Plaster 3 Dimensional Design
One of three photos I have of a piece that was destroyed in an earth quake long ago. First thing I ever carved in plaster, I did no drawings in advance, and the hollowed out round scoops were an after thought that never entered my head when I first started carving it. I say all this because it was a unique and beautiful piece then and my fond feelings for it have not changed. I recently did a larger version in wood and used power tools to make it. It does not have the same energy though for a variety of reasons. I like to tell people if there was one thing I could show them that proved I have an artist’s talent, this would be the one piece.
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Sara Lamond
I don’t think you have a lot to prove regarding talent! You seem to be multi-talented, and this piece is no exception. Shame it was lost :(
Mark Ramstead
Thanks very much, at the time I made this there were few drawings or paintings and very little photography to recommend me.
bluerabbit
Just gorgeous!
LostBoy1
Beautiful organic flow in this…i would be proud if this was mine too…shame you lost it, but i know you have thought of doing another one.
Shauna Noble
No proof required – this is just wonderful art – congrats
Hiroko
Beautiful work MtnMan…a pity that it was destroyed, such a lovely piece…
hatefueled
wow! out of plaster!? thats so cool! i havent carved into plast before, just used it for casts of various sorts! i adore the shape of this. is the wooden version in your gallery too?
Mark German
I see why you loved it, mate. It truly has a deep beauty, and I’m sure you poured a lot into it. The shot you have taken is excellent, by the way, and really does convey the essence of the sculpture.
SylviaHardy
This is so smooth! love the shape and the photography!
Adela Hriscu
ohhh…destoyed?:(( very good composition!
Susan Grissom
You have a lot of talents! This is beautifully done! photo as well…
Rany Lutz
Beautiful shapes!
Antanas
Perfect!!!
aphoto4you
FANTASTIC CARVING…wow…i love this very much..u do great work…
Pam Mullins
Wonderful piece of art, i love the smooth design and curves!
HeatherTS
well if you liked it as much as we all obviously do you should do more…it really is beautiful and very very impressive…did u ever have i on exhibit?
Mark Ramstead
Actually no, at the time sculpture was the last thing on my mind. The piece was liked but was created in a beginning class about design. Even I did not realize that it was unique, the Canadian teacher told me I could spend a lifetime exploring the idea. I could have done that if I thought it might pay even one months rent out here in L.A.
Cyndianne
Too bad one has to think about the rent, huh…this sculpture is beautiful, you can tell that it took you to a different place while you were working on it
Mark Ramstead replied
I hope to return to this idea in a 3 dimensional software program someday.
linaji
HAVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
!!!!!!!!I HEART YOU VERY MUCH!!
NOW THAT IS THE ‘H’ WORD AT IT’S BEST…yes you know what word I mean.. I shall fun it to death!!! xox
linaji
BTW.. this work is brilliant..it shows your mind is smooth and full of twists and curves and longing.. this piece is sexy and wanting and having it all !!! all at once.. this is life. and really you have such a talent ..what a celebration you must feel when you look at this photo.!
Mark Ramstead replied
I do “have” a celebration, but also a need to recreate this idea in some sharable way. I do listen Lina, you “Have” an idea of just how complicated I can be… feel happy with me…
amarica
Excellent compositon, lighting and depth Mark. Well done
Doris B. Lambl...
A great piece of art and useful reminderm that with earlier today is over
ManaMoon
This is beautiful in it’s simplicity even though it doesn’t look like it was simple to do, a labour of love. the wood version would be awesome too. what wood would you use? Native timbers no doubt!
Mark Ramstead
alder wood, and that piece is in my garden, weathering away. Looks nice there. Garden is in my gallery…
John Fish
wonderful design. beautiful piece
FuriousEnnui
Was that destroyed in the ‘89 quake in San Fransisco? I was topping out on Mt Rainier that day, and felt the quake there. 2 days later I was back in Berkeley. Scary stuff for an Californian, but really scary for an Australian from a tectonically stable continent!
jacqi
How big is that? It reminds me of a Henry Moore – the sort of scupture that you simply have to run your hands over because the curves are so sensual. Must be lovely in wood.
Mark Ramstead replied
It was maybe 14 inches high. I have a wood one in my garden but it does not have the same energy.
Ujean1974
Sure, the piece reminds me of the sculptor, Mr. Moore! Love the smooth curve, and the organic form very much!! Fantastic work, Mark!
shanmclean
wow! great work
flipteez
You are truly a man of talent this is so beautiful reminds me of a ballerina stance XXXXXXX
Ash Sivils
How graceful and lovely.
It’s heart breaking that it
was destroyed, such a pity.
Mark Ramstead replied
It was plaster, and it is not very sturdy. I have thought long and hard about exploring this idea in a 3D software program. Programs I know nothing about at this time. Time it takes to learn and then render such a shape as this. My hesitance is just how much time that is, as I have already used it up and I am running at a deficit in terms of sleep. Once I select which 3D program to use, I look forward to figuring this form out again and eventually recreating it in marble… Thanks
Arletta
mmm hmm .. Freud would love you right now! Nevertheless, it is interesting and I could see where you would mourn its loss; but, I think anyone who saw anything of yours posted to Red Bubble would know you are an artist.
tinhearts
oh my talent is one thing but this is a masterpiece sweet one! this should be in a museum it’s fantastic!
this is only a part of you that shows talent..patience and tender virtue shine from your work!
your very very talented in deeds and in your heart caring for others ;)
xxx
Mark Ramstead replied
You have a very good eye for beauty…
Jerame *
excellent!
debscam
A man of many talents I see. Beautiful work of art, terribly sorry it was destroyed.
Mark Ramstead replied
It will come back in some form soon I hope…
sunrender
sad, that its gone..very harmonic and 3d feel to it !
Gary Rea
Beautiful piece. It reminds me of Barbara Hepworth’s work.
sticky
It’s sad you lost this piece, it looks very beautiful and tactile ….....
Mark Ramstead replied
Someday I would like to make it in a 3D program, but I have not had the time.
Vin-Elphick
Such a pity to have lost such a wonderful piece. It’s beautiful!
Hmm, plaster. I’ve never craved plaster before. I imagine it’s quite a relaxing medium to work with? I’ll give it a go!
Vin-Elphick
I’ve just spent a 5 week spell in hospital and during this time you inspired me to explore the medium of plaster for the 1st time. WOW! It’s so different from anything else I’ve worked – it’s amazing. It brings things to my own particular party that nothing else has. Once again… beautiful work, fella!
Vin-Elphick
PS
Do you know of a way to seal and protect plaster so that it maybe displayed outdoors? I have a commission for a garden piece and I’d be very interested in using plaster.
Mark Ramstead replied
Well, contractors are painting plaster all the time with poly something or another’s, trying to protect stucco and other porous surfaces. The catch is will that surface weather well? Or just take the inherent beauty away? I have thought about exploring this type of form with wire, as in a wire basket type of surface and that would age nicely… but one would have to learn how to weave… and deal with the wire.
Kristin Reynolds
Wow. this is beautiful, Mark!!! you are so talented. :)
bravo!
eon .
Gotta Love the organica flow of this.. Very Cool ” – )) Cheers Steve
Lucky you have the image at least if not the original work.