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and here we have my latest hand sculpture figure.
this took just about a month to make from start to finish.
and hey! you can bid on her over here!: https://ych.commishes.com/auction/s.....ightmare-moon/
this took just about a month to make from start to finish.
and hey! you can bid on her over here!: https://ych.commishes.com/auction/s.....ightmare-moon/
Category Sculpting / All
Species Pony (MLP)
Size 1942 x 1783px
File Size 4.97 MB
Listed in Folders
Hello
I've taken a close look at both the unpainted and painted versions of your sculpture, and I'd like to share some feedback. I'm not familiar with this character or its background, but I know there's an animation featuring these pony/horse-like creatures.
Unpainted Version:
This is my favorite! The elegant body shape and clearly visible contours make the whole creature look like it could be made from stone or ceramics. The surfaces appear really polished, with only a few minor unevennesses on the tail.
If you'd like to create something similar but add more challenge, here are a few ideas to increase the sculptural expression:
Consider depicting the creature resisting something chained to it against its will. Think of a water-filled balloon with a chain wrapped around it – notice how the balloon's surface reacts and bends. Experimenting with different chain sizes and water amounts could add another layer of expression to your work.
Rounding the eyes, especially near the corners, would add shadows and depth to the sculpture's face.
The chain is a visually active element in your work, and having too much of it distracts from the main piece. Try removing or rounding the chain at anchor points on the base and see how it looks. I counted 8 attention-grabbing chain pieces at the anchors point in the photos.
Painted Version:
I appreciate that you avoided reflective paints, and the coloring is clean overall. The white base plate is excellent – it really makes your work stand out. One challenge I see is achieving the right lighting to emphasize the shape of the head. This wasn't a problem with the unpainted version, but it is here. For instance, the horn and bottom jaw almost blend with the "blue sparkly blob" at certain angles. I recommend experimenting with different light setups, like indirect bottom lighting. If that doesn't work, try this Photoshop tool: https://www.photopea.com/ . Go to Images > Adjustments > Shadows/Highlights and play with the shadow options to add depth to the head and body.
Good luck, and be patient with your future projects.
I've taken a close look at both the unpainted and painted versions of your sculpture, and I'd like to share some feedback. I'm not familiar with this character or its background, but I know there's an animation featuring these pony/horse-like creatures.
Unpainted Version:
This is my favorite! The elegant body shape and clearly visible contours make the whole creature look like it could be made from stone or ceramics. The surfaces appear really polished, with only a few minor unevennesses on the tail.
If you'd like to create something similar but add more challenge, here are a few ideas to increase the sculptural expression:
Consider depicting the creature resisting something chained to it against its will. Think of a water-filled balloon with a chain wrapped around it – notice how the balloon's surface reacts and bends. Experimenting with different chain sizes and water amounts could add another layer of expression to your work.
Rounding the eyes, especially near the corners, would add shadows and depth to the sculpture's face.
The chain is a visually active element in your work, and having too much of it distracts from the main piece. Try removing or rounding the chain at anchor points on the base and see how it looks. I counted 8 attention-grabbing chain pieces at the anchors point in the photos.
Painted Version:
I appreciate that you avoided reflective paints, and the coloring is clean overall. The white base plate is excellent – it really makes your work stand out. One challenge I see is achieving the right lighting to emphasize the shape of the head. This wasn't a problem with the unpainted version, but it is here. For instance, the horn and bottom jaw almost blend with the "blue sparkly blob" at certain angles. I recommend experimenting with different light setups, like indirect bottom lighting. If that doesn't work, try this Photoshop tool: https://www.photopea.com/ . Go to Images > Adjustments > Shadows/Highlights and play with the shadow options to add depth to the head and body.
Good luck, and be patient with your future projects.
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