I started working on the "Murray Gershwin" maquette/figurine. Here's a 2-part thread.

It all begins with a wire armature, glued and nailed to a piece of wood. >>>>>>>>

Next, I add a layer of clay. Then I start shaping and cutting away, and adding onto, and making detail, etc. He will have a pot plant in his right hand, and he will be politely passing a pipe full of pot, or a joint maybe. Working on his overalls right now. Yes, that's his beard.