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This is the alter ego (and less incendiary half) of Ghost Rider. I sculpted this maquette during the summer of 2006, in preparation for Mythos: Ghost Rider. I wanted to faithfully reproduce the look of the original 70's comic, so much of my inspiration, including Johnny's likeness, came from Mike Ploog's drawings. There was a heroic male archetype of that period that I wanted to capture — more gaunt than current tastes (of course, this will all cycle around again). Also, I really wanted to sculpt a face whose underlying structure was just "burning" to get out. I can't believe I'm writing like this.
Anywho, the head is less than an inch high and is fairly roughly hewn. I have since painted it a flat gray (Acryla Gouache Neutral Gray No. 3.), but it was originally bare Super Sculpey.
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From this angle, it looks to me a bit like Owen Wilson. I had no intention of this at the time. In fact, if I was looking at anyone, it was Michael Beck from The Warriors.
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Monday: New Covers
Hey Paolo,
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration.
The sculpture looks so cool.
I didn't see the Owen Wilson resemblance, but did see Michael Beck in the rear 3/4 view.
I think one of the things I enjoyed about this comic was the look (of the original) you gave it.
Thanks.
Really nice sculpture. I like the expression on the face. Did you ever consider to use 3d printing to produce sculptures, maquettes or models?
ReplyDeletecheers
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Sotopia,
ReplyDeleteWhile I think that 3D printing is pretty darn cool, I don't really have a use for it. One original is enough for me.