Hugh Laurie as House Custom Headsculpt by Chris Howes Interest Thread

[C.Howes_Sculptor]

Ooh! that'd be wonderful, I myself am trying to sculpt Fry, a modern day version of him anyway, and he is ludicrously hard to get right, still, nice to know there are other Wooster fans out there in the customising world lol

Steven Fry has a very unusual facial type. Long and "forward".
His facial features are rather flat and pushed towards the front of his face. Good luck! let us see it when you come up with something you like.

 

[Les Walker]

Wow Chris! This one is pulling at me! House is just too good to pass on.
Consider me in line for an unpainted head and a cane.

 

[King Darkness]

Wow Chris! This one is pulling at me! House is just too good to pass on.
Consider me in line for an unpainted head and a cane.

 

[Buttmunch]

Wow Chris! This one is pulling at me! House is just too good to pass on.
Consider me in line for an unpainted head and a cane.

Great to have you on board Les! Can't wait to see what you can do with him.

 

[C.Howes_Sculptor]

Wow Chris! This one is pulling at me! House is just too good to pass on.
Consider me in line for an unpainted head and a cane.

Hey Les!! I was just sitting down to email you, good timing. Good to hear from you.

Glad you like him. I'm not satisfied yet, of course, so I'll work him over until he's right. The stubble is going to be interesting. It's a tough balance.... how much do I indicate, how much do I leave up to painting?

Anyone else got any comments? Be brutal.

 

[Anzik]

I was really looking forward to the challenge of making my own cane, now I'm on the fence falling toward ordering one!!

Chris whats the deal with the River Tam sculpt? Current cost, hair style etc?

Oh and I just sent my David order and payment.

 

[yruh8n]

A little off topic, but maybe not. I've been trying to figure out who the Hot Toys Secret Service female figure looks like, and it might just be me, but I think she looks a little like 13.

Am I the only one that thinks that? This isn't the best pic by the way.

Based on the color of the hair it looks like they were going for Jennifer Garner. It would be a swing and a miss, but seems more likely based on parts she has played.

 

[siquisiri]

Looks Great. cant wait for.

 

[creecher]

I'm not satisfied yet, of course, so I'll work him over until he's right. The stubble is going to be interesting. It's a tough balance.... how much do I indicate, how much do I leave up to painting?

Anyone else got any comments? Be brutal.

I'll play spot the differences.

I read someone elses critique and I needed a few days to forget what it said, so I could call it as I see it. I used Kings pics as a reference.

Firstly, the sculpt is a little hard to see and needs more head on lighting.

Hughs upper eyelid and eyebrow are closer together.
His left (our right) eyebrow leads fairly straight across. The sculpt looks like it is more arched. This may be the lighting.
The nostrils on the sculpt are in shadow, but it looks like you may be able to see into the nostrils of the sculpt. From head on, Hughs' nose cavities are level.
The top of the ears seem low, when comparing them to the photo of Hugh. On Hugh the tops are across from the mid eyebrow region, and the bottom of his lobes are even with the bottom of his nose. I'm talking about his left (our right) side. The right ear on the sculpt looks almost correct.
The jaw line curves in even with the top of the upper lip. On the sculpt his jaw curves in around the bottom of his lip.
The creases from the nostrils to the mouth look more triangular shaped than what it does on the sculpt.
His chin is in shadow, but it looks like Hughs' is as wide as his mouth.
Hughs' mouth looks like it slants upward, ever so slightly, from his right to his left.


The neck looks to be the correct width.
The creases between the eyes look correct.

Hope I have helped. One question. Is it better for you to get our ideas as you go along, or do you think it works better for you to show, what you may consider to be practically finished, then ask for critcism?

 

[C.Howes_Sculptor]

Hope I have helped. One question. Is it better for you to get our ideas as you go along, or do you think it works better for you to show, what you may consider to be practically finished, then ask for critcism?

Thanks, creecher! It's at the point where insights from you and others are helpful. It confirms some things I thought and brings up others I hadn't considered yet which will make for a better sculpt going forward.


Cheers!

 

[knucklefunger]

Creecher, you have better eyes than I do. I'm floored by the likeness Chris. Wouldn't have noticed any differences from the pix. The likeness is astounding. Chris, all I can say is wow. Do you do personal commissions? I have a couple pieces I'd like to get done up that I'm pretty sure nobody else will want.

 

[creecher]

I was just playing spot the difference. Chris asked for input and wasn't getting much feedback. I agree the likeness is great. Anyone seeing this work in progress would recognise who it represented immediately.

 

[knucklefunger]

Feedback is fantastic, I understand why Chris asked. It's nice having a fresh set of eyes go over the work. I now I always ask my niece. She'll be critical & I appreciate her help. Makes my painting better. Always look to improve the craft. Sometimes it takes an impartial observer. Great observations Creech. You sculpt? Damn, you should if you don't.

 

[creecher]

Nope, all thumbs. Probably too critical for my own lack of ability, and I'd never measure up to my own expectations, sending me spiraling into a deep depression costing me doctors bills and medication, resulting in a slashing of my own throat. So I am too scared to venture there.

You'd need the steady hand of a surgeon, and I can't even keep a pen steady enough to write properly.

 

[knucklefunger]

I hear ya. I've tried, but every screw up is another dollar in the therapy jar

 

[C.Howes_Sculptor]

Chart update for y'all. (see Les, I can still talk "Southern" even though I left Savannah a long time ago!)

 

[Buttmunch]

Wow! I can't believe all but three have already paid! And one of them is because they just signed up! Talk about faith in you Chris! The sculpt isn't even finished yet (and it already looks great too) and over 90% have paid

 

[intothevoid]

I'll play spot the differences.

I read someone elses critique and I needed a few days to forget what it said, so I could call it as I see it. I used Kings pics as a reference.

Firstly, the sculpt is a little hard to see and needs more head on lighting.

Hughs upper eyelid and eyebrow are closer together.
His left (our right) eyebrow leads fairly straight across. The sculpt looks like it is more arched. This may be the lighting.
The nostrils on the sculpt are in shadow, but it looks like you may be able to see into the nostrils of the sculpt. From head on, Hughs' nose cavities are level.
The top of the ears seem low, when comparing them to the photo of Hugh. On Hugh the tops are across from the mid eyebrow region, and the bottom of his lobes are even with the bottom of his nose. I'm talking about his left (our right) side. The right ear on the sculpt looks almost correct.
The jaw line curves in even with the top of the upper lip. On the sculpt his jaw curves in around the bottom of his lip.
The creases from the nostrils to the mouth look more triangular shaped than what it does on the sculpt.
His chin is in shadow, but it looks like Hughs' is as wide as his mouth.
Hughs' mouth looks like it slants upward, ever so slightly, from his right to his left.


The neck looks to be the correct width.
The creases between the eyes look correct.

Hope I have helped. One question. Is it better for you to get our ideas as you go along, or do you think it works better for you to show, what you may consider to be practically finished, then ask for critcism?

Just to highlight the excellent observations above and to point out a couple of additional areas of possible improvement...

The crude illustration (done in good old MS paint) shows the ears being off as pointed out by creecher, as well as the fact that the eyes need to be closer to the eyebrows.

But in addition, the circles, or whatever you want to call them, under his eyes, need to be moved up closer to the eyes as well.

Regardless of these nitpicks, it does look exceptionally good, and I can recognize the face instantly!

 

[JustinLuck]

What do you guys think of this pic for reference?

https://www.wallpaperez.net/wallpaper/movie/House-MD-Hugh-Laurie-Dr.-Gregory-House-1481.jpg

 

[costumeball]

Blue backpack . . . ???

Anyone?

as pointed out by creecher

I said the ears thing first.

Just sayin' . . .