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Posted on 12/06/09 09:35:08 AM |
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Steve Caplin
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Challenge 253: Bring him to life, part 2
We haven't done one of these for a while, and I always think it's an interesting technique to master. One of the things I saw on my trip to Norway a few weeks ago was the Stalinist-inspired City Hall, a monstrous red brick building. The facade is decorated with statues of working men (men only, as it happens - the statues of women are in the park in front, carrying children). Here's one of the statues. This is the first time I've seen a statue of an overweight, shirtless boatman. What must the original model have looked like? Can you bring this statue to life? High res (cut out version) is here.  |
Posted on 12/06/09 1:14:32 PM |
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josephine harvatt
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Re: Challenge 253: Bring him to life, part 2
Nice to see someone less than six packed as a hero of the people though. _________________ I'm not really bad - I just draw that way |
Posted on 12/06/09 3:05:47 PM |
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Jeepy
Modeleur Mystique Posts: 174 Reply  |
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Posted on 12/06/09 4:50:51 PM |
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josephine harvatt
Gag Gadgeteer Posts: 2603 Reply |
Re: Challenge 253: Bring him to life, part 2
We will fight them on the beaches ....  _________________ I'm not really bad - I just draw that way |
Posted on 12/06/09 8:42:52 PM |
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brewell
Pixel Pentagrammarian Posts: 752 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 253: Bring him to life, part 2
I hope someone out there knows who Minnesota Fats is. _________________ I aim to give pause. |
Posted on 12/06/09 10:03:17 PM |
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mguyer
Incisive Incisor Posts: 799 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 253: Bring him to life, part 2
I have titled this BOATMAN IN HAITI  |
Posted on 13/06/09 06:06:38 AM |
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Nick Curtain
Model Master Posts: 1768 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 253: Bring him to life, part 2
Here's mine  |
Posted on 13/06/09 4:34:38 PM |
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Ben Mills
Luminous Luminary Posts: 570 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 253: Bring him to life, part 2
Sold his boat and bought a dog.  |
Posted on 13/06/09 5:29:29 PM |
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brewell
Pixel Pentagrammarian Posts: 752 Reply |
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International Battle of the Fats: Minnesota vs. Georgia 
Editor's Note: Minnesota Fats was a famous pool player whose character inspired the movie "The Hustler" starring Jackie Gleason and Paul Newman. _________________ I aim to give pause. |
Posted on 13/06/09 8:33:19 PM |
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Sophie
Political Parodist Posts: 595 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 253: Bring him to life, part 2
Brilliant Ben. Is that the face of an old Eastenders character, one of the Mitchell brothers? |
Posted on 14/06/09 00:56:41 AM |
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LonnieK
Diorama Dreamer Posts: 238 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 253: Bring him to life, part 2
Hi all. New member. I was fortunate enough to witness the multi-talented Steve Caplin at a recent RetouchPRO LIVE event. I immediately put his books on my wish list. Then I thought I'd stop by to join the fun here, perhaps make some new friends and improve my own skills.  |
Posted on 14/06/09 04:48:22 AM |
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Nick Curtain
Model Master Posts: 1768 Reply |
Re: Challenge 253: Bring him to life, part 2
Welcome Lonnie and what a great image to kick off with. Nick |
Posted on 14/06/09 07:50:51 AM |
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brewell
Pixel Pentagrammarian Posts: 752 Reply |
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I felt compelled to do some facial reconstruction.  _________________ Onward and upward! Excelsior! |
Posted on 14/06/09 10:50:09 AM |
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Ben Mills
Luminous Luminary Posts: 570 Reply |
Re: Challenge 253: Bring him to life, part 2
Thanks Sophie. No, it's not Phil or Grant. I just googled for a bald headed man and found one looking in the right direction. The other organ transplants are from a Rusian weightlifter. |
Posted on 14/06/09 11:33:55 AM |
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josephine harvatt
Gag Gadgeteer Posts: 2603 Reply |
Re: Challenge 253: Bring him to life, part 2
Hello Lonnie and welcome to the forum _________________ I'm not really bad - I just draw that way |
Posted on 14/06/09 4:05:31 PM |
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Nick Curtain
Model Master Posts: 1768 Reply |
Re: Challenge 253: Bring him to life, part 2
Guys and gals, you may wish to examine perspective on this one. I believe we are looking up at the figure and that eye height would be approximately level with the top of the rock. I've tried to prove this in the attached image, but having not been there it is difficult to tell whether the building in the background is true. Perhaps Mr C will enlighten me. Upon reflection I believe my boatman is slightly too low in the frame. Nick  |
Posted on 14/06/09 8:46:16 PM |
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Sophie
Political Parodist Posts: 595 Reply |
Re: Challenge 253: Bring him to life, part 2
Hi Nick, I think you are right. We might be level with his knee caps. I think your creation this week is great. Can you tell me how you got the skin looking so good and avoided the original texture? |
Posted on 14/06/09 10:59:44 PM |
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michael sinclair
Off-Topic Opportunist Posts: 1871 Reply  |
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life on the ocean waves 
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Posted on 15/06/09 00:39:15 AM |
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Steve Mac
Grunge Genie Posts: 539 Reply  |
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Seems he forgot where he left his boat...  |
Posted on 15/06/09 00:47:39 AM |
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EMMA
Everglade Artisan Posts: 91 Reply  |
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