Portrait in Wax

[Julie Deane]

so....are those William's?

Hadn't thought about dentition - can see how it would be an issue.

[Sara Lasso Lopez]

He has such a characteristic smile (showing a lot of teeth) that must be quite a challenge to not over-emphasize it.

[Alexandra Tyng]

Heidi, I learn something new from you all the time! This is all so interesting, and I am so glad you got these commissions.

[Heidi Maiers]

Yeah, they are both real toothy so no way to avoid having teeth showing in these busts. Giving William just a slight smile that doesn't distort his face too much - not the big goofy grin.

[Laurel Alanna McBrine]

How fun - congratulations on these assignments!

I remember as a kid being fascinated by Madame Tussaud's in Victoria, British Columbia, especially King Henry VIII and his six wives in wax. I think that moment may have lead to becoming a portrait artist, since I proceeded to read everything written about the Tudors and European history which lead to art history and making copies of Holbein's work.

I look forward to seeing the finished product - very interesting.

[Claudemir Bonfim]

I happen to be working a lot lately and that's why I haven't posted before, but Geee! that's awesome!

I wish I could see that in a Museum.

[Garth Herrick]

This is pretty amazing Heidi! I am speechless so far....

[Alexandra Tyng]

Is the clothing msde out of wax, too, or is it actual fabric clothing draped on the figure?

[Heidi Maiers]

Thanks guys! Alexandra, just the head is wax. Hair is punched hair, including eyebrows and clothes are real clothes. William shipped off now and just finishing up Kate. Need a long break when done - two+ full time careers burning me out.

[Alexandra Tyng]

Oh, interesting! I thought the artists made the entire thing including clothing in wax! I don't know why I thought that--it must have been an assumption I made when I was a child.