WIP "Tusker"
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Richie
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Hi Ron,
Great start
. Steve Kirtley had one of these with him at our last club meet and it's an impressive piece of resin, so I know where you are coming from with regards to the ergonomics.
cheers
Richie
Great start
. Steve Kirtley had one of these with him at our last club meet and it's an impressive piece of resin, so I know where you are coming from with regards to the ergonomics. cheers
Richie
Hi Ron
Coming on nicely , think I will be mounting my elephant on a base first and then going tongue gym
Following with interest it's a great SBS
Nap
Coming on nicely , think I will be mounting my elephant on a base first and then going tongue gym
Following with interest it's a great SBS
Nap
kagemusha
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Ron, the sculpt is amazing, and you are doing it every bit of justice and then some
Looking forward to seeing more!
Phil
It certainly has all the detail a painter could wish for Phil.
The size is the real challenge....not just in the handling...but in the scope for adding depth and contrast to an already detailed subject.
Thanks for comment mate.
kagemusha
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Hi Ron,
Great start
cheers
Richie
Each time I hold it I am taken aback by how much resin must have gone into this piece!
Cheers for comment mate.
kagemusha
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You might want to rethink mounting it on it's base to paint....I looked at all the options before I started....and...although it seems a good idea...consider not only how you will get to all the areas of the head...but also...given that it is hard to handle already....add what will be a fair sized base to it...and it increases the difficulty even more....a hard choice.
Glad your following it's progress mate.
That's very valid points there Ron
Have you thought about the base size yet or is it too early ?
Will be the wise words from you very closely
Nap
kagemusha
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I got a base for him at Euro mate....from 'Darkstar'....very good price
I will get a picture of it and post it with the next update....and include the size etc.
Meant to say....pleasure to meet you at Euro
I will get a picture of it and post it with the next update....and include the size etc.
Meant to say....pleasure to meet you at Euro
kagemusha
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First off....as promised...a couple of pics of the base for Nap.
It is 135mm across the top....and 50mm high.
Hope that helps mate.
It is 135mm across the top....and 50mm high.
Hope that helps mate.
kagemusha
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Right...now onto progress with head.
I have now layered in the darker shadow layer using a transparent mix so as not to overpower the base layer itself....this was applied as a scrub coat...then followed the usual thinning back...with selected ares then gently lightened further by dabbing with a make up sponge to maintain the areas that will become the hi lites.
With this done I returned to the tusks.
To reinforce the wear etc. ....I gave them a wash with sepia ink...which was then gently lifted off in places to maintain a light colour....when dry they were given a coat of matt sealer....and I then applied a scrub coat of W&N Transparent White...which again was lifted with a make up sponge.
Next stage on the head will be to introduce the mid tones...followed by the hi lites...then I will put in the darkest top skin tones.
to be continued......
I have now layered in the darker shadow layer using a transparent mix so as not to overpower the base layer itself....this was applied as a scrub coat...then followed the usual thinning back...with selected ares then gently lightened further by dabbing with a make up sponge to maintain the areas that will become the hi lites.
With this done I returned to the tusks.
To reinforce the wear etc. ....I gave them a wash with sepia ink...which was then gently lifted off in places to maintain a light colour....when dry they were given a coat of matt sealer....and I then applied a scrub coat of W&N Transparent White...which again was lifted with a make up sponge.
Next stage on the head will be to introduce the mid tones...followed by the hi lites...then I will put in the darkest top skin tones.
to be continued......
Hugo Pereira
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I didn’t imagine the bust is so big... lol... lol... it’s hugeeee...
Congratulations for this amazing job... it’s AMAZING...
Thank you so much.
Regards
Hugo
Congratulations for this amazing job... it’s AMAZING...
Thank you so much.
Regards
Hugo
Ron
That's lookng brilliant I am going for the same effect ..yours is coming on great , love the ears and the tusks
Thanks for details ref base its a beauty ......where did you get it ....Oakwood?
Nap
That's lookng brilliant I am going for the same effect ..yours is coming on great , love the ears and the tusks
Thanks for details ref base its a beauty ......where did you get it ....Oakwood?
Nap
kagemusha
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kagemusha
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Wayneb
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Wow....That IS a beast in more ways than one, and the trunk isn't even on yet....You may need a bigger base. That one is very tempting but maybe too late. I guess digital does have its place. I like my crow breaded and deep fried. Looks great Ron.
Wayne
Wayne
kagemusha
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Certainly is an imposing piece
I chose the base very carefully....especially because of the size of the piece....and the room I have in the cabinet once it's finished.
There are other factors....such as the mounting point....it is not easy to get the right angle of entry for the post....and the post itself is 4mm brass tube with a 3.5 steel rod through it's centre for added strength....which is drilled 40mm into the bust and base....and I have kept the height between the bust and base to a minimum....to keep the stress level low.
Digital sculpting is here to stay....although...personally....I still prefer the traditional method.
Thanks for comment Wayne.
Ron
kagemusha
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