Mooney Angel, corrected 2/3 scale plaster working model

Mooney Angel, corrected 2/3 scale plaster working model in foreground as cast from clay maquette of same in background.  Original composition by sculptor.  This 4′-0″ tall model will be enlarged with compasses and triangle to be carved life-sized, minimum 6′-0″ tall and 0′-8″ to 0′-10″ in raised relief overall in GA Blue granite.  After general carving, a portrait face will be produced using a separate original clay & plaster model by sculptor which will be measured with a pointing machine to guide carving.  This project will be installed as the feature for a family plot memorial in Kentucky in 2024.

This project is being covered in entirety as part of the Virtual Stone Carving Apprenticeship, beginning at VSCA Video 32

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z-OWBd6nWw&list=PL_1Ai-Hj_MMN-dHVeTqtGRQF-EgBbTAql&index=32&t=1s

The final casting of the completed working model is covered in VSCA Video 64:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf3PgCK0a78&list=PL_1Ai-Hj_MMN-dHVeTqtGRQF-EgBbTAql&index=64

The full VSCA Playlist can be viewed here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_1Ai-Hj_MMN-dHVeTqtGRQF-EgBbTAql

For more information about Sculptor AC Button II and his work, visit the website and YouTube channel linked below:

http://carolinasculpturestudio.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzSYaYdis55gE-vqifzjA6A/featured