Making a Steampunk Statue Part 1

[@redthecrusader007]

“I’ve never sculpted cloth before” Makes the most amazing dress I’ve ever seen

[@thedarkpower]

Haha, thanks :)

[@johnvickers5750]

Slow to pick up on this but really enjoying your build. if I have one tip to contribute it would be on using epoxy putties, I use them all the time and the application of Nivia lotion on your sculpting tools it will prevent sticking and make your experience much more enjoyable, it dries clean when cured. I apply a little lotion to the back of my hand and just a quick tiny dab usually is enough. Hope this helps.

[@thedarkpower]

Hi John. Thanks very much! Ah that's a great idea, thanks. I've been using water which does work but that definitely sounds like a better option. Cheers!

[@junkyardzombie13]

Those folds sir, they look perfect. Well done.

[@thedarkpower]

Cheers dude, appreciate it!

[@Craftlngo]

your meticulous work on the sculpts amazes me once more. You have such a talent for posture, detailing and the whole Diorama!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much! :)

[@christopherdivirgilio9861]

I almost always think, "wow, this is my favorite," and then you create another brilliant sculpture. So, this is my new favorite. Your imagination and skills are boundless. I greatly appreciate you sharing your techniques. I'll look forward to this piece's completion. Cheers - Virgil

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much that's very kind 😁 thanks for watching!

[@lauraschlieselhuber8487]

I've picked up Zbrush a few weeks ago and watched your sculpting videos again. Some are really helpful to understand the basic block to detail process, I would really appreciate more of that segment where you explained tour epoxy/sculpty steps. Always a pleasure to see a notification from you !

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks Laura. I need to try some digital sculpting myself! I'm glad the videos are useful. To be honest I'm just figuring out the epoxy stuff myself, but I'd imagine digital sculpting has some of the benefits of epoxy - I can't imagine it's as easy to accidentally deform a part of the sculpture that you've already worked on. Or at the very least you have an undo button ;) Cheers!

[@Kammmm]

So much work has gone into this beauty! It really is amazing to see all of the steps you take and your thought process behind it all. I remember seeing this in person but didn't take in as much of it as I should have. I was blinded by the awesome mechs 😅 thanks for sharing Joe.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much Kamm! 😁

[@TheDarkArtist66]

MY MAN..... damn that is awesome. I have no words. After finding you and the channel I have looked at sculpting in a completely different light. The way you put things together is just wow, I love it. Your style is fucking crazy. Im not sure if there is any one better in your style. You, my friend, are a creative genius. Crazy respect for all of your art work. It's absolutely mind blowing stuff

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks Donnie, that's really kind. Cheers!

[@kurogiza]

Awesome, this looks like it could come straight out of The Peripheral! Excellent work as always, very inspiring.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much Chris! Hope you're well :)

[@lukemockeridge7899]

Stunning! Your sculpture work is beautiful

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much Luke 😁

[@FelixKarbowski]

I've been watching your channel for years and you never fail to impress me. your latest creation is a real masterpiece and I can't wait to see part 2. Is it possible for you to make a cast of the gargol with the skull shield and send it to me? I would very much like to use this to make a small console for my scretch build Warhammer Orc Robot which I just completed.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much! The gargoyle is much larger than most warhammer miniatures so I'm not sure it would work.

[@BR1NNA]

Another splendid video with much detail about your creative thought processes. I totally agree with your thoughts on being inspired by AI images. 'nough said, Rock on.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks Brian! 😁 see you at an event soon!

[@samuelbroad11]

wonderful

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks!

[@bikky608]

beutiful work

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! :)

[@sunderark]

Those boot details. Holy crap.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks, they took a while ;)