GINNY WALDEN
The process of carving stone fascinates many. In our minds and experience we think of stone as an ancient symbol of eternity and impenetrable. So people always ask me:"How in the world do you carve stone?" as if I had magic powers. First, any stone that is carveable is considered "soft" such as soapstone, alabaster, limestone, marble, granite, jade, etc. You probably cannot carve the stone in your backyard because it is igneus rock and extremely hard. There is "direct" carving and "concept" carving. I usually use the "direct" carving method as you see here. Drawing daily helps me because then I have more experiences with form, and new ideas come from that. Enjoy!
No.5-8: Here I use a half round rasp to file off the chisel lines and smooth and shape the body. Notice in 5 and 6: how I made the hands large and still attached to the stone before I cut them apart.Then I shape the hands and forearms very gently so they do not break.
No.5-8: Here I use a half round rasp to file off the chisel lines and smooth and shape the body. Notice in 5 and 6: how I made the hands large and still attached to the stone before I cut them apart.Then I shape the hands and forearms very gently so they do not break.
