Clay sculpture planning.

Describe the person you plan to make a portrait of and why you've chosen them.
Describe the animal you've chosen to represent your subject and why.
In what environment will you put the animal and why?
Upload some source images of your chosen animal and environment for the project.
Look at the source images for ideas about textures to use on your sculpture.

Symbolic Portrait Planning.

Describe the person you plan to make a portrait of and why you've chosen them. Explain the symbols and/or metaphors you might use to create a portrait of them. Include any source images you plan to use.

Visiting artist: Hamlett Dobbins.

Take some time to look at visiting artist Hamlett Dobbins' website. Click HERE for the link.

On your blog please post your favorite piece of Hamlett's. Then describe why you like it and how it fits into the rest of his work.

ALSO, develop a question you'd like to ask Hamlett (you'll have several chances to do so). Write that on your blog too. Extra points when you get your question answered and post the answer on your blog!