Celtic Dog - Cast Paper
"Celtic Dog" is a captivating cast paper art piece featuring a hand-painted zoomorphic design of a noble dog in the Celtic style. It is elegantly displayed in a custom-designed 3D-printed frame, complementing the ancient symbolism. This original artwork, mounted on a 9x12 canvas, captures the essence of loyalty and companionship, inviting viewers into a world of ancient mystique and charm.
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.
