Sneak Preview: 120mm Kicking Bear

[quang]

Hello Planeteers,

I've been slaving at my bench these last few months hence my long silence .

The bright side is that everything has an end.

Please take a glimpse of the finished master before it gets dismantled and drowned in the silicone pool.

More pics on the way once the mould is finished.

I hope you like it.

Cheers,
Quang

 

[Joe Hudson]

hey Quang,

Looks really nice and it should paint up well, thanks for sharing.

Joe

 

[Zlobov*S]

Quang! It is very pleasant to see your new work - I am impressed, and already I want to buy and put near to " Yellow Moon " ! ;-)

 

[quang]

Thank you, guys for your comments!

The master is now in dismantled and the parts prepared for moulding. A very tedious and tricky operation especially when I have to keep my fingers crossed during the whole process. :lol:

Anyhow here's a pic of the figure in full.

See ya later!
Quang

 

[Rob Brown]

wow, that is nice. Really captured the texture of the skins.

 

[bonehead]

Really nice Quang! The movement in all of the fringes, headress and such really bring the figure to life.

Keep up the good work!

Cheers!!

Mike

 

[yeo_64]

WOW, Quang, that's an AWESOME sculpt !!!!! thanks for sharing it, my friend. Cheers !
Kenneth.

 

[megroot]

Another Masterpiece,
That's what holding you pick up the pieces of the demolished Fender that you left behind. :lol: :lol: Those strings are crying.
Well i must admit it was worth it. Excellent sculpting. I see it in life at the AMSS show.

Marc

 

[Dan Morton]

Superb, Quang! IMHO that's the best Indian figure ever - certainly the best I've seen.

How did you capture the texture on the buckskins? Inquiring minds want to know...

All the best,
Dan

 

[PJ Deluhery]

Very nice, Quang. Superb and unique treatment of this subject.

 

[slaj]

Great sculpt Quang. I can feel the wind

Stephen Mallia

 

[Guy]

I can only echo others and look forward to the release of this fellow.

 

[quang]

Thank you friends for your comment.

Guy: you won't have to wait too long as the kit is due to be released for Christmas ( keeping my fingers crossed. And my toes as well :lol: )

As for the wind effect, IMO it's essential for a subject like this one.

Few people realize that one of the main facets of the art of the Plains Indians was kinetic. It was designed to be seen in motion (just like Alexander Calder's mobile sculptures). Unfortunately, this aspect cannot be depicted in contemporary photographs (like Curtis') for technical reasons (there were no 'fast' films then). One had to wait for Kevin Costner and films like Dances With Wolves to see the art of the Plains in full glory.

Here are two WIP shots where the wind effect is most evident.

Dan: the texture on the buckskins was made by applying a mixture of Gesso and baking soda in a stippling motion. You can vary the quantity of baking soda and the amount of stippling to achieve the result you're looking for.

Now back to the resin pit. See ya later, crocodile!

Quang

 

[Markus]

Hello Quang,

a really beautiful new sculpture !!! I love the wind in his clothes !!!

Best wsihes,
Markus

 

[Roc]

Quang it's a beauty, I want one...


Cheers
Roc.

 

[Lubitch]

Beautiful sculpture !
Wind effect extraordinary

cheers

Wojciech Lubicz-Lapinski

 

[Anders Heintz]

Nice sculpt Quang!

Must be my favourit of yours! Im looking forward to the box art.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Not usually my first choice in scale or subject, but this one I like.
Good work.

Cheers

 

[garyjd]

Quang, Very nice my friend. The motion of the windblown elements takes a simple pose and instantly makes it dramatic. The painter could probably also add a few bits of additional fringe and position it coming away from the body to add to the effect.~Gary

 

[Dani A.]

Hello Quang,

I think this is one of your best Native Americans. The subtle wind effect is superbly rendered, and makes the otherwise ordinary pose stand out. I first read about the kinetic quality of Plains Indians' art in Mails's "Mystic Warrior", and I feel you have demonstrated it graphically.

:lol:

Dani