Sculptures of oil

Artists are constantly using unusual elements to build their creations. Matches, hangers, wire socks. Sculptor Jim Victor, with his wife Marie Pelton found artistic use of butter. They create exquisite sculptures from the oil.





Jim Victor honestly recognized that lifelong dream to work with wood and bronze. But as it turned out, the public prefer the "oil". Moreover, this kind of art makes him a good income.





The main themes of the work - daily life on the farm, sheep, cows, pigs. Although, it all depends on the customer. Almost all the statues made in life-size or slightly smaller. As explained Jim Victor used his material is not conducive to small forms.





While working on the "oil" of the image depends on the size and complexity - from 10 days to a month. The sculptor says that large parts to create much easier than small ones. Oil - soft material from which hard to create the fine details. In order that it does not melt in the studio of the sculptor has to maintain a constant temperature of 13 degrees. Working with oil at a temperature of - virtually the same as sculpting clay sculptures.





Oil - is not the only food with which the sculptor works. He is experimenting with cheese, chocolate. Previously, Jim Victor became famous as the author of the sculptures of stars made of chocolate.





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