In this view you see I've started to encorporate leg placement which lends itself to movement. I wanted the ram to appear as though something stopped it in it's tracks as it ascended a rock face. Leg length is quite important here. This leg is extended fully. Remember, if the ram is in a post or position impossible for it's skeletal structure to achieve, it won't be nearly as appealing to the eye. I have also worked the horns and face gradually into scale with more to remove.
This view shows more work on the bases and back of the horns as well as the back of the ram's neck. I've also established the spine with the inverted V shape of the back of the neck. Here you can also see where I have located the right fron shoulder. I most always use a shallow scribe to do this in case I need to change it a bit later.
More commitment is now evident in the body of the ram. In this view notice the placement of the right rear leg as if stepping up onto another level. In retrospect, if I could change anything in this sculpture it would be here. A little less of an extreme step up would be a better look. Also notice the ears have been cut in and more shaping of the horns as well.
OK now in this one you can see that both front legs and shoulders are in and balance has been established. He's not leaning one way or the other. Center of balance is on the left front leg. In this shot as well as the one above I have also worked in some rock formation. I cut under the front of the ram to look as though he's on an outcropping. I intended it to look like heavy shale. Not the best job but it works. This rock formation is angled to simulate slight upheaval as you would find while viewing most any rocky bluff.
Well work some more on it in a day or two. See ya.
Robert W. King
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