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| Copyright Art Di Lella 2013 |
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| Copyright Art Di Lella 2013 |
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| Copyright Art Di Lella 2013 |
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| Copyright Art Di Lella 2013 |
The main concern has been that the figure was too thin and the modelling lacked sufficient force. The subject is based upon the fossil remains KNM-WT-15000. The descriptions by researchers has been that this individual was a juvenile although not quite like a modern one, had a very slim muscular build with narrow shoulders and hips. The challenge for me is the proportions of this figure are not natural when you compare him with modern adolescents.
For example the shoulders are extremely narrow for someone 163cm(5'4") tall which is further enhanced by the very wide neck muscles. Additionally, the upper thorax apparently tapers more severely than a modern one which has made the modelling for me at times a bit awkward. Other challenges include the very narrow hips with thigh bones that have unusually long necks which has a direct influence on the shape of his buttocks as well as the muscle groups immediately above and below his hip bones.
In the end it still comes down to believability.
I'm hoping to finish these adjustments over the next couple of weeks. I feel it's going in the right direction. We'll see.
I'll be back next week. Cheers.
