Mad Clown

[moonmin82]

There's been a few things I've not been too happy with regarding this sculpt. Namely, it's crap. The stance isn't as wide or dynamic as I had planned and I was intending for his head to be further back. He's not a Mad Clown, merely a slightly disgruntled one.

I'm not prepared to give up on him as I've spent so much time on the straight jacket so far (with more work to go...). I am keen on the concept too. With that in mind I've made some (currently temporary) alterations to the pose:

The shoes will need re-sculpting as he's now on his tip toes. The head will eventually be pinned in position - I may have it thrown right back or maybe rotate it a little to his right. The legs can still be reposed as I've merely made an incision behind the knees that allows me to bend them.

Any suggestions on how I can improve this sculpt before it's made final would be much appreciated!

[Edit] Another potential pose (excuse the fact that he now has no feet...):

 

[Oktane]

Hey dude I'm back,finally got some decent internet connection.The move went well though I'm waiting to get a desk so I can start painting again.Now for some constructive criticism,I have to agree that he didn't turn out as well as hoped but that image you added has real potential,do that pose and add a bit more creasing detail to the straightjacket arms (around the elbows) and you've got a winner in my book.I look forward to seeing what you can achieve.As a side note I would've bought one anyway.I also showed the Pie Clown and Robbie to my girlfriend and she loves them (even though they're still to see some proper paint),think I may have to order another one of each (if they're both still available that is) so's she can have a go at painting them.Keep up the awesome work.

 

[KruleBear]

I would suspect that the sculpt of the eyes will be what truly will make him look mad. Another possibility is to have one of the straps unhooked and hanging loose, maybe even having him struggle to get out...ooh ooh maybe a head back howling type of stance. It also would might be neat to add anckle restraints. Do not know if this is any use, but felt i had to add some comments besides i love the progress so far.

 

[moonmin82]

Now for some constructive criticism,I have to agree that he didn't turn out as well as hoped but that image you added has real potential,do that pose and add a bit more creasing detail to the straightjacket arms (around the elbows) and you've got a winner in my book.I look forward to seeing what you can achieve.

I would suspect that the sculpt of the eyes will be what truly will make him look mad. Another possibility is to have one of the straps unhooked and hanging loose, maybe even having him struggle to get out...ooh ooh maybe a head back howling type of stance. It also would might be neat to add anckle restraints. Do not know if this is any use, but felt i had to add some comments besides i love the progress so far.

Thanks for the comments guys Don't ever feel like you need to hold back when it comes to critique!

I'm thinking of going with the latter image. Going to open up his eyes with a mad stare and give him a big toothy grin (Joker style). I also like the idea of leg restraints so think I'll give that a bash!

Oktane - there are indeed some casts left

[Edit] Just found this useful image:

...and another:

...and another useful reference which I MUST NOT LOSE FOR A SECOND TIME!!!

...from the 1924 film "He Who Gets Slapped".