In my first post on cassowaries I neglected to introduce myself properly to the group. I am an artist in the Los Angeles area where I work at DreamWorks Feature Animation. In addition I am also a fine artist specializing in sculptures and drawings mainly of Wildlife.
Drawing is the beginning of everything for me. Whether it's a story board, a children's book or a sculpture or painting. My sculpture comes from drawing and observation. Drawing, I find, is the best way to explore different artistic possibilities quickly before you commit to wire and clay and ultimately bronze. Samburu Stretch and Meditation are sculptures that came directly from a sketches and memory.
The Sketch for Samburu Stretch was done while I was on Safari in Kenya. With the information from the drawing and my memory of the moment I was able to make this sculpture.
Meditation was sculpted from drawings made while observing chimpanzees at the Los Angeles Zoo.-David G. Derrick Jr
A wonderful combination of talents and use of sketching. Art can take you anywhere. Glad to meet you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you could join us, David! This are marvelous...are the sculptures bronze?
ReplyDeleteThank you and yes, my sculptures are all bronzed in limited editions.
ReplyDeleteThey're quite wonderful...lots of energy, and you really capture that pose.
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you, David! Your work reflects a deep connection to your subject.
ReplyDeleteI find it truly amazing how you can transfer something into three dimensions like that with all the life and personality of the animal. Remarkable work and it is very nice to meet you.
ReplyDeleteWonderful !!! Lindas escuturas ,lindo trabalho !! Congratulations !!
ReplyDeleteThese are great David! So expressive (the drawings and sculptures). I'd love to see more!
ReplyDeleteMarvelous character in your sculptures....and great commentary, intended or not, in the ape.
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