Discobulos

[franceso sbarile]

Based on copies of the famous statue of the discus thrower of Myron, I try to reproduce a discus thrower engaged in the ancient Olympics.
I started from a 54mm Preiser naked figure where I identified the position of cuts
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Cuts done

Pins inserted

Begin to sculpt the muscle according to the statue

This is all up to now Folks.
Francesco

 

[Nap]

Hi Franceso

Challenging subject there , nice use of the original figure , clever cutting as well

Look forward to seeing more on this

Happy muscle sculpting

Nap

 

[franceso sbarile]

Some steps ahead
Francesco

 

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Further steps more

 

[Oda]

Very good Francesco.Myron's Discobolos is such an iconic sculpture and quite difficult to reproduce due to its complex posture.You are off to a great start.

Oda.

 

[franceso sbarile]

Painting in progress.
Oil over acrylic
Francesco

 

[Nap]

Hi Franceso

Very clever sculpting , all credit to you , good to see the painting beginning

Following with interest

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

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ended
Hope you enjoy it
Francesco