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07-07-2008, 01:30 PM
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Sculptor
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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Oliver Reed-The elusive likeness
Hey all,
Having had some spare time due to a stay in the Uk that I didnt ask for,I thought I'd do a little soul-searching.
I believe there is a certain likeness,that always seems elusive.No mattter how close you get it, or how many people say its perfect only the sculptor can tell you it isnt.
For my buddy Bobby C I believe Chris Reeve is his goal, mine has always been Oliver Reed.
Anyhows,I decided to take another stab at him and make him the focus of my DVD.Bear in mind hes only 22 in this role.
MH
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07-07-2008, 02:13 PM
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I used up all my sick days, so I'm calling in dead.
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: San Jose, CA
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Well, you are certainly the most qualified one to sculpt the perfect Oliver Reed!
This one looks pretty damn close to perfection to me. The shape of his eyes and nose are particularly nice...
Most of the 'young' Oliver Reed pics I saw he was sporting a mustache, so I can't really comment on his upper lip.
Great work, and thanks for sharing!
(As an aside I bought one of your COTW kits from you at a Mad Model Party back in the '90's and I thought that likeness was perfect )
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07-07-2008, 04:26 PM
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Ghost
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 8,688
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The "king" of likenesses returns. Looks like Reed's likeness eludes you no more. Great job. I loved your hammer bust too.
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07-07-2008, 04:43 PM
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Yeah, I spend WAY too much time here!
Join Date: May 2005
Location: LI New York
Posts: 143,157
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Amazing likeness !!!!
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07-07-2008, 07:02 PM
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Sculptor
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Hill
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I believe there is a certain likeness,that always seems elusive.No mattter how close you get it, or how many people say its perfect only the sculptor can tell you it isnt.
For my buddy Bobby C I believe Chris Reeve is his goal, mine has always been Oliver Reed...
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Unfortunately for me, I feel that way about 99% of the likenesses I attempt.
I recognized Reed before I even scrolled down to see the whole image, the eyes alone are dead to rights. Excellent looking portrait my friend. I'm not familiar enough with Reed's young face to offer a deeper critique, but even if I were, I don't think there would be anything to say.... Except that your DVD can not get here fast enough.
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07-07-2008, 08:27 PM
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Sey hallo to my lille fren!
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 131
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I agree with Andy about the dvd- can't wait! Oliver looks great too! Just wondering if you've ever sculpted a version of Oliver Reed in his final role of Prospero, in Gladiator? He always had an expressive face throughout his career, it just seem ed to become more so in this role with his over-the-top performance!
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07-08-2008, 10:59 PM
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Sculptor
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy Bergholtz
Unfortunately for me, I feel that way about 99% of the likenesses I attempt.
I recognized Reed before I even scrolled down to see the whole image, the eyes alone are dead to rights. Excellent looking portrait my friend. I'm not familiar enough with Reed's young face to offer a deeper critique, but even if I were, I don't think there would be anything to say.... Except that your DVD can not get here fast enough.
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Andy...Andy...Andy, who are you fooling? I have a copy of the 1/6 De Niro and its absolutly perfect!
Thanks for the comments on Reed.Im determined to get him right.
Oh and I'll be calling ya this week.
Mike
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07-08-2008, 11:26 PM
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The Spirit
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 333
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Lookin' good.
On a side note, does anyone else think that Javier Bardem resembles a young Oliver Reed?
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07-08-2008, 11:35 PM
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Ghost
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 8,688
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I see it now that you mention it.
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