Young Miniatures - December New Release

[gordy]

Ulrich, Thanks for the excellent and thorough reply!

Yourself and many other members have such a deep and diverse knowledge and resources for these things I can not imagine why sculptors while working on a project would not consult and tap into this pool of knowledge!

 

[TWOMOONS]

I dont know, this one's kind of boaring.....get it?...BOARing? Oi! Sorry!

Nice textures and I like the face.

Matt

Yeah, great figure. Great sculpt.
How dare you pun out on this , you swine!

 

[ubbi]

Superbeautiful !!!

 

[pmfs]

I hope that Santa Claus give me one this Christmas

 

[Jjun]

Hello everyone

Hello everyone!
I'm Jun-Sik Ahn who created this work.
Thank you for your interest and response.
In this work, I wanted to express a strong and brutal images. And I wanted to create a unusual piece.
Recalled an idea, to combine the wild boar is one of the Celtic symbols, And began research for Celtic.
But historical research is difficult.
I am one of Korea in Asia. Thus, the lack of knowledge about the history of Europe.
But trying to find accurate data and information.
I had a lot of consideration for the Nice work with the correct data
As a result, I am sad If historical research is wrong, just like your opinion .
I will see your response
In the future, I will try to you're satisfied about historical research
Will also strive to create great works.
I hope to, you continue to watch with interest.
Thank you.

 

[Ulrich]

Hi Jun-Sik (hope that is correct)

First of all you have made a beautiful bust and it has an brutal and stronge image. But it is problematic to call him a celt 1 century BC.

I know that is very difficult to say what is historical correct or not. I can only say what is at the moment archaeological correct or not. It could be that in some years something is found in an grave and everything changed.

But you have used things at your bust which where used at a distance from 1000 years and sometime where used only from women

You are right that the wild boar was a Celtic symbol. But nobody knows if they wear it as a cape. It could be, but no archaeological proof until today.

And if you see reconstructions of Celt from that period based on Skeletons you will see that normally the whole face looks quite a little different. It is smaller and not so strong. Difficult to explain for me. The whole Physiognomy looks different.

My son told me that he want to paint the bust because he like the expression of the face and everything else.

So I think it is ok. And I always buy busts and figures if I "like" them and often I don´t know if they are historical correct

All the best

Ulrich

 

[dArtagnan]

I surely gonna buy one!
Why? Historical? I dont now because I never have seen a celt in the flesh and can only see what archeologes have bin finding. But what I do now is that a beautiful face of bust like this, when I began painting, I could only find on a Poste Militaire. The boar on his back is perhaps a bit mythical, but can you imagine the differents of colors you can use on it to let it come to life. So, yes, the only thing I'm sure of is that I'm gonna have lots of fun paiting this beautiful sculpt. And if someone is not agreed with the name celt, so gif him another name. My oppinion: If we would only paint historical correct, we would not paint a lot, and got quickly boared to, I think. All the best,

Eddy

 

[ubbi]

Hi Jjun,
you did a very beautiful work with this bust, for me the only lack about historical contest is the phibules as correctly quoted Ulrich, and also for my opinion, the beard instead of the moustache . The torques are correct , they were a sinonymous of the celtic belonging and warriors with torques are well documented from the contemporary sources .The boar skin could be a representative totem for a celtic warrior so it could be wear as a protective symbol even if is not documented and the sculpt compliment the figure very much in my opinion and surely is something absolutely new for what concerned the celtic figures..
i only can say bravo for your work

cheers

stefano

 

[kansas kid]

An incredibly beautiful piece of sculpting. You sir, are a true artist. It is just
so exhilarating to just look at this astounding piece.

I should not get into the archeological aspects of this thread. But I will say
that because there is no archeological evidence of this or that, does not
mean a certain kind of facial hair didn't exist that many centuries ago. We
have no way of knowing. It can not be proven one way of the other.

What a joy this would be to paint.

Kansas Kid

 

[Uruk-Hai]

And if you see reconstructions of Celt from that period based on Skeletons you will see that normally the whole face looks quite a little different. It is smaller and not so strong. Difficult to explain for me. The whole Physiognomy looks different.

Hallo Ulrich!

Isnt it so, and please correct me if Im wrong, that most of these reconstruction are based on on an average total weight? Assuming that many of that period where slender compared to todays standards. However wealth and sucess sometimes result in putting on some extra weight for a warrior of that era and society.

For those more interested in reconstructions please check out Oscar Nilssons (no relation) homepage as he is a very talented reconstructor and modeller.
http://www.odnilsson.com/

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[Ulrich]

Janne

you are right with your supposition. But there are enough graves found from warriors from that time, that I think that the normal Celt would be not so big. It could be, that is correct

I like the bust, but it is the same as if you show a medieval knight with the body of Arnold Schwarzenegger carrying a M 16 Gun or holding a roman shield.

But it is ok, it was only a comment from me


Ulrich

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Janne

you are right with your supposition. But there are enough graves found from warriors from that time, that I think that the normal Celt would be not so big. It could be, that is correct

I like the bust, but it is the same as if you show a medieval knight with the body of Arnold Schwarzenegger carrying a M 16 Gun or holding a roman shield.

But it is ok, it was only a comment from me


Ulrich

Hallo Ulrich!

I only commented on the facial features and your refering to facial reconstruction based on skulls pointing out that bone does not change as your bodymass increases. It gives us an idea and at least a minimum bodymass.

And even as the features of the fellow might not cope with the common view of the generic celt of that time I dont really have a problem with that. Also I think the impression would be a bit different if painted in lighter skincolours.

Additionally I think you are way exaggerating if you compare him to Arnold as we are used to see him in his action movies. And also being a bit unfair.

His gear, I cant comment on as my knowledge of these are not that good.

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[Ulrich]

Janne

Perhaps I exaggerate, but that is the problem. We know him from his films and don´t see the "normal" person. And I think many figures showing not the "normal" typ. Or how many figures you know with a "little" belly? We have many figures, which were strong and big. But "normal" figure???

But I think that would be better discuss in another thread. I think we hijacking this thread

Ulrich