Orangutan Progress
Rick Kawchack • May 14, 2020
Always working on the next artistic and challenging project, here is a progress report on the Orangutan sculpture that Rick started in July of 2019.
The eyes are from the united kingdom used for actual taxidermy.
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.
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