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03-08-2013, 07:36 AM
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Sey hallo to my lille fren!
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 127
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Should I start with the head??
I've noticed a lot of sculptors begin with a basic body but do most of the detailing on the face and head before the rest of the body and clothing etc. Is this normal and if so why?
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03-10-2013, 01:46 AM
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Kiss my shiny metal arse!
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 4,105
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I can't say for sure if this is the reason why, but I guess with the face, it is probably one of the more tricky parts of the whole sculpt and it isn't too easy to correct it if you get the scaling wrong. By that I mean it is easier to establish the look and size of the head first, and then match the body to it rather than vice versa?
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03-10-2013, 03:30 AM
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I took an IQ test and the results were negative.
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Perth, Australia
Posts: 80
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The face is the most important feature imo. Everything on the sculpt could look great, but if the face looks off, it could potentially ruin the sculpt. Take ur time to get the head right, its the part that garners the most attention.
But if you're a beginner like me, making mistakes on the body are less forgiving, so I started with that first.
Also as jollyskeleton said, it will help with the scaling of the head to body proportions.
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03-18-2013, 10:25 PM
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When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro
Sculptor
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 719
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Head first, not just for proportions, but to lock in the soul of the piece
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03-19-2013, 01:34 AM
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100,000 sperm and you were the fastest?
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,860
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I read the title of this thread, and all I could think was "That's what she said!" 
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03-24-2013, 12:24 AM
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I was trying to daydream, but my mind kept wandering.
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,601
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DarkKni9hT
I read the title of this thread, and all I could think was "That's what she said!" |
Sadly, same here...   
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06-28-2013, 08:29 PM
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Cross country skiing is great if you live in a small country.
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Lago, Hell
Posts: 1,912
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DarkKni9hT
I read the title of this thread, and all I could think was "That's what she said!" |
Awesome! Totally agree!
I'm working on my first ever piece, and I am starting with the body, so I can get a feel for how the clay works, and what limitations I have throughout the process.
I respect the Hell out of these guys that build these amazing pieces. It's very frustrating, but when I get a section that just works, there is no better feeling.
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06-29-2013, 09:44 AM
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Mephisto
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Bangalore, India
Posts: 406
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I build the overall bulk first then step into detailing the head. It's something that works well for me.
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06-29-2013, 03:36 PM
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Shadowhawk
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 918
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You can kinda do both. Craft the armature allowing for the head to separate from the body. Block out the body and head at the same time, then remove the head and mount it on a dowel or something to help hold it while you sculpt. This way you can put the head in place and gauge the scale and progress, and alternate between the 2 pieces. You can also adjust position easily.
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