Pit-fired mermaid. A crude piece, but I knew nothing about sculpting at the time. Still, the crudeness worked, don't you think?
First pit-fire experience on Ocean Beach. A long time ago.
Luck conspired with fire here.
The red on the tail came from the kelp I picked up on the beach
and wrapped around the piece. My instructor Jim suggested the effect. Thank you, Jim, for that and other kindnesses, other nudges towards artistry.
