Bas relief - drawing with clay

Bas relief is a hybrid between painting or drawing where the image is viewed straight on, and sculpture where the image is viewed from different angles. Drawing-like techniques are used to give the illusion of depth to some areas but there are variations in height within the work. I found that this semi-sculptural experience with bas relief has informed my figurative painting.

Work based on a live model and measures approx. 15” x 21”. Click on photo to enlarge.