Large welded metal bust sculpture process.

Here is a brief slideshow of some images of how i create a large welded metal sculpture.
     I first chose an illustration i could enlarge and transfer to my work table.

     I then bend metal pieces to conform to the drawing and construct a 3D metal framework of the face and head. The structure shows the basic planes of the head that i use as a reference when adding metal to construct a face. My armature is the framework that i built from the drawing. this I use as a guide when starting to sculpt a large metal face. I have attached the armature to a stable steel base that is a good working height. later on in the sculpting process when the new sculpted form has enough strength to stand on its own, i remove the under-structure or armature and set aside for another time.

    In the two images above you can see the armature with just a small amount of material on the nose.

The sculpture is starting to take shape.

On the top left the armature has been pulled out.

Now for some buffalo horns and feather head-dress and off to the sculpture park.