Clay tree I

my first time working with clay. This is a pedestal for my bowl. It is designed as a tree trunk (that is somewhat bent ). The bowl will be numerous leaf-shaped clay that also resembles tongues of flame when assembled. this is to tell of forest fires. anyhow, took a long time but have done this so far. (i think i forgot to make a base ;_


will resize and upload other two pictures tomorrow. this is kinf of hard on the eyes.