My Current Subject

This Orangutan is named ka kai. He is located in china. I loved the texture of his face and hair, as it would be perfect to recreate in stainless steel, cladded in inconel. and the hair made of fine copper wire.

Forming the Face

Here is the progression of the face of the Orangutan. I've formed the metal and am adding the texture to build out his face.  the eye sockets are a very difficult step.