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Discobulos

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by franceso sbarile, May 16, 2022.

  1. franceso sbarile A Fixture

    Based on copies of the famous statue of the discus thrower of Myron, I try to reproduce a discus thrower engaged in the ancient Olympics.
    I started from a 54mm Preiser naked figure where I identified the position of cuts
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    Cuts done
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    Pins inserted
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    Begin to sculpt the muscle according to the statue
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    This is all up to now Folks.
    Francesco
    franceso sbarile, May 16, 2022
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  2. Nap Moderator

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    Hi Franceso

    Challenging subject there , nice use of the original figure , clever cutting as well

    Look forward to seeing more on this

    Happy muscle sculpting

    Nap
    Nap, May 17, 2022
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    Some steps ahead
    Francesco
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    franceso sbarile, May 20, 2022
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    Further steps more
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    franceso sbarile, May 26, 2022
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  5. Oda A Fixture

    Very good Francesco.Myron's Discobolos is such an iconic sculpture and quite difficult to reproduce due to its complex posture.You are off to a great start.

    Oda.
    Oda, May 26, 2022
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  6. franceso sbarile A Fixture

    Painting in progress.
    Oil over acrylic
    Francesco
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    franceso sbarile, Jun 5, 2022
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  7. Nap Moderator

    Country:
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    Hi Franceso

    Very clever sculpting , all credit to you , good to see the painting beginning

    Following with interest

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
    Nap, Jun 6, 2022
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    ended
    Hope you enjoy it
    Francesco
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    franceso sbarile, Aug 18, 2022
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