Very first sculpt... Patrick Stewart Bust

[Doc101]

Hey, so I've been inspired by all the work here, and decided I wanted to see if I had any talent. I've never sculpted before in my life, but I must say, it's been a lot of fun so far. This is about 3-4 hours work so far. I know i've got a long ways to go, but if you have any tips, advice, critiques etc, please let me know!

Cheers:)

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/865/44223834jj1.th.jpg (http://img228.imageshack.us/my.php?image=44223834jj1.jpg)

[mkat]

wow this is your first try? You used great detail, I love it! Im not much of a sculpter more of a painter but you should continue sculpting Im sure you'll be successful. :)

[Doc101]

Thanks boss :) for those following, heressome progress. basically redid the entire face. I tried to get the proportions much better. There is still a looong way to go but i think its getting better :)


http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/8370/10la4.th.jpg (http://img139.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10la4.jpg)

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/2918/11am5.th.jpg (http://img90.imageshack.us/my.php?image=11am5.jpg)

[Doc101]

So here's another little update...

What do you guys suggest in terms of detailing, or any other major work that needs to be done? Can anyone suggest a good method to recreate an ear?

Cheers!

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2852/12zp9.th.jpg (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=12zp9.jpg)

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/732/13hk5.th.jpg (http://img147.imageshack.us/my.php?image=13hk5.jpg)

[MikeMakesMonkeys]

:D There's a definite likeness to him!

Ears are tricky - but ultimately just like anything else. Good reference, a mirror and a critical eye are all you need.

[maddmaestro]

lower the jawline, extend the forehead a bit forward, decrease the size of the nose and ears, reposition the ears...this is just what i can see from comparing the photo ref. to your most recent sculpt. i can see that you have a lot of enthusiam and i hope that what i said can help you...i am fairly new to this. only been sculpting for less than a year. Likeness is something i've yet to tackle. it is kinda scary. i commend your attempt, and your work so far is really nice...keep at it!!

Maddmaestro

ps. i hope that my comments aren't discouraging...because what you've done so far is really good!

[Doc101]

Hey, no not discouraging at all, that's why I'm posting here, to get as much feedback as possible!

I'll post some more pics once I've made a few more changes,

cheers mate :)