House of Wax Bust

[KelG1]

I was asked to make this on a dare.
Did it in 3 hours.
The hat took the most time.

[Sir Masksalot]

For three hours work, I recognized who it was immediately.
Take your time on your next try. Professor Jarrod is an
important character in horror history.

[KelG1]

Something about that movie bothers me--the theme of a sculptor getting disfigured and driven mad hits too close to home maybe.
I don't like doing miniature monster faces--I prefer doing the unmasked faces since  I like making miniature faces as realistically as I can.
Maybe if I get interest in it (as in I sell it) I will do another.
I didn't want to make Phibes but I was pestered about it.

[Sir Masksalot]

I prefer doing the unmasked faces

Do you mean "unmasked" in real life or reel life?

[KelG1]

Do you mean "unmasked" in real life or reel life?

Reel.
It's not like I have a burning desire to do Dave Prowse without the Vader helmet on.

Lon Chaney's Wolfman is my favorite Universal monster but I would rather do Larry Talbot as a sculpture because I guess I feel it is more dramatic and challenging.
I like monster masks and puppets--but something about making one as a statue--it doesn't appeal at all.
Besides, there are so many of them.
I don't see the point in making another one when there are so many good ones. I can't add to it.

[KelG1]

New version--more fancy

[AlanGreen]

Reel.
It's not like I have a burning desire to do Dave Prowse without the Vader helmet on.

Lon Chaney's Wolfman is my favorite Universal monster but I would rather do Larry Talbot as a sculpture because I guess I feel it is more dramatic and challenging.
I like monster masks and puppets--but something about making one as a statue--it doesn't appeal at all.
Besides, there are so many of them.
I don't see the point in making another one when there are so many good ones. I can't add to it.

It's fascinating how personal preferences shape artistic endeavors, like choosing Larry Talbot over the Wolfman for its drama and challenge. Sculpting human expressions often carries more depth and emotion than a straightforward monster mask or statue. With so many incredible monster statues already out there, your focus on unique, dramatic subjects makes perfect sense. It's a thoughtful way to ensure your work stands out and adds something fresh to the creative landscape.

[AlanGreen]

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It sounds like you have a deep appreciation for the artistry behind character design and sculpting, which is fantastic! Focusing on Larry Talbot as a sculpture makes sense—it's a unique and emotional take that offers more depth and challenge. Your perspective on monster masks and puppets is understandable; creating a statue of something oversaturated might feel redundant. By pursuing projects that inspire you, you're likely to create something truly original and meaningful.

[KelG1]

It's fascinating how personal preferences shape artistic endeavors, like choosing Larry Talbot over the Wolfman for its drama and challenge. Sculpting human expressions often carries more depth and emotion than a straightforward monster mask or statue. With so many incredible monster statues already out there, your focus on unique, dramatic subjects makes perfect sense. It's a thoughtful way to ensure your work stands out and adds something fresh to the creative landscape.

I never felt I was suited for model kits or collectibles as a profession. I don't think in terms of making items to sell or collect. I usually think about the challenge of the portrait and conveying expression or making a realistic figure (if painted). I am thinking more along the line of puppetry or spfx. A magic trick-making a face that looks real or photographs to look real.  If it is  a movie subject then there is something to it about celebrating the actor or character--I guess  I appreciate the organic and natural more as I get older, so I like the idea of commemorating a subject based on some facial expression (if I can do it justice).

But I find that I can only be inspired by sf or horror or fantasy genre film subjects.
I might be able to do Humphrey Bogart from The Return of Dr. X but probably not The Treasure of the Sierra Madre even though that is one of my favorite films.
I just cannot do non-fantasy subjects.

I did Ursula Andress from a James Bond film--and didn't like doing it because it isn't fantasy enough for me-but since I had already done a SHE portrait it wasn't so difficult.

I did a Debra Paget dancer portrait but that was because she did some fantasy films I like. Plus I adore her face. I think she was one of the top lookers in 1950s Hollywood so capturing her smile was a challenge I welcomed.

Another thing--I LIKE making monster designs--conceptual designs--I find that to be one of the most challenging types of art--trying to come up with a unique monster.
But I don't have any motivation to make small portraits of them.

Just how it is.
Maybe if I had a lot of sales--my motivation would go up significantly.

I remember years ago, there was this guy I encountered on a newsgroup for sculpting--and he was looking for advice on making molds so I gave some tips. And he told me he was making "erotic" sculptures. But he said his faces were horrendous--and I could do it much better.
I shrugged it off but years later I came across the guy's website
and he must have been making some decent $$$ because he had a ton of things--and he was right--his faces were horrendous--and yet they sold.

I am just not into decorative or collectibles as an art piece.
I wish I was if the money was good but I like to do different art disciplines.
Sometimes I like to write books or stories, other times I may get interested in animation.

I am one of those "Renaissance" type artists who jumps around into different areas.
If I could compose music--that would be something special because I think it is the highest art form.
Coming up with a tune that everyone can hum.
That to me is an amazing ability.