ACW Bust - The Artist Preservation Group

[MattS]

Hello,

Here are a few pics of a new bust I'm making. This one is this years donation to the cause for the Artist Preservation Group and it depicts Winfield S. Hancock as he appeared at Gettysburg. Still working on the likeness. I attached a temp beard and moustache to show where it is. We're hoping to have castings available very soon...possibly at the Atlanta Show in late February.

Comments welcomed!

Matt

 

[RFL]

Excellent work Matt !

Hancock and his Division commanders in The Wilderness. Unless the photo is reversed, the hat is tilted to his left. Of course, it may have been tilted to his right at Gettysburg.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hancock_et_al.png

 

[garyjd]

Matt is doing an awesome job on this bust. I applaud not only Matt's contributions to the APG, but his efforts to produce a first rate AND accurate portrait of Hancock. ~Gary

 

[vergilius]

this is going to be a great bust !

 

[Marcel]

Excellent start Matt!

Regards,
Marcel.

 

[Sambaman]

Nice start Matt! Love the pose. More goatee!!!!!!!!!!!

Jay H.
OKc

 

[MattS]

Thanks guys. I'm still not 100% happy with the likeness. I'll probably be fiddling with it as always right up to shipping it out.

As far as the hat tilt, unless Hancock is particularly known for a left tilt to the hat, I think it works better on the sculpt tilted to the right due to the pose. The hat will cover some of the face if I tilt it left as in the picture. Thoughts?

Yes, Jay. Definately more goatee. I may need a picture of yours for reference!;-)

Matt

 

[tonydawe]

Hi Matt,

That's a beautiful piece of sculpting mate. I'd like to see a photo of Hancock to compare the likeness, if you have one. The detailing around the nose and eyes is superb.

 

[MattS]

Hi Matt,

That's a beautiful piece of sculpting mate. I'd like to see a photo of Hancock to compare the likeness, if you have one. The detailing around the nose and eyes is superb.

Thanks, Tony. Here's one of the pics I'm using for reference.....

 

[1969]

Real nice work so far Matt,im a big fan of your busts.

Steve

 

[MattS]

Here are some new pics...

 

[Christos]

Excellent work!!!
christos

 

[MattS]

Here is the finished bust. Gary Dombrowski was invaluable in the research of this piece. Thanks, Gary! We hope to have some castings for pre-sale at the Atlanta Show. Thanks for looking.

matt

 

[Uruk-Hai]

I like what I see so far. On the other hand, the kind of beard that he sports on the picture must be almost imposseble to make in miniature?

Cheers

Janne Nilsson

 

[RFL]

That is Hancock

Matt, I really like the results very much. It`s not easy to make a bust subject look " aggressive " but you did it here. The profile especially is just right on !

I`m unlikely to make Atlanta, how do I buy one ?

Thanks
Rich

 

[MattS]

Matt, I really like the results very much. It`s not easy to make a bust subject look " aggressive " but you did it here. The profile especially is just right on !

I`m unlikely to make Atlanta, how do I buy one ?

Thanks
Rich

Thankd guys. Rich- you'll be able to buy one directly from the APG's website once they post it there. Click on the APG Store link at the following website:

http://www.artistpreservationgroup.com/

We'll also be at MFCA as well as our own show in Gettysburg in August.

 

[Sambaman]

Matt, fantastic work! The APG are lucky to have your tallents!

Jay H.
OKc