Completed Carl Reid's Abraham Lincoln

[Michaelminiatures]

Abraham Lincoln
Commander-in-Chief of the Union Army
16th President of the United States
1/10 scale resin bust, work in progress
This bust will be released by Michael Miniatures in Oct.
www.michaelminiatures.com

 

[Einion]

With Lincoln's face being so iconic it should look like him instantly but this really doesn't; sorry, the likeness is not there yet.

For some specifics: forehead is too deeply lined, upper lip is a bit too full (and I think the mouth line should be flatter), bags under the eyes are too pronounced and the lower lip/chin definition looks overdone (it seems to have varied a bit with age though). Lastly, think the eyes are a smidge too small, or it may be that they're a little too heavily lidded.

Einion

 

[Guy]

I have to disagree with Einion.....Carl has hit the likeness spot-on. I have seen many images of Lincoln and this bust looks just like him.

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Read your comments Einion before taking a look at the bust and thought you are being a bit harsh but on inspection your points are extremely valid.

 

[antonio argudo]

I think the third picture (right) has the worst likeness...
the black and withe pics has beter likeness, would be great to see some more clear pics of it!
anyway its a cool bust!

 

[carl reid]

I have attached some images of Lincoln together with some images with a slightly darker contrast

I hope these will explain the piece more clearly.

I think everyone is entitled to have they're opinion! I think it looks like Lincoln, but then again I would, I sculpted it! But more importantly my client does! I guess the modelling community will make there own minds up!

Carl

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Carl
I have something in mind for next years euro a one off sculpt could you send me a private message with some quotes on pricing.

Ronnie T

 

[nickk panther]

hi guys
just thought id put my 2pence worth in. carl you have done a great job nice piece some people will moan about anything and everything and these people are the ones that do very little or none keep up the "great" work nick

 

[captfue]

Carl: Lincoln being a yankee and all I believe you got a splendid likeness of him: now if it were Jeff Davis or Robert E Lee I'd take a closer look.

 

[kagemusha]

Hi Carl, it works for me mate. I have looked at a lot of original pics of him since he was posted and there are a lot of different looking studies of him. IMHO you have captured his character and poise very well. Congratulations. I look forward to the challenge of breathing life into another great sculpt.

Regards

Ron

 

[roadking]

Great Job Carl! I always look forward to seeing your work. This is an artform and every piece of art is up to personal interpretation and vision. More power to you.

Einion is entitled to his opinion and won't hesitate to give it. Sometimes it is appreciated and sometimes it isn't but that is his choice and it is what it is. There is a place in the world for every vision.

Jim

 

[tonydawe]

Terrific sculpting Carl. You've captured a great likeness of a great man.

 

[custer760]

Excellent work once again Carl.I really do love this bust and also think that the likeness to Abe Lincoln is spot on.Capturing the likeness of "real" people is probably one of the greatest challenges in sculpting but you did it with Wes Studi and youve done it again with Old Abe....Great work mate.
Regards
Pete

 

[carl reid]

Cheers Folks!

I'm glad you like him.

Carl

 

[carl reid]

Excellent work once again Carl.I really do love this bust and also think that the likeness to Abe Lincoln is spot on.Capturing the likeness of "real" people is probably one of the greatest challenges in sculpting but you did it with Wes Studi and youve done it again with Old Abe....Great work mate.
Regards
Pete

Cheers Pete!

Yeah we had a good time mate! I need to get my finger out now though, Euro is only around the corner He He He!!!
Does Jaqualine have any days off during the week mate? or is Saturday the only day off?

Have a good un buddy!

Carl

 

[carl reid]

Great Job Carl! I always look forward to seeing your work. This is an artform and every piece of art is up to personal interpretation and vision. More power to you.

Einion is entitled to his opinion and won't hesitate to give it. Sometimes it is appreciated and sometimes it isn't but that is his choice and it is what it is. There is a place in the world for every vision.

Jim

Cheers Jim,

I agree with you 100%. It is all about interpretation and opinion. You can sculpt a piece and finish it in different finishes, and it will look like a completely different piece, and have a different opinion of each, even though they are the same piece.

Carl

 

[pmfs]

Hi, great likeness I will make an effort and will buy one.

 

[mil-mart]

Carl great sculpting as usual and an excellent likeness , looking forward to seeing one in the flesh at Euro.

Cheers Ken

 

[moz]

Nice one Carl.
Electric 6

 

[davidmitchell]

Fantastic likeness Carl and one that will paint up very well,look forward to seeing this and all your other creations at Euro.

Cheers mate Davie