'Wanna Know How I Got These Scars?' Ledger Silicone Bust (Final Pics Pg 2)

[larrykidd]

Re: 'Wanna Know How I Got These Scars?' Ledger Silicone Bust WIP

Raised the bar yet again.
That's just awesome....as usual!!
Larry

 

[Hecubus114]

Re: 'Wanna Know How I Got These Scars?' Ledger Silicone Bust WIP

I mean no offense to anyone else who has sculpted this character (including my own MULTIPLE attempts) - but this is, hands down, the best likeness so far.

Usually the more unique a face is, the easier the likeness. Because it doesnt have to be exact to look right. This character doesnt seem to follow this rule, and nailing this likeness proves incredibly difficult once you actually sit down and try.

Well done.

 

[DAVIDYR1]

Re: 'Wanna Know How I Got These Scars?' Ledger Silicone Bust WIP

Wow....now that's a scary sight. thumbsup
Looks awesome Howard.:love
Oh and here's a thought...try screwing up your next sculpture/bust. I'd like to see how it feels to post in one of your threads without using the same positive adjectives that I have been over the last 8 years....just sayin...:cool

David

 

[Heman]

Re: 'Wanna Know How I Got These Scars?' Ledger Silicone Bust WIP

Looks fantastic howard, can't wait to see high res pictures. I really see heath in there. Congrats

 

[chicoperdido815]

Re: 'Wanna Know How I Got These Scars?' Ledger Silicone Bust WIP

That is so freakin' amazing I don't know what to say!

 

[Chewie15]

Re: 'Wanna Know How I Got These Scars?' Ledger Silicone Bust WIP

Thanks guys!

looking great Howard, I hope the finshed display pictures keep him in this leaning slightly forward pose as it sets him off very nicely

great to see you re-visit him, It was the same with your old Indiana sculpt they just got better every time and moving them into silicone is just a bonus when it comes to the finishing

looking forward to the new pics

Speaking of Indy... I'm also finishing another silicone bust right now along with Ledger

That looks great, Can't wait to see the final pictures. Just out of curiosity how many sculpts do you normally have going on at the same time?

Usually a few... I have about 6 on the bench right now.

I mean no offense to anyone else who has sculpted this character (including my own MULTIPLE attempts) - but this is, hands down, the best likeness so far.

Usually the more unique a face is, the easier the likeness. Because it doesnt have to be exact to look right. This character doesnt seem to follow this rule, and nailing this likeness proves incredibly difficult once you actually sit down and try.

Well done.

You are right, Ledger's likeness is way tough! he has very unique features that do not show up in photos well... it's almost like detective work seeing certain nuances in his features. I tried sculpting a crazier expression the first time around... but myself as well as the client decided that we could see him true to 'Ledger' while still trying to capture that creepy 'Joker' feel keeping his expression 'determined'. We noticed that as a portrait he looked much more menacing this way, along with the body pose

Wow....now that's a scary sight. thumbsup
Looks awesome Howard.:love
Oh and here's a thought...try screwing up your next sculpture/bust. I'd like to see how it feels to post in one of your threads without using the same positive adjectives that I have been over the last 8 years....just sayin...:cool

David

Trust me, I have scraped quit a few sculpts in my day... I'm never 100% happy. I guess that's good to keep trying to improve

I'm just adding some final touches on this bust... he scared my wife... always a good thing :lol Photo shoot tomorrow...

H

Howard S Studios

 

[usconcept]

Re: 'Wanna Know How I Got These Scars?' Ledger Silicone Bust WIP

I have to ask... did you dig him up to do this? It's DEAD ON

 

[howlingwind13]

Re: 'Wanna Know How I Got These Scars?' Ledger Silicone Bust WIP

:eek Man that is one of my grail pieces. Excellent work Howard.
Wish these were in my price range, but the wife would have a fit:behave

mike

 

[Chewie15]

Re: 'Wanna Know How I Got These Scars?' Ledger Silicone Bust WIP

Here's some final shots of the bust...

H

Howard S Studios

 

[XtcofPain]

Awesome Howard. Looks great. Paint job is fantastic

 

[fettster]

absolutly love it! the stare is perfect!, love the pose and finish work. possibly my new favorite of yours

 

[haloboyvash]

Wow..... nuff said :cool

 

[Darth Milo]

This is really amazing..:eek
Personally, I think this is the best Joker silicone bust, he looks very realistic and scary !

 

[Lord of the props]

OHHHHHHH AWESOMMMMMMMEE!
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Howard this is without a doubt the best fan made Heath as the Joker.
I thought that BobbyC´s version was impossible to recreate and do better, but I was sooooo wrong.
This is by far one of the greatest threads on this forum for years.
My hat goes off all day:thumbsup

 

[Trilogy]

Utterly brilliant, Howard.

 

[Chewie15]

Thanks guys!!

You know there are a handful of characters you really get into making and this is one for me... I have to say, I could watch him in that role over and over again and I think I like his performance better every time!

I'm also excited to say my client now wants a full Joker statue! I don't normally get commissioned to make statues, so this will be a blast all over again!!

H

Howard S Studios

 

[lurtz001]

Awesome Howard, it's got to be the best Joker bust out there and that is a strong statement as there are some awesome ones out there already. Top job !

 

[Beaker]

Howard, your skill is uncanny.... spot on!

 

[hellz manik]

....dam.........dam......again dam......i really dont know how to say it is there a word better than masterpiece!!!!! fantastic!!!!!!

 

[Monteburns]

I don't think that you could have done that piece any better as it looks the real Heath Ledger. :cheers

Your last sculpt was good but this one blows it away.