Sculpting a miniature
I had a creative impulse, and decided to sculpt me a miniature. Since I want to be able to use it in my campaign, I've decided to be ambitious and make the half-dragon Loxo Barbarian the party's going to meet soon.
I've made one lame attempt at sculpting a Loxo earlier, but as you can see, I used very course clay, did no planning and using a cardboard base was a horrible choice. Now I'm a bit better prepared and I've bought fine
modelling clay, and some proper tools and I'm ready for action.
Since it's my first serious attempt, and I would like the result to look nice, I wanted to show my preparation and try to get some good remarks. The idea is a half-dragon loxo who's charging with spread wings. Left leg is stretched and
touching the ground, the right leg is bent up. The torso is twisted to the right in a mighty swing of the greataxe.
I've made some
sketches as preparation. The drawings are obviously based on the published Loxo and Blue dragon
1) general sketch, mainly for the wings, axe and proportions:
2) body and limbs with armour:
3) head:
4) Some details:
Based on these sketches, I've already started making the wire frame. It's not very clear on picture of course, but here it is:
I appreciate any comments or feedback! It's my first attempt, so don't spare me. Is the posture ok? The level of detail? Am I overloading a certain part, or neglecting another...
Thanks!
I've made one lame attempt at sculpting a Loxo earlier, but as you can see, I used very course clay, did no planning and using a cardboard base was a horrible choice. Now I'm a bit better prepared and I've bought fine
I know professionals use two component epoxy putty, but I find that too expensive to waste on a first attempt |
Since it's my first serious attempt, and I would like the result to look nice, I wanted to show my preparation and try to get some good remarks. The idea is a half-dragon loxo who's charging with spread wings. Left leg is stretched and
for obvious practical reasons |
I've made some
I'm a terrible drawer, so try to see the design behind the awful lines |
1) general sketch, mainly for the wings, axe and proportions:
2) body and limbs with armour:
3) head:
4) Some details:
Based on these sketches, I've already started making the wire frame. It's not very clear on picture of course, but here it is:
I appreciate any comments or feedback! It's my first attempt, so don't spare me. Is the posture ok? The level of detail? Am I overloading a certain part, or neglecting another...
Thanks!