick woodward

[clayguy1]

@rickwoodward Thank you Rick..

[halynamyroslava]

Congratulations!

Thank you, dear David

[clayguy1]

@theArtofJinx Awesome for both of us.. Merry Christmas Jinx..

[theArtofJinx]

Merry Christmas to you too! To another year of awesome creations :D

[clayguy1]

@lstraughn1 Merry Christmas and thank you