I had the lovely privilege to be commissioned to create a bronze bust of an older gentleman, a retired doctor on the Gold Coast. He sat for me for several 3 hour sittings and I worked up the sculpture in oil based clay.
The resultant portrait was then taken to Chalkos Fine Art Foundry and the long process of going to bronze. I was very happy with the results as were the clients.
a few sketches to begin 
armature 
pins to locate extremities 
blocking in 
roughly placing features 
client patiently sitting 
not easy to remain still 
slowly refining 
first layer silcone 
mold made and wax copy cast 
ceramic shell mold 
bronze molten 
ready to pour 
always exciting! 
smashing off the ceramic shell 
finishing 
patination and waxing 
bronze is seductive 
and classic 
happy client 
champagne to celebrate 
deb mostert 2020 bronze bust Dr Robert