Deep one prototype and new custom Cthulhi
Greetings!
I have a couple of new custom Cthulhu statues to share. One is a darker bronze scheme with glowing green eyes, the other is a blue marble coming to life:
Each piece has been an interesting challenge, I think it's because the sculpture has much to do with texture more than all else. Finding the right balance between defining the form and surface pattern is where the puzzle generally happens. Though the mold and master are broken, I still have a number left for more custom orders, please contact me if you'd like one for yourself. I may also make a few unpainted copies available for those familiar with garage-style resin castings (some clean up involved).
Next up, I took the sketches of the deep one miniature design and worked it into a "3-up", which is a 300% sized sculptural sketch. Though I felt the sketches helped explain a lot of the shapes, it lacked a sense of completeness that only a 3 dimensional model can convey. The putties used to sculpt most miniatures are especially tricky to use (very sticky and with limited working time), so the more I know how the miniature will be shaped the more direct and intentional I can get with the putty. When I finished the basic figure (out of Super Sculpey, a bake-able polymer clay), I became tempted to paint it up for fun... and then gave it a decorative base as well. The base is 5 x 6", the creature is about 3-1/2".
As always, I enjoy the feedback. Until next time,
~Paul
I have a couple of new custom Cthulhu statues to share. One is a darker bronze scheme with glowing green eyes, the other is a blue marble coming to life:
Each piece has been an interesting challenge, I think it's because the sculpture has much to do with texture more than all else. Finding the right balance between defining the form and surface pattern is where the puzzle generally happens. Though the mold and master are broken, I still have a number left for more custom orders, please contact me if you'd like one for yourself. I may also make a few unpainted copies available for those familiar with garage-style resin castings (some clean up involved).
Next up, I took the sketches of the deep one miniature design and worked it into a "3-up", which is a 300% sized sculptural sketch. Though I felt the sketches helped explain a lot of the shapes, it lacked a sense of completeness that only a 3 dimensional model can convey. The putties used to sculpt most miniatures are especially tricky to use (very sticky and with limited working time), so the more I know how the miniature will be shaped the more direct and intentional I can get with the putty. When I finished the basic figure (out of Super Sculpey, a bake-able polymer clay), I became tempted to paint it up for fun... and then gave it a decorative base as well. The base is 5 x 6", the creature is about 3-1/2".
As always, I enjoy the feedback. Until next time,
~Paul
The deep one looks great, just how I would imagine them. No mold for this one? Is it a one of a kind?
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Hi Carnal!
Yep, this one is a one-of-a-kind. I contemplated making it more cast-friendly, but then I though I ought to just focus on it being a useful tool to sculpt the miniature(s), and not spread myself too thinly. It was a bit liberating too, not having to worry about where air would get trapped and how a mold might work. For example, those needle-like teeth would be somewhat complex to cast, likely needing the sculpture to be cut in several places to accommodate the shapes. If there is enough interest, I might possibly make one for duplication.
~Paul
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really looks good paul. the detail is incredible. How big is it? ("ahh...duh, it's like a minature dumb ass...") it looks like the bottom of my boat when I pull it out for the season. I scraped many barnicles that looked just like the ones you have running down his spine.
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Hi Scott!
It's roughly 3-1/2" or so inches tall, which is roughly three times the target height of the gaming mini. Some of these details may end up being too tiny to translate into the finished piece, but better to be more informed than under-informed as I make my way towards the finished piece.
Hmm, maybe I could get some reference photos of your boat's hull next fall!
thanks,
~Paul
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Paul,
We all have to love the details on the Deep One. Jelly fish, horseshoe crab, seaweed, and clinging starfish? Super cool. The barnacles on the back, though, give a realism and sense of old age in the water that is remarkable. Thanks, -Brian
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Thanks for the kind words, Brian! I guess growing up on an island off the coast of New England has paid off, as I'd see these things (well, not the deep one) on the shore fairly often. Not so many horseshoe crabs these days, sadly. I'm glad you like the barnacles, I had hoped it would help strengthen the idea of it's age and time spent in the sea.
~Paul
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I think this "Deep One" statue is one of the best pieces I have seen come out of your head. Thank you for your work. -Kristi
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Thank you for the very kind comment, Kristi!
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Awesome Paul!
Those little details on the the deep one!
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Thanks! I'm hoping it will still translate in the smaller size, I may have to make some adjustments.
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Amazing work as always Paul.
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