Advanced Character Sculpting Class

liammcm7

Hello everyone,

I'm currently enrolled in a class that has us doing a master study sculpture and would really appreciate any feedback that you have!

I will be making weekly updates as the project continues.

The piece I chose to do is called "Rebellious Slave" and is part of a series of unfinished statues done by Michelangelo.

Some Reference:





What I have:



The first step was to grab a base mesh -- I used the default male in zBrush done by Nick Zuccarello. I then created a zSphere rig and posed the character. The goal this week was to focus on silhouette and blocking/refining the skeletal and muscular groups.

disanski

That's a good start man:) perhaps yours is a little skinny compared to the reference. It might be a good idea to place some sort of an object under his foot. good luck

liammcm7

Thanks! I will have to thicken him up a bit

liammcm7

A quick update -- added the base as well as some cloth and hair, will continue to refine everything now that it's all in place.

liammcm7

Made some adjustments to the body and added some detail in the face and legs.

garriola83

seems like your sculpt around the abdomen got harsher. i would change that to make those plane changes more subtle. also look at how certain parts of the sculpture have contrast when it comes to which are subtle furrows and obvious hollows. good luck

liammcm7

Thanks for the feedback! His pecs and upper abs do look a bit too pronounced, I'll be sure to tone them back. I'll have to keep the furrows and hollows in mind while continuing to flush out the rock and hair.