Moon Child - Cast Paper
Width: 9 inches
"Moon Child" is a celestial masterpiece, a 9-inch diameter round hand-painted cast paper art piece elegantly encased in a hand-painted artist-designed 3D printed frame. The artwork depicts the serene visage of a girl's face adorned with a delicate crescent moon, invoking a sense of wonder and connection to the celestial realm. With its enchanting imagery and meticulous craftsmanship, "Moon Child" captivates viewers, inviting them to embrace the magic of the night sky and the mysteries it holds.
Paper Casting
Paper casting is to me the perfect medium. It allows me to use almost every skill set. A typical piece begins as a drawing or two. Then I sculpt it in wax. This is a long refining process and often the image sculpted is far different from the drawing. Then I build a dam around the wax and pour a rubber mold directly off the surface. A casting is made by pressing the wet cotton pulp into the mold and extracting the water. Then I finish the surface.
While every piece that emerges from the mold is about the same, no two are painted the same. Maybe I would if I could, but the painting process is always in flux. I am always experimenting with ways of mixing colors or washes and hard edges or new pigments. I spend about 75% of my time with the painted finishes. Click here to see the process.