Litmus Gallery

Exhibition Opportunities:

Litmus Gallery is available for rent during select months to artists wishing to sponsor an exhibition of their work. The cost is $175.00 for a one month exhibit. Exhibiting artists are responsible for all aspects of the exhibition including advertising, reception, supervising the gallery during the scheduled times the exhibit is open to the public, set-up, take-down, and insuring that the exhibition space is restored to the condition it was in prior to the exhibition. Additional information / questions / reserve the gallery: email: artvision@bellsouth.net

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COMMISSIONING A TORSO SCULPTURE OF YOURSELF

DESCRIPTION OF TORSO SCULPTURE:

The clay torso sculpture created is a representation of the trunk of the body. In addition, it includes a small part of the neck but not the head, a portion of the arms above the elbow, and the legs above the knees. A client can be sculpted in either a standing, seated, or reclining pose. If a standing pose is selected, the completed sculpture will be approximately 12 inches in height -- ideal for displaying on a coffee or end table, bookshelf, or pedestal.

PROCESS:

It normally takes two 3-hour sessions, scheduled on different days, to complete the sculpture. Occasionally, depending on the complexity of the pose, an additional session may be required. During each 3-hour session the client will pose in the nude for 25-minute time intervals separated by 5-minute breaks. Upon completion, the sculpture will be air-dried for several weeks and then bisque fired. Once fired, it will be finely sanded to a smooth, marble-like satin finish. A clear acrylic matte finish will be applied to seal the surface. Felt will be placed on the base of the sculpture.

SCHEDULE:

Sculpting sessions are normally conducted during afternoons or evenings, Sunday through Thursday. However, sessions can be scheduled at other times to fit a client’s schedule.

LOCATION:

Sculpting sessions will be held in the artist’s studio located at 312 West Cabarrus Street in downtown Raleigh. Litmus Art Gallery and several other studios are located in the same building.

COST:

The cost of a commissioned clay torso sculpture as described is $375.00, which is due at the completion of the sculpture. If the completed sculpture does not meet the client’s expectations or for any other reason the client does not wish to proceed with the purchase, the client may decline the purchase without financial obligation. If the purchase is declined the completed sculpture will become the property of the sculptor. Clients will not receive any payment for the time spent posing for the sculpture.

OTHER OPTIONS:

There are options to commission a sculpture of the entire body or to commission a sculpture of any theme for which you do not pose for the sculpture. A portrait sculpture of your pet or general animal sculpture can also be commissioned.

*Information / prices on additional sculptural options / commission a sculpture- call or email: 919/571-3605 / artvision@bellsouth.net.

SCULPTOR:

James (Jim) Fatata is an accomplished artist who specializes in figurative sculpture. His works have been juried into numerous art shows and exhibitions. You can see numerous examples of his work by visiting Litmus Gallery & Studios at 312 W. Cabarrus St. in Raleigh, NC.

Raleigh Sculpture Group

RALEIGH SCULPTURE GROUP offers adults, beginners and experienced artists, a unique opportunity to explore their artistic abilities and expand their art experiences through sculpture.

New sculpture sessions start September 8, 10, & 11. 2008
Starting September 8, instruction will be provided on sculpting a clay portrait bust (just the head) in 6:30-9:30 PM sessions on Mondays (Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, & optional Oct. 20). To advance skills in rendering human anatomy, nude models will be used for the figurative sculpture sessions scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday nights, 6:30-9:30 PM, starting September 10 & 11. A male model will pose on Wednesday nights (Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, & optional Oct. 22) and a female model on Thursday nights (Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, & optional Oct. 23). The instruction for the portrait bust sessions is free and therefore all sessions are $20 each. The cost for figurative sculpture sessions is $20 per session without instruction/assistance. The cost for figurative sculpture sessions for someone wanting instruction/assistance is $25 for each of the first 4 sessions and then $20 for all additional sessions. Water base clay will be available for sale at $11 per 25 lb. bag. Participants can have their finished sculpture bisque fired for a fee of $10. Model and sculpture stand are provided at no additional cost. The sessions are limited to 7 people and run for 6 weeks with the option of adding an additional week if enough participants need one additional session. Priority in reserving a spot for these sessions will be given to participants who commit to taking all 6 sessions.
Call 919-571-3605 or email artvision@bellsouth.net to reserve a space for these sessions.

Additional Information: Raleigh Sculpture Group / Modeling Opportunities

Resident Artists
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