Sculpture - RACHEL D. MARK

Traditional Figure & Character

"Pike", 2012; 1/3 Scale (approximately 23" tall), Roma clay; Dynamic pose sculpted from life (working with a live model); Advanced study of anatomy for artists, with Andrew Cawrse of AnatomyTools.com

"Our Champion", 2011; 1/3 Scale (approximately 23" tall), Roma clay; Dynamic pose sculpted from life (working with a live model); Advanced study of anatomy for artists, with Andrew Cawrse of AnatomyTools.com In class, I felt that the pose was not enough to tell a story. I gave him a shield and a sword, and the wall that he is defending; as well as his expression - to show both anger and strength.

"Our Champion", 2011; 1/3 Scale (approximately 23" tall), Roma clay; Dynamic pose sculpted from life (working with a live model); Advanced study of anatomy for artists, with Andrew Cawrse of AnatomyTools.com In class, I felt that the pose was not enough to tell a story. I gave him a shield and a sword, and the wall that he is defending; as well as his expression - to show both anger and strength.

"Our Champion", 2011; 1/3 Scale (approximately 23" tall), Roma clay; Dynamic pose sculpted from life (working with a live model); Advanced study of anatomy for artists, with Andrew Cawrse of AnatomyTools.com In class, I felt that the pose was not enough to tell a story. I gave him a shield and a sword, and the wall that he is defending; as well as his expression - to show both anger and strength.

Male Bust, 2008; 11in x 5in, Chavant NSP Medium; Head and Figure Study

Male Bust, 2008; 11in x 5in, Chavant NSP Medium; Head and Figure Study

Male Bust, 2008; 11in x 5in, Chavant NSP Medium; Head and Figure Study

Creature & Animal

Skeletal Creature, Adolescent Scout, 2011; 9in x 11in x 7in, Chavant NSP Medium; This creature is an adolescent scout, sent out from his tribe's cavern deep in the forests, where he and his tribe have been hibernating these ten cold years. He and his fellow scouts will spread out and travel far and wide for the first signs of spring growth.

Skeletal Creature, Adolescent Scout, 2011; 9in x 11in x 7in, Chavant NSP Medium; This creature is an adolescent scout, sent out from his tribe's cavern deep in the forests, where he and his tribe have been hibernating these ten cold years. He and his fellow scouts will spread out and travel far and wide for the first signs of spring growth.

Dragon Half-Mask/Headdress, 2010; WED Clay, Latex rubber; Dragon half-mask was sculpted in WED clay and cast in 1/4" latex. Inspired by the Native American animal headdresses and spiritual ceremonies - this half mask is meant to be worn atop the head, face shielded by long teeth; head and neck protected by thick woolen braids that are adorned with feathers, and beads.

Dragon Half-Mask/Headdress, 2010; WED Clay, Latex rubber; Dragon half-mask was sculpted in WED clay and cast in 1/4" latex. Inspired by the Native American animal headdresses and spiritual ceremonies - this half mask is meant to be worn atop the head, face shielded by long teeth; head and neck protected by thick woolen braids that are adorned with feathers, and beads.

"King of the Gowrathi", 2011; Polymer clay (Sculpey III, Baked); 8in length, Maquette (model); Designed and sculpted original character for personal story; sculpted for reference when building a much larger foam and fabric puppet.

"King of the Gowrathi", 2011; Polymer clay (Sculpey III, Baked); 8in length, Maquette (model); Designed and sculpted original character for personal story; sculpted for reference when building a much larger foam and fabric puppet.