Portrait of Frazetta..............WIP update 29th Nov

[ed_the_atom]

Added second picture of model 29 nov.......


I found a self portrait of Frazetta. I liked it so decided to copy it for the hell of it.
Now I have decided to do three versions:
One using a ZBrush constructed model; another using only ZBrush paint; and still another using Photopaint.

I believe it will be interesting to compare all three.
I shall remain 96% truthful to Frazetta's own work.....some areas within it I disagree with.

So far all I have is the Model (at present unfinished since my recent crash), however over the next month I shall post updates.
Why do I want to do this? Well basically I'm a masochist. Plus I have programmes here that I have only barely grasped the fundamentals of...mainly through laziness. Time I came to grips with them.

As to this model below...I have only sculptured what is necessary of the head.

I'l be interested to see how I fair with this project.

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1006783131cfn.jpg

The update is the almost completed Frazetta model.
I am a little disappointed with my ability, and the divide button (I have smoothed all I could on the area).

Also after pulling on the eyelids symmetry was lost......annoying but no big deal ...I shall fix it later on with paint.....or with symmetry Off.

Another thing I found frustrating is copying a painted portrait into a 3D model....anomalies exist within the portrait, as well as the orthogonal view of 3D.
Anyway of the six models I have done I think I shall stay with this one.

The more I look at Frazetta's portrait the more I admire the skill of the man.

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1006949291xyp.jpg

[filament9]

Extremely good modelling. I can tell you, in all honesty, that I look forward to all three versions of this one. Well :tu: done :tu:

[rhom]

I will be interested in seeing how these turn out ed_.as usual your head modeling is
way above par.

[drjjwow]

thats some excellent modeling there ed... cant wait to see you texture it..

[WingedOne]

I never thought I'd see a head modeled after someone from my hometown here. ;)

Frazetta's kids have a costume/novelty shop in my town as well called "Frazetta's Fantasy Corner".

Looks good. :tu:

[Kathy]

Looking forward to seeing this unfold!

Here's his family's official FF website for the FF Museum in PA:
http://frazettaartgallery.com/ff/index.html

Love the head modeling. Looks like Frank.

[juandel]

imho, perfection (i know, you don’t think so at the given moment :D). incredible, Ed! :tu: :tu: :tu:

- juandel

[aurick]

Ed, you continue to surprise me with your skill at modeling heads. Very nice work! I, too, am looking forward to seeing how the three versions compare (even though it's a pretty much foregone conclusion that the ZBrush versions will blow the other right out of the water. ;)).

I'm anxiously looking forward to your next update, and crossing my fingers that you don't have another computer glitch!

[DeeVee]

Ditto to all the above !!

[Stonecutter]

My studio walls are covered with the limited edition Frazetta prints that guy in Idaho sold in the 1970's...I'm a huge fan of his work going back to the early 1950's, so I'm really looking forward to this project.
:tu: :tu: :tu:
You've made a great start!

[Kerstin]

Excellent modelling :tu: :tu:

Kerstin

[ed_the_atom]

Thanks for the comments folks.......I hope I can do this to my satisfaction.

I am becoming more intriqued by thisproject myself....could be a slow process, I don't have much Time at present.

The new model above still has issues...as one can plainly see, however it is getting there. I figure if I do more modelling practise I shall iron out some problems I have been encountering.

[ed_the_atom]

DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME
I've dropped well past insanity........

I still have an eye to fix....and a little work left on the left eye......still not happy with overall shape.........but getting there I think.

Will work on hair area shortly......as I want the model to be 'whole'.

Caffeine and nicotine levels up. Sleep...Ha!

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1007054355ycc.jpg

[Kathy]

WHOA :eek:

Incredible detail. :eek:

:b2: :cool: :b2:

[talos72]

ed, your head modeling is damn good. in fact, its some of the best i have seen in any 3D app. i am not sure, but did you create a script for how you approach your z-sculpting? beautifully done work....and getting the likeness is not easy work, but you have done really nice here.

[venomize]

The lower levels look like a good start.. the top of the bridge of the nose structure looks a little narrow IMO.

[tfermelis]

I dont know whose responsible for judging top row, but this should DEFINITELY get in once it's complete! outstanding work.

[ed_the_atom]

Good grief......... it re-surfaces:o .

This was modelled with a 3dsphere 5years ago with ZBrush 1.23 (I think). There is an unfinished update around.

Top row....... naw, not good enough.

Plus not a place I wish to view any of my work. I view the top row as discrimination....the joy is producing work, not being judged by it.

[cameyo]

Hy ETA,
i' glad to hear you...

Words of wisdom :)

Have a nice ... life


cameyo