I'm working on illustrating a picture book and needed a visual reference for the two main characters, so I made small busts from a plasticine-like clay. Even though they're only about 3" tall, they're great for helping with lighting and character consistency throughout the book. Take a look!

This painting is for D. August Baertlein's upcoming eBook, Synapse. You can see it close-up on the Covers page, or incorporated into the cover design, here (scroll down to the Young Adult books section).