you need to build an armature first. go to the library and look at beginning sculpture books. I would first get a flat piece of wood as a base. then get some thick but bendable wire and bend it to shape of horse. start with a hoof and try to just use the one piece of wire. put a small curve in the end for a hoof, then use a short screw - phillips (with the cross shape) head is best to screw it to the base , then start bending the wire, makeing leg, then a belly, then a back leg, then the buttocks, then the other side of the lower body, then the neck heaad and back etc. you willsee as you go and experiment with it. nobody ever said art was easy. art is hard work. all artists have to try several things to get something done. keep trying. It also takes a lot of advance planning.

antoher way to do it is go to your local craft shop and buy some small flat piecs of wood, and build yourself a simple stick horse sort of armature. Screw it to the base from the bottom with screws or glue it (hold with clothespins or rubberbands, use wood glue) . then fill out the form by using small sticks and twigs to get the shape you want. Look at Deoborah Butterfield's sculpture drift wood horses on her web site. beautiful and wonderful. she is a good artist. good luck.

ps.s. you could also try sculpting ahorse in "air dry" clay first to get the hang of the shape. there are books at library telling you how to sculpt animals.

5 Fantastic Types of Wood Wall Art Besides Wood Wall Sculptures

Would you prefer wood wall art? When choosing wall art for a particular room in our homes, it is important to consider the particular types of materials available. We might assume that various types of iron (such as wrought iron) would always be an ideal choice. Well, it depends. While iron certainly has some solid benefits, it has some drawbacks. For instance, it can rust, is less flexible than other materials, and tends to have a rigid texture. Meanwhile, manufacturers can use wood to create a wide variety of wall art items:

1. Wall Grille

Traditionally, grilles have functioned as security measures for windows and doors. However, grilles are also available as wall art. These pieces often include intricate patterns, such as rosettes, and are truly amazing works of art! If you want to add an eye-catching focal point to any room in your home, then consider using a grille. Wood grilles retain the complexity of their iron counterparts, while providing more texture than iron wall art pieces do.

2. Wall Mirror

Wall mirrors are available in a variety of the materials, sizes, and styles. As with wood wall sculptures, regardless of what type of wall mirror you want--you can probably find it. Some wall mirrors include wooden frames. While metal frames can appear natural, wooden frames oftentimes seem more natural, due to their appearance and texture. The wooden frames can exist in various types of wood, though each is sturdy and will last for several years.

3. Wall Plaque

When we think about plaques, we tend to think about awards hanging up in someone's office, or shiny metal plates that indicate a house's number. However, we can also use plaques as a decorative piece of wall art in our homes. When used for plaques, wood can create a lovely natural look, due to its texture and rawness. Plaques can include an array of themes, such as trees, plants, and flowers. They are also available in various shapes, including square, rectangular, and round.

4. Wall Vase

While manufacturers construct many wall vases from iron, others are wooden. The wood helps to provide a more "natural" appearance, as well as depth. With these vases, you can add real or faux greenery, to include another dimension to the wall vase. Adding greenery makes it easy to transform such pieces into the focal point of the room. As with wood wall sculptures, wall vases are available in a variety of styles, such as traditional or contemporary.

5. Wall Wine Rack
These pieces of wall art are excellent for storing your favorite variety of wine. They typically can hold 1-3 bottles for your next quiet evening at home, or dinner party. While many wall wine racks are metal, some are wooden. Wooden wall wine racks have a natural appearance, which can link the wines to the rural settings of wineries.

If you want your wall decor to have a natural and robust appearance, then review wood items. If you could choose wood, then you should!

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Jessica Ackerman writes for WallDecorandHomeAccents.com, a site featuring:
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