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Old 07-18-2011, 10:24 AM   #11
Laurel Alanna McBrine Laurel Alanna McBrine is offline
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How fun - congratulations on these assignments!

I remember as a kid being fascinated by Madame Tussaud's in Victoria, British Columbia, especially King Henry VIII and his six wives in wax. I think that moment may have lead to becoming a portrait artist, since I proceeded to read everything written about the Tudors and European history which lead to art history and making copies of Holbein's work.

I look forward to seeing the finished product - very interesting.
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Old 09-04-2011, 02:30 PM   #12
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I happen to be working a lot lately and that's why I haven't posted before, but Geee! that's awesome!

I wish I could see that in a Museum.
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Old 10-28-2011, 06:37 PM   #13
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This is pretty amazing Heidi! I am speechless so far....
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Old 10-28-2011, 10:43 PM   #14
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Is the clothing msde out of wax, too, or is it actual fabric clothing draped on the figure?
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Old 10-29-2011, 03:08 AM   #15
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Thanks guys! Alexandra, just the head is wax. Hair is punched hair, including eyebrows and clothes are real clothes. William shipped off now and just finishing up Kate. Need a long break when done - two+ full time careers burning me out.
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Old 10-29-2011, 11:04 AM   #16
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Oh, interesting! I thought the artists made the entire thing including clothing in wax! I don't know why I thought that--it must have been an assumption I made when I was a child.
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Old 10-29-2011, 02:23 PM   #17
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Heidi,
Love it when I get to see new work of yours. It is always so amazing to me and what a great commission to have, congratulations!! This bust looks JUST like the actor, blows me away!
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Old 03-25-2013, 07:30 PM   #18
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Heidi,
I've been away from painting for awhile and am just catching up on the forum now. . . Congratulations on the commissions and 'Jacob' looks absolutely wonderful --terrific likeness!! Also, Fascinating to hear how they do it with the hair, etc.
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Old 11-05-2013, 09:42 AM   #19
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Wonderful Heidi!
I've been away for awhile,too, and am catching up on what everyone is creating. This is fantastic and huge applause on the commissions! I went to Madame Tussaud's in NY a few years ago and was shocked at the realism. There was a sculpture of a woman squatting down taking a picture, and it was so realistic that people were stopping to 'wait for her to finish taking the picture.'
You've always been very talented and I'm glad to see you're being recognized! I am looking forward to seeing your next work!
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