Avoiding Closure
Avoiding Closure It's been a while. I've had the sculpture finished for a while now; I've passed copies to various people who asked for them and have a few more that were requested that I've not been able to pass on yet. The pictures below show the outcome, but it almost missed the purpose. I refined the sculpture, removed a significant number of supports, and aligned the printer, enabling me to produce copies as I desire—with results that I am incredibly pleased with. This post details my journey in finding a way to create something to honor my friend, but it was never just about the model or the process. It was part of my personal journey. By working on this, I could keep Tom as a living part of my life a little longer; he wouldn’t be gone while I pursued this, which is why it has taken me so long to finish the blog. If anyone wants to know more about Tom's character or wishes to request a copy, they just need to ask. I am more than happy to share both. The...