Hippika Gymnasia 3ad - Bust 1/9

[Gaudin]

Hi all !

Allow me to show you my latest bust - young Roman cavalry champion of
Hippika Gymnasia 3d century AD.
1/9
Mixed media- sculpey firm, magic sculp, green stuff, copper wire. 7 parts
(also paper ribbons just to illustrate the idea how it is intended)

Its hard to add anything new to plethora of Roman busts available and I wanted to do something fresh and outside of standard. I was also fascinated by Crosby Garret helmet that was found few years ago in area I live. It made a foundation for the idea.

My special thanks go to Hans here on PF who helped immensely with research.

As a little reference about Hippika - have a look here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippika_gymnasia

I cursed myself at least 7 times on the way for choosing such a complex task, as I had to succeed with making young, Roman looking face and the helmet is quite specific so it required a lot of likeness.
I hope I managed. I certainly gained many levels on the way. How does it always look better in life than on picture???

Thank you for looking.

 

[Gaudin]

And references of course:

Reconstructions of Marcus Junkelmann for lorica squamata,
Crosby Garret helmet
Armour plates from Pfunz and some others

 

[Fex]

епта. Ну наконец то.
Я бы посоветовал чууууууууууууууть чуть увеличить подбородок с низу, и немного подрезать нижнюю губу. Но это на мой как говорится вкус.

 

[Tarracus]

That's great! and certainly looks like a young teenager

 

[Anastasiya]

Cool idea with the helmet! Very unique item!
Besides great detailing of the armour and nice roman face!
Congratulations!

 

[Gaudin]

Guys, thank you very much!
Fex - I agree, can be easily tweaked

 

[Redcap]

REALLY nice work and something "different" to the usual Roman buts / figures we see - I love it!
Gary

 

[Hans]

Fascinating. Completely convincing! TIBI GRATULOR!
Hans

 

[Richie]

Hi Gaudin,
You have captured that classical look spot on. I really like the hair and those facial features make him look assured, focused and determined. The helmet is a work of art in it's own right.
One off or commercial? Nice to see some of your work.
cheers
Richie

 

[Helm]

Really nice work, I think it's one of the best yet

Steve

 

[Gaudin]

Gary, Hans, Richie, Steve - thank you!

Richie- yep, I am most prolific this time of year if only I could do this full time...
It could be commercial if people want it, I'd be very happy for it to go out.

 

[Redcap]

Gaudin IF you do go commercial with this - put me down for one!

Gary

 

[housecarl]

Stunning.
Carl.

 

[Nap]

Hi Gaudin ,

This is a cracking sculpt to say the very least and the helmet is a work of art , I really like the way you have captured the youthfulness of the subject , hairstyle spot on , parade armour looks great as well .

Please put me down for one if it goes commercial , its good to see something different from the Roman subjects ....and will certainly be a colourful piece and an interesting display piece.

Happiness is having a bust in front of you

More please

Nap

 

[Gaudin]

Nap, Carl, thank you very much!
I also can't wait to see it painted - should be a cracking little item.

D

 

[megroot]

Outstanding sculpting.

Marc

 

[Gaudin]

Thanks, Marc! I appreciate it

 

[jenghiz]

A great piece and I like the fact you got inspiration from your locality.It was a terrible loss that the County lost out to a private individual at the auction.Undoubtedly your best sculpting yet,very fine indeed.

 

[Gaudin]

Ian, thank you very much!

 

[Gellso]

That loooks excellent. Great idea to include the awesome helmet. Very nice pose as well.