Fun With Tentacles

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Technical info:
- The piece stands almost 24” tall, including base
- Sculpted using mostly Chavant NSP Medium, with a little bit of NSP Hard for faces and accessories like belts, shoelaces, and book
- The monster was entire made of NSP Medium except for teeth, which were made using Super Sculpey Original. The orange/brown color came from over-baking the stuff and burning it slightly
- Armatures are made using mostly aluminum wires, with steel where necessary to hold up the weight
- The monster’s main structure is made from 9 gauge steel wires, bundled together with aluminum wires and epoxy putty. It is able to stand on its own without the base or additional support of any kind
- All told, this piece took over 45 sessions to complete. (I don’t know the real total. There are days especially towards the end where I worked on it but did not film the process)
- I promise the next one won’t take nearly as long lol

[@bruhmoment5020]

The most lovecraftian thing about this sculpture is how it made you go insane and yet you couldn't let it go

[@The-Garden-Library]

love this sculpture! and also thanks for being so human, most artist on medias these days don't show any of the mistakes or anything like that, but you show all your thoughts and feelings while you sculpt and as an artist seeing that I'm not the only one who has those issues and mistakes is really inspiring!

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank youuu. I appreciate your comment so much. I think the mistakes and changes we make to our art is the most interesting part, and I'm glad to see I'm not alone. Thank you again :)

[@christophervanhindenburg4220]

If it's any consolation, I clicked on the thumbnail because the Tentacles looked more interesting than what you know from nature. The hard work paid off!

[@kcodydansereau5757]

Art... I don't care if it takes you 3 or 4 months to put out a video, it's a small price for us as viewers to pay. This masterpiece is incredible! You truly are an inspiration, in both your skill and your execution. Thank you for being so transparent in your videos, it's important to see that art isn't all smiles and happy feelings; it CAN be stressful, and draining, and demoralizing, but the immense joy that you feel when you break through the other side ( like you did yourself with this one 21:12 ) makes it completely worth it! Love you, love your videos, love love LOVE your work. Can not wait to see more!

[@ArtChongArt]

Aww thank you. I appreciate your kind words. Yeah, the struggle is the most interesting thing about making art to me for sure. Hopefully they're not all going to take 3-4 months though lol. There are some kinds of practice that requires making more pieces rather than one big one.

[@legion7968]

@@ArtChongArt You also beat yourself up a lot. Your work is amazing I don't often like channels like this but I love this one. Your work is amazing and idk if it changed in the newer videos but you have to have a little more Faith in yourself. Your work is wonderful, it is not selfish for you want to like you art the most so long as you are enjoying yourself and you are happy with what you made that is more then enough I am just glad you share it with all of us too.

[@bethbath7260]

just found a new youtube channel to obsess over and watch every single video💕

[@emilyblythejones]

So grateful for you demonstrating and not editing out the frustrations. I’m on like round 4 of sculpting a series of anatomy studies after months and months of finessing and really feel for you with where I’m at. You’re heroic for not hiding the set backs.

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you Emily (again, haha) Yeah I find the setbacks to be the most interesting part of making art in general. I can definitely relate to your finessing anatomy studies trying to get it right 😭😭

[@DrMabuse2010]

My goodness, i'm frustrated i can only give one thumbs up... this deserves thousands and thousands of thumbs up. You are so good in showing movement in your sculptures... unbelievable ❤❤❤

[@Born-Bitter]

The final result makes me want to know the back stories of these folks and the fallout of the summoning. So amazing.

[@MisTikkalRosy]

Every time I see that look on your face it lifts my heart. I felt it most particularly in your very personal sculpture, both in your face and the face (and eyes) of your figure, but I love seeing it because it says, "My God, I've done it" and I'm so happy for you when I see and feel that. And then after, boom, you need a good rest and sound sleep. Yep, been there, just not via sculpting. Bravo.

[@eviarts]

This is easily the coolest sculpture I’ve ever seen, all of your time and effort absolutely paid off

[@user-qy3uu3ky2o]

Sometimes I regret I can't hit the "Like" button twice. That's gorgeous!

[@David-Field.Stuff01]

Holy Moses. Its only taken about 5 years to find a sculptor who describes their process and creative decisions in real time while doing the work but I'm so glad that I've finally got here. This video is amazing. Thanks for posting it.

[@nepo2616]

Man, you are amazing. This sculpture turned out to be amazing. Seeing your thought process, your struggle and overcome is wonderful. Thank you for putting out this amazing content! Keep at it, I love your work !

[@ArtChongArt]

Thanks so much! I appreciate your kind words :)

[@MinecraftLambo]

the characters look great and feels fitting for the lovecraftian theme, i would really love to see a movie, comic, game or show of this!

[@ArtChongArt]

Haha yeah, I'm sure these three can get into all kinds of adventures. Thank you :)

[@DarkWheel]

So grateful for not only an amazing piece of Lovecraftian madness, but also for all the generosity around the struggles of creating over such a long period of time. The real talk is sooo refreshing!

[@ArtChongArt]

I appreciate that :) I'm glad to know the "real talk" was interesting

[@shep6774]

Amazing story told just by viewing this piece, that is fantastic

[@hiwasama3431]

I'm speechless... I cant find words.. I'm.. uh .... holy . . . .. ...wow... man you have no idea how I'm in tears writing this wishing million times that I was rich and could have this in my room... I always tried to be sculpture.. tried mini stuff... but since I live somewhere that I cant find any good material or any needed material at all for what I want to do watching someone like you making such magnificent work just gives me the satisfaction... man I always was a huge lovecraft fan since I was little seeing these kind of artworks is pure joy to me... bravooo!!! I'm so happy you didnt give up on it

[@Erico4024]

Your sculpture remember me a paradoxical effect in Mage The Ascension. Great work and thank you very much

[@ArtChongArt]

Oh I don't know this one. I'll have to look it up :) Thank YOU for watching!

[@Erico4024]

@@ArtChongArt Sorry. Sometimes i think everybody is a nerd like me lol Mage The Ascension is a book of RPG game based in Word of Darkness

[@judith.s4223]

Definitely worth the wait!!! It look AMAZING!!

[@ArtChongArt]

I appreciate you waiting. Thanks so much!

[@zenc.singhakawi4184]

thank you for showing us that even master artist also struggle a lot of people needs to see it as a emotional journey making art

[@barrybranscum3611]

The explosive quality of the tentacles are just amazing.

[@ArtChongArt]

Thanks Barry!

[@bengmelea8646]

Your sister's video attempting to sculpture ลูกชุบ brought me here! But I wasn't expecting something this amazing. How about a colab with her doing some freaky ลูกชุบ? 555

[@ArtChongArt]

Haha, thank you. I'm sure those things are much harder than they look 😅😅

[@sh3n3ng]

Kitchen gang!

[@Dtzeo503]

Same i came from that video lol.

[@BonsaiBear27]

Hats off to you good sir! you may say it's a silly idea but that finished sculpture is truly amazing! Thank you for sharing, your knowledge and skills are very inspiring.

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank YOU for your kind words and for watching :)

[@meursault7030]

This one is particularly good. I skipped right to the reveal, and you can instantly read the story behind the piece, you know exactly what happened. The sense of movement and speed is incredibly well communicated.

[@optimisticknight]

I know this is old and this sculpture was probably not financially worth the time but this sculpture is so epic. I absolutely love it! If you could ever do another like this maybe just a little bit in your spare time I'd be here for it. P.S. Please paint it!😅

[@naserith2432]

I just found your channel and subscribed tonight. Binge watching you sculpting with my wife all evening. Your attention to detail is incredible! Do you do this for a living professionally? If not you should!!! Love all of your work so far Art, keep up the great work and keep those videos coming out so my wife and I can every minute.

[@ThunThunChannel]

You are a wizard!!! how?? the details, everything... so beautiful

[@ArtChongArt]

Oh, you're too kind. I feel like the details are so mushy lol

[@vaarsuvius]

The level of detail in your sculptures is amazing! And as always, I love hearing and seeing your thought process! We need to increase your subs!! :-D

[@ArtChongArt]

Oh thank you so much Alex. If you felt like it, sharing the video(s) in your social media would be a great help. But just watching is also a huge support. Thanks again!!

[@cindyveenox]

Aaaah it looks so amazing, really love how dynamic your art is. Don't be so hard on yourself though, showing the struggles and thought that goes into it all is incredibly helpful and don't we all struggle with our creative work? Even though most don't show that part much. ❤️ Now I feel like eating ice cream, dunno why!

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you so much Cindy!! I'm so glad you like it :) Yeah, the struggle is the point for me, I suppose. I just wanna keep pushing myself, you know? There's always ice cream to make me feel better lol

[@nervousdisposition7150]

This is amazing and i loved seeing your process for it! I think the issue you had with the summoner's pose being on the wrong legs is that the 'opposite leg to arm' rule is specifically for making characters feel like they're balancing their body weight even in motion -> ofc you wanted her to feel *unbalanced* instead!

[@homegear1932]

I think it's also good to color sculptures for your KZbin success. KZbin is absolutely watched by young people. They show higher ratings on colorful sculptures. good luck

[@ArtChongArt]

I agree. Unfortunately I don't know how to paint and I don't want to spend even more time on them lol

[@stoneshovel24]

just commenting for the algorithm, cause i think this is worth for a lot of people to watch

[@ohshiettszdope]

I'd love to see this fully painted and fleshed out in color. Man that would be amazing.

[@shanesaitz5609]

Amazing, cool concept and I love watching your process.

[@corteltube]

I absolutely love it…..testament to a true artist…try and try again…you will not be defeated.

[@dovel1000]

Re-watching this one. And, yep, still my favorite sculpture of yours.

[@clayformations1638]

Absolutely exquisite work!

[@pgnarts]

thank you for all these videos! I got inspired to look into sculpting as a career because of your work!

[@diy_wizard]

It's so inspiring to see your process, even though you only can show a small amount of time what are months to you!

[@rampage75_25]

This was amazing to watch. You really are an artist in every sense. I think a nice idea would have also been: - guy 1 gets slammed into the ground, leaving a perfectly humanoid imprint - guy 2 takes selfies while the tentacles sling a chair at him - girl yells at the tentacles coming out of the ground while one of them snatches her wallet But you are the sculptor here, and i absolutly admire it. Edit: this could be something straight out of a bloodborne parody

[@pallas22hn]

Im obsessed with the way your brain works and proud of you for pulling through till the end because it was totally worth the two month wait!

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you for waiting :) I'm happy to know you think it was worth it, haha

[@megk3392]

I appreciate your thought processes so so much. This one was a wild ride and amazing to watch WOW!!

[@ryandolan1148]

Really cool sense of motion. You really captured the panic in this storied sculpt.

[@mellomarrz]

i love how you speak through your thought process and your willingness to show your mistakes

[@ultramagnus3612]

This is one of the most amazing scuptures Ive ever seen... and I went to school for sculpture! Bravo!

[@FelZulGoldrinn]

That made me exclaim out loud, it looks amazing!

[@joustice_art]

Turned out fantastic and thanks for talking us through your process!

[@ArtChongArt]

Thanks youu!!

[@paulojorgeferreira1961]

Amanzing !!! Man I love your sculptures .

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you :) I'm happy to know you like them

[@JustinPiercee]

I think this is insane! How big it is and all the different parts has opened my mind for sure. I’m about to start getting into this stuff and you’re one of the first channels I’ve found. Subscribed dude, amazing work

[@NicolasRouelle]

what a beautiful piece of art and what a marathon to finish it but it was very inspiring to see

[@ArtChongArt]

Thanks Nicolas :)

[@DrDeathmonger]

Wow! That is so incredible! I love it!

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you :)

[@user-lt7tk8pd1z]

Just found your channel today. I really enjoy it. Thank you.

[@i3nu240101]

amazing sculpt!!

[@beningham9782]

Just found your channel, love your energy!

[@hernanifelipe5452]

Awesome!!! I really felt their excitement and satisfaction upon completing the work. This is wonderful! Thank you for existing.

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you very much!

[@franchellemarshman4867]

I love the movement in your sculptures. I love your creative thought process and then the final result. Steam punk.....lol...Victorian Steam punk....that's what I was thinking when you said Victorian.... Great work!!!!

[@ArtChongArt]

Haha, you saw Victorian coming a mile away, huh? Thank you so much 😆

[@mimichi7738]

Your work is absolutely amazing!! It's also so exciting to see the finished sculpture and your reactions are priceless! I wish I could become a great artist like you! I love your character designs, the story you are trying to tell and how lifelike they look! Love love LOVE your work!!

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you so much!

[@rachela1170]

This was absolutely worth the wait. I am stunned!! Amazing work - I've never seen anything like it!

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you Rachel! I'm glad to know it was worth the wait 😭😭

[@archur8988]

Inspiration reborn in me when I see you working and enjoying. Congrats!!! You are amazing!

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you Arturo :) I'm so glad to know you enjoyed it

[@zavellart]

So cool and dynamic!

[@CommandoPigeon4]

This looks absolutely amazing and I love it. Keep up the good work

[@cromagnonman7887]

It’s truly wonderful watching your creative process.

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you so much!

[@davidefantasia8897]

This video shows how much of an expert you are: all the notes, the details, the workflow; it's a fantastic piece of art, I am amazed at the way you have rendered the poses and facial expressions. I'm very happy to have found this channel, Instant subscription👌🏻

[@drawwithjordan6486]

What a fantastic piece! Certainly worth the time put into it!

[@jamesfairfield8722]

Absolutely insane buddy it’s so fluid like hand has so much life to it!

[@ArtChongArt]

Thanks James :)

[@timmo5192]

You are so talented! I started some clay and paintings but its good to have inspiration and I love how you do it as a hobby.

[@ArtChongArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@karlelandler1379]

oh man !! keep loving it ! bring the next one !

[@mansourarablou9995]

Truely amazing

[@sedabelig6512]

This is a breathtaken and gorgeous scultpture. You re very very good artist and funny guy. And kinda obsessive. I loved your works thank you.

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@suname3199]

This is AMAZING ! You are inspiring me to not give up on sculpting !

[@ArtChongArt]

Aw you’re very kind. Please don’t give up on your art!!

[@baskoller5506]

Very impressive. The detail, pose and textures. But even more your determination. Bravo.

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you :)

[@jessicah3065]

you've really outdone yourself with this one! I know from experience how hellish these giant pieces can be. it's so inspiring seeing the whole process and watching you push through the frustration to get to that incredible payoff. keep up the great work!

[@ArtChongArt]

Thanks Jessica :)

[@MaximilianRoof]

Dude, I really feel the way you make these videos. I mean besides of the pure skill and willpower to do these awesome sculptures, you really put a lot of work in your video production. Really, really admire the content and I feel the good way of being jealous. The way that motivates me so thanks for that too.

[@CCROSS5882]

Beautiful Silly Idea! great work

[@nmal8702]

I said it before and I'll say it again, I just LOVE how I get to see the thought process, shows how all those finished beautiful sculptures we see in museums and such don't just happen like. Makes me appreciate art so much more!

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you Nada. That's very kind of you to say :)

[@godpalacesouthborneo8393]

I've always waiting your new videos and now you're back with epic creation 🔥🔥 good job 👍👍

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you for waiting 😭😭

[@jesseCon18]

Love your work. Hope to see you back soon!

[@TheDarkArtist66]

Man this is awesome. You have the most patience of anyone I think. Your prices is very cool to watch and your work as always is just off the charts.

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you :) I actually think my patience is fairly low relative to other sculptors lol

[@VertexCarver]

Looking wickedly good! ^^

[@greenplasticgun]

This is the most meaningful piece of art in the world! To many of us, it's art at it's purest because it came from a passionate artist who followed through. Super lovely!

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you :)

[@windoulee7230]

your content is amazing!

[@MrHnesse]

Wow Thank you so much for your awesome work!

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you for watching!

[@TheCanuckGamer]

This is beyond amazing

[@I.M.CROW.]

Love it seriously looks sick.

[@glampopz1163]

I love, love, love, love your work and I think you are also a very passionated person. Your sculptures are full of expressions, details and they can tell many stories. It's fabulous and blows my mind how far you can go with the details. But I was wondering if you also could work on something as powerful, as magical, as empowering, as inspirational and less demonic and less horrific. We are going to crazy times and I would love to see something more uplifting and more gracious, "celebrational". Well I don't know if any of that makes sense, either way your work is phenomenal and definitely out of this world. All the best

[@jennettedelapedra7019]

Its very...very....very!!!! NICE.....!!! Keep on doing more i enjoyed that way you frustrates and then got happier in the end. Im impress.... Im glad to saw your videos...im glad i can do that ways...soon!!!🤭🤭

[@Cosmobabis]

Great work! Looks great!

[@maetheechongchitnant810]

You've definitely out done yourself with this one. All the time, efforts and hard work definitely paid off. Congratulations on another masterpiece!

[@cyanidae_]

this is incredible, as always your sense of motion is impeccable, it really looks like someone hit pause. going the extra mile always pays off, no matter how much of a pain it is! there's so much to look at, you really know how to bring your ideas to life. also, don't be so hard on yourself! you don't have to justify what you want to make, nor beat yourself up for not immediately figuring out what was off on something you'd been staring at for hours! its okay!

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank youuu ❤️❤️❤️

[@ArtChongArt]

@@cyanidae_ Thank you :) I really did try to imagine this like a freeze frame from a movie! And thank you for your encouragements :)

[@robertbrewer1398]

Been loving the sculpts man!! Love all the inspiration for my own art/sculpting! These vids need more views, likes and shares. -Feed the algorithm-

[@ArtChongArt]

Haha if only I could just tell KZbin to suggest it to more people 😭😭

[@louisea966]

wow, it is all amazing. great vid.

[@ArtChongArt]

Thanks so much!

[@haimonhaimatoloichos2537]

Good stuff!

[@witchapparatus]

Welp, you got me! Subbed! It's so rare to find a traditional sculptor these days, what with the magic of the digital medium floating around. I must confess, I'm on the cusp of exploring this, but I'm so incredibly lazy that I can't bring myself to learn it. First world problems, I know. Haha. I've recently discovered the world of table top miniatures, and I think that's what I'd like to channel my energy into. I love the concept of making sculptures that people are supposed to interact with, and not just place them on a shelf somewhere and throw a thumbs up at them every once and a while, you know? Anyway, thank you SO MUCH, for sharing your work and thoughts with us! You're very, very skilled, and one day, I hope to be as well. :) Thank you once again, and God bless!

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank YOU for watching. Please feel free to share your minis on IG if you ever felt like it :)

[@dmv423]

I love your art, your talent, but maybe most, your persistence. thank you for showing the other side

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you so much :) To me the point is to keep pushing myself so I'm happy to hear that's connecting.

[@meynardbuck4059]

I feel you man 😁great sculpt👌

[@ArtChongArt]

Thanks 😁

[@StuffIMade]

How the heck do you not have a million subs? Brilliant work!

[@rodeastell9726]

Art; ' I just can't not do an ambitious sculpt...' . Words to live by in all forms of art .. in fact most things in life. If you're not pushing past your imagined boundaries how do ever find what your real boundaries are. I love this video .. not just for the sculpt alone and your incredible imagination and skill ... But mainly for how your burning passion, motivation makes me feel uplifted and ready to achieve. Exceptional sculpt, exceptional video.

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you Rod :) I appreciate your kind words. I'm trying my best, which I suppose is all any of us can do.

[@kukoshu]

Again, LOVED the video. Dude, you are so good at this, and seeing the ups and downs of the process make it much more special. Heres an idea: next video would be nice if you told us more about yourself, do you do this for a hobby, do you work in this area? When did you start? Show us those beautifull babies you have on your shelves. Cheers!

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you :) I’ll get to those questions in video at some point I’m sure… but probably not the sculptures on the shelf. Most of them are very bad lol. I’m not kidding. Most of them aren’t even finished.

[@studioworx]

Such a great video and sculpture. I can feel your emotions, thank you for that entertainment.

[@ArtChongArt]

Thanks Stefan! So glad you like it :)

[@labeteprods]

This is epic ! Great job

[@ArtChongArt]

Thank you :)

[@labeteprods]

@@ArtChongArt I just discovered your chanel with this video. You have a new subscriber (thanks to you and your hard job)

[@FluffaRoo713]

It's about time😉!! This was an ambitious project, and we're glad you did it... My new fav for sure!!

[@ArtChongArt]

Haha, thanks Brian. It's about time is right lol