Portrait of Thomas

Commissioned portrait bust (work in progress)

Image shown represents a work in development; final form and surface may change as refinement continues.

Portrait of Thomas is a life-size commissioned portrait bust developed through sustained observation and refinement, with an emphasis on likeness, structure, and quiet presence. The work favors restraint over overt expression, allowing character to emerge through proportion, form, and subtle asymmetry.

Sculpted in earthenware clay, the portrait prioritizes the underlying architecture of the head and neck, with surface refinement serving the likeness rather than dominating it. Natural transitions and measured variations are preserved to maintain authenticity and vitality.

The sculpture remains in active development, with ongoing adjustments to structure, proportion, and surface as the portrait progresses toward its final resolution.

Details

Year: 2025

Medium: Earthenware clay

Scale: Life-size

Type: Commissioned portrait bust

Status: Work in progress