grouper

[2ndthyme]

I modeled it after pics from the internet, I think I got pretty close.

[2ndthyme]

its cement over polystyrene, I used ratwire for the fins and tail

[Mike]

Once again, you amaze me with the diversity of your art!

WOW!

[chew 'n' spit]

Only problem it is can't be fried and eaten..................

[mgrist]

Too Cool! I'm with Mike!

[2ndthyme]

thanks guys, I really like sculpting with cement... its pretty cool to see how it all comes out. Since the landscape season has really fired up this spring, I have not one bit of time to mosaic this so I offered it as a collaboration with an artist in Texas. We'll split the credit for it 50/50, as well as any proceeds if it sells. I'm preparing to ship it out soon. When she finishes glassing it, I'll be sure to post the final pics

[FarmallCharlie]

2-T Looks Great.

Be careful 'cause Dan will be along shortly probably wanting another Grouper Hug.

Don't forget, I'm here all week.

[Mac]

Very cool 2T....

Those things are noisy underwater. Scared me out of a reef cave once, until I figured out what was making all the racket.

[2ndthyme]

They look so docile in aquariums, but I'm told you can feel the pull as they suck in water

[Alaska Ranger]

That is a Super Grouper,
You really are a Trooper.
Shining in the sun,
Looks like it is done.
Hope that it gets #1.

[FredK]

You do that with a form, 2T? looks great.

[2ndthyme]

Nah, I glue a bunch of polystyrene sheets together and carve it. then wrap it in drywall tape and start with a cement slurry application to give it some tooth for the later troweled on cement and fine sand mixture... its fun

[FredK]

Like that idea. Wouldn't be too heavy then.

When I saw the finish I figured you're better then some of the guy pouring floors around here.

[2ndthyme]

a few years ago I made a mushroom, it was my 1st experience with a trowel and I got a good feel for it...



this summer I'm hoping to build a round bale of hay, using that technique of double diamond mesh, so that it will be hollow... but I need to man up and try my hand at acid stains... scared

[caveman]

I always enjoy seeing what you're up too. This piece is giving me inspiration to return to a "big idea" I started last fall, it's also a fish. The mold I have isn't correct which has stalled progress. Guess that issue alone shouldn't deter initial progress of color selection etc. But that is my excuse and I'm stickin to it....