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Post by glorbes on Apr 6, 2007 9:44:31 GMT -5
Hey guys. This project came about because I started sculpting a head. I decided that I wanted to attempt a young woman's face, since the experience of sculpting Jen made me see how much work I still have to do on creating clean facial sculpts. Anyway, the face came out alright, but the features are still a bit on the flat side and their are still quite a few creases from sculpting tools. But, I had this head sculpt, and decided to go all the way. This is what I came up with:   The sculpting compound is Super Sculpey over a wire armature. The hair is epoxy putty (as are the feet), and the hands are from the fodder bucket (I wasn't quite ready to tackle the hands).     The pose is...kinda lame and static. I really should have thought the design through before starting to sculpt, but I'm an idiot. Anyway, I'd love to hear any thoughts or critiques you may have.  Thanks for looking. |
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Post by apeaholic on Apr 6, 2007 11:01:06 GMT -5
This is looking pretty fantastic from where I'm sitting! All this armature stuff you're doing is incredible. I don't think the pose is lame at all. It just looks like she's stopped in mid-motion. Almost like she's circling some apponant she'd like to cut down with that sword. The suit looks excellent , especially the boots. They look real deal and completely separate from the suit itself. Your pics and description are fantastic as always. I'm sure you see flaws in this piece(such as tool marks) that the rest of us may not be seeing. The face is really smooth looking. She looks a bit like Christina Ricci to me.
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Post by Wild Willy on Apr 6, 2007 11:50:26 GMT -5
Bruce! Your sculpting is very comendable. I wouldn't say she has the body of a "super heroin" but moreso like a real woman's body with the little lumps & bumps and a slight lack of muscel definition. This body sculpt reminds me very much of how my faveroite artist Frank Frazetta draws his women, Not Barbie doll perfect but more Real & down to earth in appearance. Your understanding of the Female anatomy is evident and I am mostly impressed with the look in and around the hips and Pelvis areas. The overal finished figure looks excellent! and a head to toe original Glorbes creation. I'm gonna slap ya wif a K point for this labour O love.  Will |
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Post by nickvalor on Apr 6, 2007 11:58:14 GMT -5
Nice work!
todd
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Post by casimir on Apr 6, 2007 20:19:10 GMT -5
Given it's your first full sculpt, I'd say you'retoo talented to live. Most of my such attempts were not fit for public viewing! I think you're wll on your way to crossing over to "sculptor" and "artist" from "customizer."
C.
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Post by Figuremaster Les on Apr 7, 2007 18:14:37 GMT -5
Hey, that's VERY cool! And VERY sexy!
I am not only impressed, I think I'm in love!
As always, your skills at this scale, are inhuman!
Amazing work!
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Post by aburabusimbutu on Apr 8, 2007 21:53:10 GMT -5
Bruce-
This turned out extremely well. Your anatomy and proportions all look dead-on to me and as Will has commented the figure has a natural look, not the usual over-the-top superheroine look which is frankly a bit refreshing to see. I think the curves and flow of the figure are quite beautiful.
As an action figure she lacks, well, action, but I guess that wasn't your intent...
Ya know, the face in the unfinished sculpt looks a little "Area 51" to me. But once you've added the hair and the finished paints it is transformed into a very noble and staid expression with also a kind of Renaissance look. This ends up making her belieavably human and almost like a portrait of some real person.
One can't help but admire your efforts and enjoy seeing you progress as an artist.
Could I ask a technical question? I have seen Super Sculpey at the store and eyed it with curiosity and suspicion. How does it compare to regular Sculpey? Is it more durable? Does it have to be baked? Does it form differently?
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