2-Man Show in Graham, TX
From the entire month of September 2008, our work will be exhibited at a 2-Man Show at the Old Post Office Museum & Art Center, 510 Third Street, Graham, TX.
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Mini*Me FAQ
We get lots of questions about Mini*Me Original Miniature Portrait Sculptures. I thought I'd answer some of them right here...
What are the sculptures made of?
Mini*Me's are made of terra cotta clay (the same stuff that they make flower pots out of).
But they look like bronze. How does that happen?
After the clay is dried and then fired,they go through a patination process that Art has developed over the years that makes them look very much like bronze.
How do you do these? Do you use a computer?
No, we do not use computers to sculpt these pieces. We start with a lump of clay and then "get after it" as Art would say. The only computer used here is the one between our ears.
Why do the sculptures take so long to get back?
After they're sculpted, (remember these are one of a kind, and hand sculpted) they have to dry for several weeks before firing. If there is ANY moisture left in them, they will blow up in the kiln. With mounting & framing, it generally takes 4-6weeks depending on how many orders we have stacked up before yours.
Why do they cost so much more when done from a photograph than from a sitting?
When we do a sitting (usually a 30 minute duel) we get a "sketch" of the individual, whereas when we do a study from a picture, we work on it until we have a more accurate portrait...which usually takes between 4-6 hours.
Are there framing options?
Yes, absolutely. We generally mount Mini*Me's done from a duel on a wood plaque. Those from photographs are mounted in shadowboxes. If you'd rather have them mounted a different way, there are custom framing options. NO problem.
How did "Dueling Sculptors" get started?
Out of boredom. Art & I have done a lot of art shows in the past and would get bored watching people walk by. For many years Art used to do an hour demo, doing a life size bust which proved to be a draw for people but an hour in the hot sun. We thought that having some fun with people would make the time go a lot faster so, we came up with the Mini*Me idea and then it grew into "Dueling Sculptors". Being married allowed us to give each other a hard time without any hard feelings.
What are the sculptures made of?
Mini*Me's are made of terra cotta clay (the same stuff that they make flower pots out of).
But they look like bronze. How does that happen?
After the clay is dried and then fired,they go through a patination process that Art has developed over the years that makes them look very much like bronze.
How do you do these? Do you use a computer?
No, we do not use computers to sculpt these pieces. We start with a lump of clay and then "get after it" as Art would say. The only computer used here is the one between our ears.
Why do the sculptures take so long to get back?
After they're sculpted, (remember these are one of a kind, and hand sculpted) they have to dry for several weeks before firing. If there is ANY moisture left in them, they will blow up in the kiln. With mounting & framing, it generally takes 4-6weeks depending on how many orders we have stacked up before yours.
Why do they cost so much more when done from a photograph than from a sitting?
When we do a sitting (usually a 30 minute duel) we get a "sketch" of the individual, whereas when we do a study from a picture, we work on it until we have a more accurate portrait...which usually takes between 4-6 hours.
Are there framing options?
Yes, absolutely. We generally mount Mini*Me's done from a duel on a wood plaque. Those from photographs are mounted in shadowboxes. If you'd rather have them mounted a different way, there are custom framing options. NO problem.
How did "Dueling Sculptors" get started?
Out of boredom. Art & I have done a lot of art shows in the past and would get bored watching people walk by. For many years Art used to do an hour demo, doing a life size bust which proved to be a draw for people but an hour in the hot sun. We thought that having some fun with people would make the time go a lot faster so, we came up with the Mini*Me idea and then it grew into "Dueling Sculptors". Being married allowed us to give each other a hard time without any hard feelings.
Thanks for a GREAT 4th at the Coffee Grinder!
July 7, 2008 12:26 PM
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We want to thank all of you for making our 4th of July celebration a GREAT success! The Dueling Sculptors were on the Square Friday and Saturday dueling our fingers off. We take one "victim"/model and the 2 of us sculpt them at the same time in 30 minutes. The "victim" gets to choose whose sculpture is closest, fastest. The score this weekend was: 8 to 6 Ginny's favor... Oh, I just love that when it happens!!!! A big thanks to all our victims... you were GREAT!
If you haven't caught the show yet, come on down to the Coffee Grinder on Saturday afternoons from 1-5pm. Coffee Grinder has an excellent summertime drink called the Granita which is a mocha-coffee frosty frozen confection that sure cools you off in these hot Texas summers. Mmmmm, so GOOD! So, if you're looking for something special to do with the kids this summer, bring them on down and let us sculpt them... If you like it, we have a special "victim rate" of just $50.00, if not, we've all had a good time and a great experience for the kids.
If you haven't caught the show yet, come on down to the Coffee Grinder on Saturday afternoons from 1-5pm. Coffee Grinder has an excellent summertime drink called the Granita which is a mocha-coffee frosty frozen confection that sure cools you off in these hot Texas summers. Mmmmm, so GOOD! So, if you're looking for something special to do with the kids this summer, bring them on down and let us sculpt them... If you like it, we have a special "victim rate" of just $50.00, if not, we've all had a good time and a great experience for the kids.
Art Splash on the Square
On Saturday, 17 May 2008, we were away from our regular venue at the Coffee Grinder and instead exhibited at the Art Splash on the Square, located on the Courthouse Square in Graham, TX.
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