I think I have finished this piece- I say think because I’m still contemplating adding a baseball hat to the male character and maybe attaching some balloons to the stroller. But maybe I won’t; in which case it is complete. If I change it I’ll update this photo. I went on-line today to The Big E website and entered, so there’s no turning back now!
Overall I’m happy with the results. I really wanted the figures to interact with each other and I think I succeeded with the dad and the little girl. I also think the addition of the sleeping baby adds interest- besides it was fun making the stroller so someone had to sit in it. The dad has a chilly dog in his left hand although it can’t be seen in this photo and the mom has the Eastern States specialty of the house- a gigantic cream puff.
This piece is attached to a 11x 7 inch base. The dad is the tallest figure. He is 14 inches tall in his bent position. The little girl stands 6 1/4 inches tall. As with all my pieces, I always find it is a little bittersweet when I actually finish. It’s great to see the final piece- was I actually able to create a three-dimensional representation of a concept?- but then again finished means it’s time to walk away. Done.
