Friday, October 29, 2010

Finished shepherd 2, for the Cardiff Nativity

 Work has been progressing well on the Cardiff Nativity. Here are some more photo's of one of the finished Shepherds. As he is one of three Shepherds, I've decided to call him "Shepherd 2". Not so imaginative, but it helps clarify things for now.  In one of my first posts on the blog, there are photo's of the initial clay sculpt for this puppet. I'm pleased now to show photo's of the finished puppet. To give a sense of the animation and character, I've posted quite a few images that show a range of expression.

Shepherd 2. By Graeme Galvin©2010

Shepherd 2. By Graeme Galvin©2010

Shepherd 2. By Graeme Galvin©2010

Shepherd 2. By Graeme Galvin©2010

Shepherd 2. By Graeme Galvin©2010

Shepherd 2. By Graeme Galvin©2010

Shepherd 2. By Graeme Galvin©2010

Shepherd 2. By Graeme Galvin©2010

Shepherd 2. By Graeme Galvin©2010


Shepherd 2. By Graeme Galvin©2010

Shepherd 2. By Graeme Galvin©2010

Shepherd 2. By Graeme Galvin©2010

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Development of the Camel for Cardiff Nativity

Having done some more work on the Camel I thought I should post some more photos to show how the Camel is developing from initial design, to polystyrene sculpt, to fabricated head. I've also been busy sculpting the legs from polystyrene.

The fabricated head of the Camel for the Cardiff Nativity.By Graeme Galvin©2010



Getting up close & personal with the Camels head. By Graeme Galvin©2010


Camels Legs, Polystyrene Sculpt.By Graeme Galvin©2010 
Camels legs. Polystyrene Sculpt. By Graeme Galvin©2010


Monday, October 4, 2010

Work in progress/Cardiff Nativity. Sculpt of camels head

Following on from designing the camel on paper, here are some images of the camels head i have been working on. This is an early stage in the process. Carved in polystyrene, the head will eventually be fabricated to take on the feel and texture of a camels head.

Head of Camel, Carved in polystyrene. By Graeme Galvin ©2010

Head of Camel, Carved in polystyrene. By Graeme Galvin ©2010

Head of Camel, Carved in polystyrene. By Graeme Galvin ©2010

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Finished puppet/Fat Shepherd - For Cardiff Nativity

Here are a few images of one of the finished puppets for the Cardiff Nativity. This is one of a trio of shepherds to be found on a hillside minding their sheep above Bethlehem.



Finished shepherd 1, by Graeme Galvin ©2010

Finished shepherd 1, by Graeme Galvin ©2010

Finished shepherd 1, by Graeme Galvin ©2010

Finished shepherd 1, by Graeme Galvin ©2010

Finished shepherd 1, by Graeme Galvin ©2010

Finished shepherd 1, by Graeme Galvin ©2010

Finished shepherd 1, by Graeme Galvin ©2010

Finished shepherd 1, by Graeme Galvin ©2010

Working drawing for the camel in the Cardiff Nativity

Working drawing to scale for the puppet camel to be operated by two puppeteers.