Greetings!
It has been a traveling week for us. 500 miles in 2 day at $5.40 a gal for gas. I wish I could report that it was a road trip with lots of fun things to do. However, Tuesday off to Eugene so I could get an injection in my L4/5. It hurts just a bit by the payoff is no back pain for about 5 months. Then our monthly trip to Salem. Mr. M. and I really do have a great time on these medical trips. If a couple doesn't find good conversation and things to a laugh about, well how boring would that be? Knowing that I would be gone this week I started my FFO piece early. I knew it would take time that I didn't have much of. I have had this styrofoam skull for quite a few years. It's large and I really like the shape of the jaw. Soooo, pull out the clay. I really had so much fun transforming this guy.
Styrofoam skull, Das air dry clay, air bushed painted, and pastels.
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The photos are not in the order I worked it. Too hard to take photos when your hands are full of clay.  |
This was so much fun. I tried to find more skulls like this but to no avail.  |
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This is Das Terracotta clay when it's wet.  |
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As it dries it does turn to a lovely terracotta.  |
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This is after the air brush paintings. Then softened with pastels. Oh and a bit to brighten the teeth.  |
You can't see the true color on his spikes. They are a rich black purple.  |
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Allowing it to dry.  |
A bit of highlight on the spikes. 
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Nicole
Hi Nicole. What a pleasant surprise being featured by you. A good feeling. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI guess you already know I am not really a fan of skulls. But! If anyone is able to make me like some, it is you. You can really bring the beauty of them out. :) This one will be great when you are done with the staff. :)
Take care and stay well. :)
No back pain for a while is sure worth all that!!!
ReplyDeleteVery, VERY cool face and thanks for sharing the process!!!
Very cool.
To a pain-free, great day!
Great to hear that will not be back pain for the next 5 months, and the injection didn't hit you.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your skull, Nicole! Looking forward to watching your extra faces.
All the best :-)
Looks like you are really ready for Halloween!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous skull, Nicole! Very special, indeed.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the weekend xx
Love this skull art!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a busy week. But you definitely had fun making that skull. It came out great. And a great idea too. Happy FRiday and happy weekend Nicole. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI didn't have time to find a face to use for this week's face off.
ReplyDeleteYour skull is perfect for Halloween.
...gas at Costco this week is $3.03. That's quite a skull, Nicole. Thanks for hosting the party.
ReplyDeleteWonderful skull face and nice work from Monica. Glad you make the most of your necessary travelling.
ReplyDeleteI hope the pain from the injection will subside very soon - 5 months without back pain is sure worth it.
ReplyDeleteYour skull guy is amazing! I like what you did to him (her?) and showing us the process as well. Does air-dry clay keep permanently?
Okay, you "shamed" me into finding a face and creating a post. (Ha ha, thanks for the push!)
ReplyDeleteInteresting skull faces even wearing wigs
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Thanks for dropping by my blog today
Much❤love
Good morning Nicole, your skull is amazing
ReplyDeleteWow, he's awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow, Nicole! That skull is amazing. Your process reminds me of the artists at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science who would reconstruct faces based on fossil skulls. I hope that your back pain has vanished. Happy Friday to you. Take care!
ReplyDeleteAlways interesting! Time for Halloween
ReplyDeleteIt's no fun going for shots so I'm glad you had a really good time along the way! Love all your creepy fun skulls!
ReplyDeleteFirstly Sis, I'm happy you will have a reprieve from pain for 5 months! An injection in the back though, shudder!!! Your mask...WOW your mask! I love him!!! You are so talented!!! ♥♥
ReplyDeletehow nice that you were able to injection that will keep your back ache free for five months at least dear Nichole ,such a good news
ReplyDeleteglad that you guys had lots of fun together during drive :)
your face is amazing as always
hugs and blessings!
You should start shopping for more skulls now as it is the Halloween season and that is when they would be available. As for what you have done here with this skull ... it's brilliant. I hope we get to see the finished product on the decorated staff. You never cease to amaze me, Nicole.
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From the Sol
Amazing that there is actually something that can be done for your back pain. I’m so glad you will have some good months.
ReplyDeleteI love your skull art.
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Boa noite minha querida amiga Nicole. Desejo muita saúde. O presente que você me deu de aniversário "meu desenho"está bem guardado. Bom final de semana.
ReplyDeleteWowza! I appreciate seeing your process, thank you very much. So cool!
ReplyDeleteOops i didn't realize the rule to link. Done it .thanks Nicole
ReplyDeleteMy comment is "WOW" about everything!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you could do something about your back pain, even if it's temporary. I know that feeling just too well.
ReplyDeleteThe skull is glorious!
Sounds a busy week.
ReplyDeleteYour skull is amazing :)
All the best Jan