When working on this piece, I became aware how important color can be in sculpture. What is a puffin without color? I carefully applied the bright patinas to bring out the bright ‘puffin colors’, but always conscious to allow the precious bronze to shine through.

The original plastiline model is carefully measured and proportioned to create a life-size representation.

The bronze is cast into the basin from which it runs through the sprue pipes into the body below.

The finished cast (front) is ready to be patinated. The plastiline model in the back is slightly damaged from the mold making process.