Balance

Folded in 2022 from a triangle of Arches watercolour paper

Model height: ca 20cm

Balance is a good topic, not only when considering composition, but also as literally as here. How do I make sure she stays upright, as light and fickle as a sheet of paper can be ? This is especially true when you consider the that hidden layers add weight in unseen places.

I like my creations to have generous curves and exaggerated limb lengths, but one has to do so without losing credibility, and so every time it is a question I have to consider. Likewise, a balance need to be found between the level of detail and the overall level of abstraction that may be a better fit for simple surfaces such as these.