Made a piano, now got to make a player. Piano was made first so I could see how big I had to make the player. Those sketches used the finished piano to set the scale.

Close up of the clay mock up. Some people make their clay mock up all finished like the carving. I don't think its worth it. I'd rather spend more time on carving. The clay is just going to be thrown out anyways.

Actually got dimensions to work off of.

Something from the web.

About as fancy as I get. Sorry!

I even looked up how music should be shown for his book. Its not any particular song tho!

Piano came out OK.

There is a foot pedal down there.

A hard playing man needs his nurishment.

A face only a mother could love.

Got some nice sadle shoes there.

He's playing to the crowd.