Meditating Jesus
This project was a clay sculpture created out of polymer clay and painted with acrylic paint to achieve a faux wood sculpture. The sculpting process begins with the creation of a metal armature which acts as the skeleton of the piece. I then bulk out the piece and add the details with clay. The final piece is then baked, sanded, and painted with artist quality paints. I used three different washes to created the faux wood texture. It was then coated with two layers of an acrylic varnish for protection. The client wanted a replica of a sculpture that was originally carved in wood. He wanted to add the sculpture to others in his shrine. He only had one picture of the original sculpture, but I was able to research different options to make the replica a success.
Type
- wood
Finish
- painted
- paint
Base
- metal
Meet the Maker
Christina Miller
Awe Inspiring Art
Christina Miller was born and raised in Memphis, TN. After many attempts trying to figure out what she wanted to be, she ended up with a drafting degree and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Communication, and Business. She worked in various fields from hands on construction, real estate, insurance, and consulting. She began a journey in 2011 that resulted in her giving in to her artistic nature and allowing herself for flourish in her true calling as an artist, sculptor, writer, and all around creator of things to come. Her paintings and other artworks have been sold since 2008 and she continues to create and take commissions from her home studio in a suburb of Memphis, TN. She specializes in acrylic portraits and acrylic abstract realism. You can follower her journey at
Customer Reviews
Becky Kuehn
Feb 24, 2015Christina was GREAT! She stepped up when another maker didn't respond to my request and sent pictures and kept me updated through the whole process. I would definitely work with her again!
shainna sisler
Dec 18, 2014I am super happy with the final project. Christina was very professional, sent me numerous updates and photos while progressing with the project. As soon as she was finished she sent it right out along with a tracking number. I received the pacakge in just a couple days. If I was to need another painting I would absolutely work with her again, as well as recommending anyone else to work with her as well.
Peter Dickens
Dec 10, 2014Excellent work though the timeline was a little tight, and good communication to help give me what I wanted!
Jose Gallego
Oct 5, 2014I am completely ecstatic about the finished product. The details were exquisite. My overall experience with Ms. Miller was exceptional.
Beverly Eidmann
Dec 14, 2013Christina from Sophia's Room was amazing. She kept me abreast of each step of the project she was working on for my husbands special birthday gift. It was the first time I truly found him to be speechless as she took the idea from concept to finished art piece. My husband loves his Busagnashi and is very proud to own this fine piece of art.
