Thursday 7 July 2011

Hyper Realistic Reconstructed Sculpture #5 Part 2

I'm back again with some new images of #5. After assessing the various details of this particular skull, I started  into the modeling almost immediately.  Although the beginning stages are more about mapping out where things are suppose to be, I often find very early on, a distinct face begins to appear. I'm not suggesting that this is in any way a portrait but I feel it reinforces the fact that all of us (exceptions- twins etc.) have a unique skull.  The skull appears to provide a direct influence on the surface features of the face.
Image copyright  Art  Di Lella


Image copyright  Art  Di Lella
 There are a few unusual qualities about this particular individual, first he has enormous nasal opening which implies a big nose,also a pointy chin and a very short cranium 16.5 cm when compared to the other males in this series.
Image copyright  Art  Di Lella

Image copyright  Art  Di Lella
 I'm not an anthropologist but was told that this particular specimen is likely to be male. Certainly, looking at the various parts of the skull especially the nose,it would seem reasonable to make that determination.
After the mapping out the basic features, the real modeling begins. What I mean is that the charts and other technical references are put aside and I start to model more intuitively.  But always keeping in mind the qualities of this individual and giving the skull as much "input" as possible.
Next time, I hope to have some new pictures of  the other projects that are being worked on as well as an update of #5.
Have good weekend.

2 comments:

  1. Hey Art, I am completely awe struck by this process and how detailed your work gets as it evolves. The nose doesn't appear so big as you noted in the latest photographs of your subject. It gives the subject its unique character without necessarily being the focal point.

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  2. Thanks Jason,it has been a challenge perhaps because I'm still learning how to use a digital camera.
    I'm glad you commented because I wasn't sure if the readers would be interested in the process.
    Maybe,like a magician who spoils the magic by explaining the trick.

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