Heath Ledger Joker bust 1:1

[Customrelic]

Has it been that long....over a year!

Well I have torn this down and remade it so many times now, it's been a steep learning curve for sure but I feel I am making some progress now. I must have remade the eyes about 20 times and hacked away at the whole face countless times.

As this is my first sculpture, I want it to be as damn perfect as I can get it, so am taking my time

Working on the eyebrows and forehead at the moment...

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A quick photoshop mockup to roughly see how it would look with makeup...

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As your first sculpt you are doing amazing work. I think the likeness is there for sure. Maybe a little softening but you are right on track to making a beautiful Ledger joker. Keep posting as you go. Id love to see how this turns out

 

[johnnyhungus]

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[johnnyhungus]

Small updates, happy with the progress so far...

 

[johnnyhungus]

Starting to get a look I really like now

 

[johnnyhungus]

A little eye refinement, some eyebrow meddling and then ready for texturing

 

[warrenhouck]

This is excellent! Looking forward to seeing one finished up

 

[johnnyhungus]

Thanks Warren, it has been a real labour of love but if the mockups I have done in Photoshop are anything to go by, this will look pretty good!

 

[Customrelic]

Cant believe how great hes looking. And still cant believe its your first sculpt. This is going to be a great bust when your done. Im sure a lot of collectors will want one. Looking forward to seeing the skin texture

 

[johnnyhungus]

Started to texture him up now and having a bit of a mixed time with it. Here he is so far without any softening on the texture, I did a little paint up in photoshop to see how he looks...

 

[johnnyhungus]

Started casting with some flawed results but good for testing paint ups. Happy with the look though...

 

[lululandia]

I honestly really like the look of the partial paint job! Really neat and really highlights the likeness of the sculpt underneath.

 

[johnnyhungus]

Thanks buddy

 

[johnnyhungus]

Another experimental paint job...



Now, if I could just find someone reasonably priced to do the hair in the UK.....

 

[autobotjohn]

man looks amazing I want one?

 

[johnnyhungus]

Just bought a new batch of silicone, ready to cast out this happy looking chap...

 

[jimberlao]

Just bought a new batch of silicone, ready to cast out this happy looking chap...

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Definitely interested if you end up doing a run. If it turns out as good as it seems, and is displayed on a proper base, could be a real winner! Awesome

 

[johnnyhungus]

Thanks buddy, I am currently designing the base now and a good frame for the torso and arms - I am going to have him holding out a joker card but the tricky part is having a stable enough base to manage the top-heavy weight of the head. Currently I am using a stone parasol base to hold the weight properly and that alone is 11kg!

 

[jimberlao]

Oh wow, this is going to include a torso and arms as well? Even more interested now

 

[johnnyhungus]

It is going to be a hefty thing, I can tell you that much!

 

[frosty]

brilliant job so far, the likeness is great