smaug sculpture

Laurel sees sculpture as an excellent complement to 2D art

After stumbling on a Peter Konig tutorial on an art forum a decade ago, Laurel decided to try sculpting. “He made this fantastic gliding monster and gave a super helpful rundown of all the materials and steps involved,” says Laurel. “I tried it out and loved it.”

“It’s a nice break from the computer without taking a break from art. There’s something about having an object in front of you that’s extra cool. Plus you get a toy for your desk at the end of it. You can’t lose!”

It’s not a main focus for Laurel. She produces a couple of pieces a year at most. “Working in 3D is a nice complement to 2D,” she says. “It helps me understand 2D forms a bit better – composing a sculpture that looks great from all angles is very challenging.”