ape man (first clay sculpt)

[Howat Props]

the many talented sculptors on here have inspired me to try my hand at sculpting in clay myself. so heres my progress so far, alot to do still but most of the components are there now.

also if anyone has any tips on doing realistic skin textures that would be much appreciated

 

[SonOfPumpkinhead]

Wow! I'm really diggin' this! Keep it up!

 

[v3d]

Texture pads are a special make-up effects artists best friend. The easiest is to build up a few layers of liquid latex on an orange in a round shape. They make great pores. I used to go to the store and buy a variety of fruits and veggies and use alginate to make molds. Then I poured in Ultracal 30 to make cement positives. Then you can make many additional latex texture pads.

 

[Howat Props]

thanks man!

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thats a great idea! thanks for the tip

 

[The Thing]

I like the simple and home-made solutions. This could save hours.

 

[The Thing]

My only suggestion would be to use a bristle brush to soften the edges where there are creases and wrinkles, if you are interested in a softer look. The current treatment appears sort of sharpened or severe as if her were rock-like. I am thinking Ben from the Fantastic Four. If you tamp down , ever so lightly, those areas it will soften him up and make him more fleshy looking. Again, take this with a grain of salt. I also recommend working quickly and setting the sculpts in a corner. Think of them as future resource material to study. I really like the look. The aluminum already suggested a great start.

 

[Howat Props]

thanks for the advice! this thing shoudl be finished in the next day or two.

 

[Howat Props]

some progress

 

[ahoudini]

Great work! I love that he has some age on him!


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[nmasi]

He's great! Good character and definition. His face tells his story.

 

[Howat Props]

thats the sculpt finished! now its time to paint!