Initial Sketches

Once the drawings are done and the pose established, it’s time to begin sculpting. Stone begins by building an armature, or skeleton for the piece. To do this, she uses aluminum and steel wire, and experiments with various combinations to make sure the statuette is able to stand-up on its own.

With a figure the size and shape of the Hulk, the main concern is that the skeleton is sturdy enough. “The Hulk is a big piece,” says Jesus. “You have to give it a strong back and hips. Remember, it’s going to go through a clay stage and a wax stage, so you have to make it really strong.”