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May 12, 2008

Scale

South Main Project: Update 27

Scale

Kelly poses with the angel to provide a sense of scale. Kelly is 52 inches tall. As you can see, I am making tremendous progress on the work.

11:05 in Art, Images, Sculpting, South Main Project |

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Wow! She's coming along nicely :o)

Posted by: Kat | May 12, 2008 at 11:44

Wow is right!

Posted by: brettdl | May 12, 2008 at 13:20

Thanks. It really does put it into perspective. I'm loving it!

Posted by: Amber | May 12, 2008 at 16:11

looks amazing philip!

Posted by: Stef | May 13, 2008 at 04:40

That is amazing!!! Talk about some very cool art!

Posted by: Emily M | May 13, 2008 at 10:38

I am LOVING how this piece is turning out, Philip. I can't wait to see the finished product.....some time next week ,right? :o)

Posted by: Dawn | May 19, 2008 at 09:11

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