Gargoyle shield and strike plate fabrication

The background shield that will suspend the gargoyle from the wings has been fabricated in walnut. Plastic letters are utilized to spell out "HAUD VEREOR" a Latin phrase which means, "no fear"

We are currently looking into the correct spelling. My version, has "havd" vs "haud". I believe, "haud" is correct.

The blue tape on the shield is where the hinge will be located. The hinge will also be fabricated in wood.

(The wood sections will be molded in order to produce the wax reproductions)

The strike plate will be embellished with some designs. I have not decided on the design yet.

Gargoyle sculpture - first attempt adding detail

Since I had a few extra hours on Labor Day after working on the life size bronze soft coated wheaten terrier, I decided to add some detail to the gargoyle blank I created yesterday.

At this point I will wait for the client to indicate if he likes the direction I am taking the gargoyle sculpt. Keep in mind, the sculpt is very rough at this point, it still needs to undergo many more hours of constant  detailing and tweaking.

The beard was added the last minute, it may have to go if the client does not care for it. Horns were added per the client's request.

The muscle may be added on the next pass.

Hands and feet will be detailed.

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The current sculpt measures... 6"h  x  3.5"d  x  3.75"w

Gargoyle sculpture - foundation phase - body pose and proportions

Below is the proposed gargoyle pose. Before I continue I will ask my client to approve the pose. The wings will be added once the main body is somewhat complete.