Miracle Baby

Tonight I finally finished the head I've been working on for the last while. I worked so hard on it and changed it around so much, that I think I compressed the foil armature smaller than it originally was because this baby will be the size of a 2-3 lb preemie I think. Definitely not 40 weeks. So while I worked on it, I researched for hours on end, preemies of around this size. Their features are so difficult to replicate! I think this baby is maybe a bit of a mix of preemie and newborn features. I found a little guy online that I modelled it by, and he didn't have the regular micro-preemie characteristics... what a beautiful little boy he was. I only wish I could sculpt this one as beautiful as he was at that size. Anyways, I titled this post "Miracle Baby" because it kind of seemed fitting. Preemies of this size really are miracles. For this sculpt, it's a miracle it even is here! I changed the face completely more times than I can even remember and at one point I was ready to give up. But, here it is... all snuggled up in a blanket on my desk patiently waiting for some arms and legs.

:)

Jordan

My first resin edition, "Jordan", is sold out and now begins the wait for the resin pieces to be molded and cast. Seems strange to wait so long now with nothing to do for them until they arrive when I know how busy I will be painting them and getting them all ready once they are here. In the meantime, I have decided to start working on a larger sized baby. I have replicated a 40 week skull using foil and will begin sculpting on that tonight. I have no idea how large the head will end up being once it is all sculpted, but I would guess this baby will be preemie or newborn size when finished. I was anxious to try something different after all the 9 inch ones I have just done in a row. I will post as I make progress on it.

New Look

I have been wanting to redevelop my website for the last few months to give it a simpler and cleaner look, and to have it match the style of my blog. Finally, it is now finished. Please check out my new website...

http://www.nataliescholl.com

I would also like to announce that I only have 1 spot left now in my first resin edition. If you are interested in reserving that spot, please contact me through my webpage.

Limited Edition Resin

I am happy to announce that I now have pre-ordering set up for my latest baby... baby Jordan. This baby will be a Limited Edition of 20, with 3 artist proofs. This is my first resin edition to be produced. If you are interested in knowing more about this baby, or would like to pre-order, please click on the following link:

http://nataliescholl.com/Jordan.html

Home

I am home from my vacation now. My days were spent viewing beautiful scenery and wildlife that I had never seen before. It refreshed my mind and with that, I have jumped into getting my announcement ready. I will be posting it later today.

New Arrival

This baby does not have a name yet, but here she/he is...

Sorry the pictures are a bit delayed, I've been trying to get ready to go on vacation and it slipped my mind. I do have special plans for this baby, which I will announce when I return from my trip... so if you are interested, please check back later this month.

Coming Soon...

I have finished this baby and am waiting for my wonderful seamstress, (my mom), to come up with an outfit for it. She was hoping to finish something today, so once I get it back, I'll post some pictures. Please check back soon!