Now is the winter....

[valiant]

Afternoon Guys,

I just thought that I would post some pics of a recent commission by the Richard III Society that I completed a couple of years ago.

The Society provided me with all of their research information, as well as detailed photos of the forensic reconstruction that was done after his body was discovered in Leicester, in 2012. The bust has been authenticated and passed by the committee, including members of the archaeological team involved in the dig and is available for purchase by Society members.

Sculpted in 1/4 scale, approx, the original was done in clay over a resin plinth, with raised letters hand done in Duro. The brooch on the hat was modelled separately, again in Duro, then applied to the clay piece before moulding.

I hope this is of interest,

Steve

 

[peedee]

Afternoon Guys,.........edit........I hope this is of interest, Steve

It most certainly is mate. Well done you !

Is that a 'sponged' effect on the skin?

Paul.

 

[valiant]

This particular one is one of the prototype versions whilst we were trying different compounds for the bronze effect. It is actually bronze powder which has pitted the surface!! The production ones are much darker and smoother with a nice patina.

 

[Nap]

Nice one Steve ..no end to your talents

Nap

 

[arj]

Very nice sculpt.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Dan Morton]

Excellent sculpting!

All the best,
Dan

 

[peedee]

I actually like the textured surface mate..........it matches the surface of the car park they found him in,
nice touch that

Paul.

 

[valiant]

Asphalt - because you're worth it....!

 

[Helm]

Nice work Steve
Steve

 

[John Ballard]

Steve
Very nicely done. I used to be a member of the Richard III society when I lived in England so this is very interesting. Nice job sir.
John