Sculpting Contest

[quang]

As always, side views are so much more revealing than the front.

What we should consider first is the 'facial slope' which often determines the 'ethnicity' of the subject. Caucasian subjects have a vertical slope while Amerindians (and Asian Mongoloids) often have a slanted profile. But not as much as on your sculpt.

Secundo, the neck (or lack of) which often is added as if it's an after-thought The neck is ESSENTIAL to the expressiveness (?) of the sculpt. It's the way one holds his head which determines the expression (fear, sadness, pride, joy, ...).

The next common error is the receding chest. Remember, our subject is alive and breathing. So let's give him some lungs.

Other areas requiring attention are: the ears (too big), the nose (too bulky) and the back of the head (too prominent).

I hope you're not too put off by these remarks. Just keep in mind that this is but the start of the journey. Things can only get better and better.

Quang

 

[quang]

As always, side views are so much more revealing than the front.

What we should consider first is the 'facial slope' which often determines the 'ethnicity' of the subject. Caucasian subjects have a vertical slope while Amerindians (and Asian Mongoloids) often have a slanted profile. But not as much as on your sculpt.

Secundo, the neck (or lack of) which often is added as if it's an after-thought The neck is ESSENTIAL to the expressiveness (?) of the sculpt. It's the way one holds his head which determines the expression (fear, sadness, pride, joy, ...).

The next common error is the receding chest. Remember, our subject is alive and breathing. So let's give him some lungs.

Other areas requiring attention are: the ears (too big), the nose (too bulky) and the back of the head (too prominent).

I hope you're not too put off by these remarks. Just keep in mind that this is but the start of the journey. Things can only get better and better.

Quang

 

[garyjd]

Quang, Wow! Now that's constructive if nothing else is. Jim, print this out, take notes, what have you. Keeping in mind all the areas Quang mentions, the next piece, and the one after that will show marked differences. this is a great exercise, and I hope to see more examples posted later.~Gary

 

[garyjd]

Quang, Wow! Now that's constructive if nothing else is. Jim, print this out, take notes, what have you. Keeping in mind all the areas Quang mentions, the next piece, and the one after that will show marked differences. this is a great exercise, and I hope to see more examples posted later.~Gary

 

[LCoote]

These are all excellent points Quang, you are after all, the master of such things

Jim, these are the points that make us better sculpters, and you've finished the piece in the given time, I think it will take me a couple of months yet

 

[LCoote]

These are all excellent points Quang, you are after all, the master of such things

Jim, these are the points that make us better sculpters, and you've finished the piece in the given time, I think it will take me a couple of months yet

 

[JCOX]

WOW Quang! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Thank you for taking the time and effort to bring your insight. Your observations are so constructive and informative! I appreciate them very much! That's exactly what I was looking for. They will be very helpful as I attempt to grow in sculpting.

You can bet I'll be printing off your posts and studying them closely!

Thank you again!

-jim cox

 

[JCOX]

WOW Quang! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Thank you for taking the time and effort to bring your insight. Your observations are so constructive and informative! I appreciate them very much! That's exactly what I was looking for. They will be very helpful as I attempt to grow in sculpting.

You can bet I'll be printing off your posts and studying them closely!

Thank you again!

-jim cox

 

[Joe Hudson]

Quang,

I have to agree. I have not even dared venture into this area but your insight is very enlightening!

Joe

 

[Joe Hudson]

Quang,

I have to agree. I have not even dared venture into this area but your insight is very enlightening!

Joe

 

[garyjd]

On the flipside I wil have a new camera no later than March 25 (15th anniversary) But the Wife says I just might just have to get it before then. So at some point I'll be able to post some pics and perhaps get Quang to comment on my efforts. ~Gary

 

[garyjd]

On the flipside I wil have a new camera no later than March 25 (15th anniversary) But the Wife says I just might just have to get it before then. So at some point I'll be able to post some pics and perhaps get Quang to comment on my efforts. ~Gary

 

[quang]

You're welcome, Gary.

Here are some sites you might find useful when choosing your camera:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/

http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM

http://www.imaging-resource.com/WB/WB.HTM

Good luck.

Quang

 

[quang]

You're welcome, Gary.

Here are some sites you might find useful when choosing your camera:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/

http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM

http://www.imaging-resource.com/WB/WB.HTM

Good luck.

Quang

 

[garyjd]

Guys, I was able to borrow a HP 2.1MP camera from a friend. It does not take great close-ups but this is the best it'll do.~Gary

 

[garyjd]

Guys, I was able to borrow a HP 2.1MP camera from a friend. It does not take great close-ups but this is the best it'll do.~Gary

 

[garyjd]

Thre quarter

 

[garyjd]

Thre quarter

 

[garyjd]

Profile.

My views

-The face looks to fat/full (maybe the camera angle)
-Forehead may slope way too much
-Can't see any of the wrinkles I worked in (camera's fault)

 

[garyjd]

Profile.

My views

-The face looks to fat/full (maybe the camera angle)
-Forehead may slope way too much
-Can't see any of the wrinkles I worked in (camera's fault)