Initial Inspiration.
Surfboard is shaped from foam, building the beak.
Basic Shape.
Chicken Butt.
Ready for papier mache layers.
After 15 hours (3 layers) of papier mache.
3 Coats of PVA glue hand layered.
Gesso undercoats.
Ready for paint.
Artiste' at work. Painting is my favorite part.
Approximately 15 hours of painting and details.
3 coats of Polycrylic Sealer.
Detail.
I've inserted a bracket in the surfboard so it appears to be coming out of the wall.
