I just wanted to share with you a picture that Chris sent me today :
This first sculpt has not been made into a master nor cast… it is a hand work in plastiscene, It is the very first sculpt that Chris realised as a figurine sculptor (probably in the late 70’s early 80’s)
“Elves seldom give unguarded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill.”(Gildor Inglorion, LOTR1)
I have always wondered how he managed with Plastiscene as unless it is different from the stuff that I used to play with as a child, it is so soft. Maybe sculpts were frozen before making a mould of the sculpt.
Great. That’s a wonderful pic how CT started his work. It’s a 1st step to Mithril-history, isn’t it. – And yes, some technologies and skills have been entirely changed up to now.
I just wanted to share with you a picture that Chris sent me today :
This first sculpt has not been made into a master nor cast… it is a hand work in plastiscene, It is the very first sculpt that Chris realised as a figurine sculptor (probably in the late 70’s early 80’s)
nice and humble beginning !
…. Farewell to Middle-earth at last. I see the Star above my mast!
I just wanted to share with you a picture that Chris sent me today :
This first sculpt has not been made into a master nor cast… it is a hand work in plastiscene, It is the very first sculpt that Chris realised as a figurine sculptor (probably in the late 70’s early 80’s)
Awesome to see! Has a kind of “lovecraftian” vibe in it…