I begin my sculpture by drawing in space with my armature material. I usually have a general concept in mind and a formal consideration that is a carryover from my last completed piece, but no specific plan for the final result. I am an observer as the sculpture evolves in the round, and only well after the completion am I able to articulate its meaning. Once completed, the armature is very close to the final form. I coat and pack the armature with my mix of concrete that allows me to work fairly thin keeping the weight down. When the base coat has set I topcoat it with decorative concrete with integral color, then lightly sealed, waxed, buffed, and suitable for indoors.

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