This past weekend I spent at the lovely home of Annie Hesse taking a class with Tasmainian artist Susie McMahon, who was wonderful. I've not done much sculpting in the past and never attempted a realistic figure in paper clay. It was soooo much easier on my hands than needle sculpting fabric. Below are photos of the actor Edward Pattinson who played Edward in the movie Twilight. I wanted to recereate his chiseled jaw line but seem to have done a decent job at capturing more than that. Not bad for my first attempt! I need to work on my painting skills, since I've not done much painting but I think I may have found a new love, and I don't just mean Edward! I'm looking forward to adding that wild hair and the manly eyebrows to complete his face to see just how similar they are. 
So did I come home and start the body for this Edward doll? No! I started collecting photos for a new sculpt... Robert Downey Jr. will be my next sculpt attempt. There is a ton of character in his face and it changes drastically when he smiles so I expect it to be a much larger challenge... but where is the fun if there is no challenge?
Fantastic Judy! Love Edward. Must have been an awewsome weekend.
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Oh, I am soooo jealous of you. I would have loved to take the class too. Darn that work thing. Edward looks great Judy. Watch out sculpting becomes addictive and make sure you keep up with it for a while. I find I tend to start loosing my touch if I am away from it a bit. Especially after working with a master artist in a class.
ReplyDeleteIt is awesome!! You did such a great job of it.
ReplyDeleteSpot on Judy! I can't believe this is your first sculpt.
ReplyDeleteGood work! Your reference photos really highlight their similarities. I didn't know that you hadn't used paperclay before. Do you like it better than polymer clay?
ReplyDeleteSusan
Wonderful,Wonderful what else can I say
ReplyDeleteJudith in the UK
Wow! That's all I can say, Wow! This is unbelievable for your first sculpt. Thanks for sharing; I'll wait with bated breath to see more! (And I love Edward; I definitely want to see him with hair?....Good job, Judy!)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I'm very excited at how much I enjoy this new medium!
ReplyDeleteIf this is a first attempt, and it does not look as if it is, I wish I could sculpt! Judy, you did an amazing job I am overwhelmed. So give me details, how big will he be? are you doing the whole body, and will you be able to part with it when your done? :) I think it looks amazing, I can't wait to see the finished piece.
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hugs,
Heather
Hi Heather! What a glowing post! Thanks bunches! I have sculpted a little in polymer but this was my first in paper clay. I usually work in cloth, which is a whole other kettle of fish. Edwards face is not quite 2", which should put the finished doll about 14". I've not touched him again as I really want to repaint his face but hesitate from ruining him. He may remain as is and I may move on to my next sculpt. I've collected pics of Robert Downey Jr and would like to do him in a white tank top showing muscle and with a partial Iron Man arm armour piece. I can't think how to pose or dress Edward, so that has me stumped as well, but Iron Man gives me a plan for Robert Downey Jr.
ReplyDeleteDear Judy,
ReplyDeleteI heard you were ill in hospital - I'm so sorry.
I don't know if you will get to read this anytime soon, but I'm thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery.
Hugs,
Susie
(PS You did a fabulous job with this head - hope you are soon well and back at it!)
As far as this sculpt, hoooweeee how nice!!! As far as you being ill, pooh! I sure hope you are out and feeling great soon!
ReplyDeleteJudy You did an awesome job sculpting. Love and Hugs Dianne
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! Yes, I am home from the hospital and still need about 3-4 weeks of recovery from severe double pneumonia. The RA/ autoimmune disease made it quite serious but thanks to modern medicine I should recover 100%. (Slowly, but surely!) I look forward to being able to do the stairs and get back to the studio.
ReplyDeleteI recognized him right away! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Cindi Heness
Thanks Cindi. Maybe I should try Jake - he's looking really good for the New Moon movie!
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