Doggie projects

I went to a flea-market today and picked op a bag full of doggies! That made me happy even though there weren't any figures of major brands. But most of the dogs where good custom models, some will probably only need a paint job and some minor touch-ups while others are more of a challenge.

Here's the first pair, the ones I have already some great ideas for.

I'm just not sure what to do with the one on the left...

Then there's the bunch that have potential but I'm not sure (yet) what to do with them or they just need a lot of resculpting. I need to come up with some ideas. The cats have heads that are too big but I think the could look cute with resculpted heads.

I sort of beheaded the two chihuahua's already because I think their head were just a tiny bit too big for their bodies.

There was also a huge flock of schnauzers, but with all wrong proportions. I don't know if I can make anything out of it.

And last but n--, well euhm, last the leftovers. They have their onw charm just not the right charm for me.

So it's now time to do some referencing and sketching :D

Greenland dog sculpture from start to finish

Let's blow some new life into this blog.

Some time ago I made this scupture of a Greenland dog for a sculpting workshop, so I took pictures of the whole op

If you were ever wondering how I tackle a sculture, here is your answer:

Step one: Wire armature

Step two: Pose

Step three: Add volume

Step four: Muscles

Step five: Fluff and fat

Step six: Details

For the eyes I used the little glass balls that can be found in a fountain pen refill.

So here's the sculpture all baked

The paintwork is done too, but not yet photographed. So that'll have to wait for now.