Gremlin mask finished

Here is my newest display mask. A gremlin creature from an unknown origin. Here he is with a slight aquatic paint scheme.

Tokka completed

Here is the finished paint work on my tokka piece. Turned out to be a great piece to work on learned a lot with the painting on this guy.

Tokka - in progress

Working on new piece for a collector. Tokka from TMNT 2

Finished the paint work on spike. Finished his eyes and teeth as well as whitening up his skin.
Now just need to work out that hair.

Spike killer klown - paint started

Started the paint work on this guy, still need to finish his eyes and teeth.

New hybrid creature concept

Here is a new creature i sculpted last night. Trying to work on forms and character, going for a hybrid character incorporating reptillian pieces from lizards and gators. This is a 1/2 scale piece 2hr study

Sculpture personal class 02

Here are two more sculpts i did, both of these were done in 3 hrs with the same structure. The first one i was going for a experienced, warrior, repaired, robot.

Here is another idea i considered


This concept was a chinese dragon style, intelligent, sneaky, sly, warrior, with controlled anger

Sculpture personal class 01

Here is a new sculpt for 2012. This week i am trying to work on improving my sculpture so i have set up a personal class schedule for myself. I am trying to improve my originality and concepts as well as textures. I have been mostly self taught with watching videos and a couple specialized class sessions so i looked into what i want to improve and here is my idea. I am setting up to do a 3 hour sculpt and complete a character. This isn't for speed, but rather setting deadlines and allowing myself to figure out how long i have to complete each phase. For this piece i blocked it in for 30 min. then worked on refining the forms for the next hour and a half. Left the last hour for detailing him. I didn't get him finished, but i am happy with how far i got and the character. He is approx. 1/2 scale and i just went in with a basic idea of a hybrid creature. Tonight i will be doing another piece in the same manner and then reviewing the progress and improvement points.

Spike killer klown finished

Here is the finished sculpture for my new Spike killer klown mask. I have the mold finished and will be casting him soon.

New killer klown tribute piece

Here is a new sculpture in the works, Spike from killer klowns from outer space. He is going to be another latex display bust, so far i have blocked him in and i started refining the details.

Werewolf painting video

Just uploaded a mask painting video as well as a mold repairing video to my youtube monster class. Check them out here on my channel.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Alteregodezines?feature=mhum

Forbidden love wolf sculpt completed

I finished my werewolf sculpture for the forbidden love piece. Got the mold made over the weekend and will be casting one this week. Now i just need to finish the girl. I cant wait to see how this piece looks finished and together.

TMNT V3 finished paint

Here is the finished piece. I went with a realistic turtle paintjob and created a worn distressed bandana.

Forbidden Love block-in

Starting blocking in my new display piece. Here i am approx. 3 hrs on each character. The female lead is shaping up nicely, i have her basic structure and features in place. There are a few proportion and symmetry issues, but overall it is a good start. As for the creature he is taking a little longer to shape up due to the size of him. I have the basic forms and need a lot more before he starts looking like something. Stay tuned for more as i continue to work on this.

Forbidden Love

New concept for an upcoming piece. For a while now i have wanted to do a piece that incorporated more than one head and had more of a story to the piece. I came up with this forbidden love piece with a reaper creature and a strong female character.
I have always loved fantasy art and the dynamic between beauty and the beast. I have been inspired by the works of Luis Royo and James Ryman and many others that have a strong female lead using their strength and beauty to control the beast. Also the 80's horror classics always have a strong female lead, Nancy defeats freddy - Lauri defeats Myers, etc.

As for this piece both the monster and the girl will be strong pieces on their own, but will work great together. For the creature I want to make him into a grim reaper and use burlap mixed with latex to make the hood. (Spoke to Pete Infelise at the devils workshop when i purchased his Mr. Grimm mask and have been dying to try the technique) For the female character she is going to be strong, beautiful, tough, and fearless. For the paintwork I will try out a few different versions - one as a human and another as a vampire. Also would like to do a werewolf bust that interacts with the girl for a red riding hood version.

TMNT sculpt finished and molded

Just added a few scars to the face and brow of my new turtle and had him molded over the weekend. Currently have my first latex piece drying and plan to paint him this week. More pics to come.

TMNT ninja turtle bust finished

Here is the finished sculpture. Finished the skin details and wrinkles, used turtle references for the scales and made them light so they wouldn't take away from the piece.

Ninja turtle collectible display in progress

Update: i have worked out the expression and am happy with the way he is turning out. The angle of the head is slightly lowered down, more anger or disgust in his eyes. I also started detailing his chest and shell area. He is coming along nicely now, more detailing on the way, then he off to molding.

New Ninja turtle bust in progress

Just started working on a new bust this week. Another ninja turtle piece, the third piece out of four different expressions. For this one i wanted to go slightly larger and i also want to make him rougher and more realistic with skin textures and scars. Here is the progress i have so far.

Concept bust, the starting idea i was going for. I am going to try for a more subtle expression for him in the end.
Here is the block in, about 1.5 hrs in.


Here the block in is finished and i am starting to work on the expression and forms, 4hrs in.

Here is where i am currently. I started refining more and added some forms to the face for the expression. Also started defining the shell.

I have finished painting my new hunter mask. This is the first paint scheme, I am planning on doing another version. Check out the paint progress on this piece on my facebook fan page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alter-Ego-Dezines/130890090314556

The Hunter finished sculpt

Here is the finished sculpture of my new mask, The Hunter. Made the mold last night and have my first casting drying . Now i have to work on a paint scheme for this guy

The Evil child and Sam airbrush

Here are two new Aibrush illustrations i finished on canvas. I am trying to get better with realism and overall presentation and composition.

licker display bust finished

Here is a finished pic of my new licker bust. Latex and foam filled.

Resident evil - licker creature

Here is an update on my new display mask. I started working in the muscle details in the neck and back. I also blocked in the teeth and inside of mouth.