17th century Italian lady (2 Viewers)

[blaster]

I hv a delightful Italian book on 17 cent Italian fashions and the one pic shows a similar dress to this fig. Since I alr have a ptd cafe storms infanta Isabella fig in my collection, this spare fig is being converted into the above.

the detail embroidery was dissolved in liquid polystyrene cement. The head pose and right arm was altered. Right arm was from a spare verlinden nude. Other details were carved away. The neck lace and front of the dress being resculpted.

 

[Grey Heron]

I look forward in seeing how this project develops.

 

[blaster]

This is the book that I am using for pictorial ref.

 

[Grey Heron]

Excellent! I find having the necessary references to work with assists in creating something quite beautiful.

 

[blaster]

Yes. The ref on hand are really impt to work efficiently on a project. I also make notes to clarify any hidden details if necc
mostly the right pic will prove inspirational.

Here is a little wip.

 

[Grey Heron]

Excellent continuation on this project. Apart from Books, I do search the internet for additional references.

 

[blaster]

More drapery added. Still working on the lace frills

 

[blaster]

Also worked more on this piece. Improved the neck frill and made markings on specific areas to convert.

 

[blaster]

Creating a bulkier cape.

 

[blaster]

Added a bit of detail in front. Still sculpting the cape. Lengthened the right hand.

 

[blaster]

Finished shaping most of the sculpt. Need to clean the figure.

 

[blaster]

Following a cleanup and Matt under spray, more details were added.

 

[blaster]

Its been a while since I last worked on this piece. So here it is again before I go on to the next stage.

 

[blaster]

I spent some time correcting the cape and separating it from the sleeve hangings. Also pared down the cape.

 

[blaster]

I repaired the cape and started to sculpt in the folds.

 

[blaster]

Finished the cape. I added other details in front.

 

[blaster]

I mounted the fig onto a wooden base and continued to detail the front.