Start and then rebuilding

So over the last week I have started a piece that is going to be a poodle on a ball begging for snacks. My first attempt at this piece I tried to build him hollow and then lower him onto the ball, which in the end he did not look right or want to sit on the ball. On my 2nd attempt at this piece I am going to try and sculpt him solid directly attached to the ball hopefully eliminating the awkwardness of his legs looking terrible.

Stuff

Here is my big cat almost all finished up.  This piece was a challenge for me learning how to build a standing figure. At first I was extremely frustrated and stressed about how to make this guy, but when all said and done it wasn't too bad. When this guy is finished he will be displayed with his back to the viewer leaning one paw against a mirror.  The idea behind this came about by thinking about how we treat animals as if they are humans. This guy is trying to shave his body in order to try and fit in with his human companions.

Some Finished Work

These are two pieces I have finished recently.  I am fairly happy with the way they turned out.  By layering stains, oxides, underglazes, and glazes I am able to get the look that I want out of my pieces.  The wheels and seat of the dog are both done using paint (Spray paint and acrylic), which I feel are working very well.

Big Cat

I have been working on a big cat that is standing on his back legs.  This has been one of the more difficult pieces I have built and I have learned a lot about building a standing figure.

Doggie Bag?

Here is a piece that I have been working on the past week or so. Not too sure how I feel about it yet but it was really fun to model the face on this guy. This piece is also much larger than I usually work with porcelain, so...we will see if it will survive. 

Almost done

I have been working away on my cat and he is pretty much wrapped up working we just have to get him bisqued and finished.