Gary

Heidi Maiers · 01-09-2005, 03:11 PM

Hi Jimmie,

I knew going into this one that he would not be a very cooperative model. He is the type of guy that can't sit still for any length of time doing absolutely nothing so I took a series of photographs like I do with my real clients.

I did manage to get him to sit for me once, but after 5 minutes, he had such a look of complete and utter boredom on his face that I felt sorry for him and dismissed him. He did make the comment at one point when nearing completion that he would be glad when I was finished with this one so I would stop staring at him all the time.

Geary Wootten · 01-09-2005, 06:18 PM

Two things you can never go wrong with.....One: Viewing for pleasure, one of Heidi Maiers' sculptures. Two: Marrying a guy named Gary. Well...most of 'em anyway. The way to be sure is to get ahold of one that doesn't know exactly HOW to spell Gary.....you know the guys that add "e" or two "r's" or something weird like that.

Truly, Heidi.....your work just sits me down and makes me gawk. I have even needed a kleenex a couple of times while viewing your work....it's THAT emotional. Thanks again for sharing your work.

~Geary

Terri Ficenec · 01-09-2005, 07:20 PM

Heidi, this is really neat. I love the finish on it and his expression looks real and natural. He has a real presence. I was surprised to see that it was ~150% of life size. Don't know if am remembering correctly, but do you normally work smaller (sometimes MUCH smaller)? If so, how did you find working on a grand scale?

Also, could you possibly post a shot from the angle that he's looking towards?

Heidi Maiers · 01-09-2005, 07:43 PM

Thanks Geary and Terri,

By the way Geary, how does one pronounce your name? Is it

Chris Saper · 01-09-2005, 10:18 PM

Heidi,

Ths is really a WOW piece. I don't know how you do this! From a personal standpoint, I really appreciate your sharing of the process as much as the result. I could never do what you do.