Captain Jack Sparrow, face #2

[slivers&dust]

After working up the captain in clay the first time (pic 1) and not being satisfied with his face I decided to work up another model of just his face focusing on fixing his mouth and hopefully making a better likeness of Johnny Depp.
The mouth is coming along much better, in my opinion, but it’s too early to tell on the likeness yet, not sure if I'll get that.
I’m still working on getting more of that “smirk” he has in his grin then on to his eyes. Anyway I thought I would show the differences that I’ve gotten to this point on Jack #2

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Re: Captain Jack Sparrow, face #2

Arrggh matey, tis Capt Jack it tis..heres me affidavy on it!

[Anthony Filetti]

Re: Captain Jack Sparrow, face #2

Tony,
Liked your first rendition and I am sure this one will turn out even better. The only area I can see that I would question, in the first workup, is the distance from the lips to the lower chin, it appears that while the chin should retain its shape it needs to be moved up, closer to the lips.

Other than that I'd have to say you have a great likeness there. Keep posting your progress as we are enjoying the journey!! Thumbs Up

[Ron T]

Re: Captain Jack Sparrow, face #2

Hi Tony,

You're doing a great job. That's going to be an awesome carving.

[slivers&dust]

Re: Captain Jack Sparrow, face #2

I think I have the "Smirk" done but from the last picture I see the left side of the chin and jaw line don't match the right. Wierd because they look like they do from the top view. I tried to pull the left nostril up with the left cheek, but from the last view it look funy too...hmm

Thanks Anthony, I'll need to keep an eye on that area when I add the beard. I think it grew or got longer when I was adding clay for the beard

Thanks Hi_Ho_Cheersand Ron

[A Willburger]

Re: Captain Jack Sparrow, face #2

Great Tony,
Your second one is has a much better mouth. I can see buy your pictures you are looking at it in all directions and getting a really good face this time. I can see buy your profile shot that you have good dept to the face and the bottom shot shows that the mouth has a good shape. The smirk gives it a lot of personality. Clay is wonderful you can work out all your problems before you carve it. Great improvement in the mouth Tony.

Andy

[slivers&dust]

Re: Captain Jack Sparrow, face #2

Thanks Andy, and a big thanks for the tips you gave me on observing the location of the mouth & lips in relation to the nose & cheek area.
I'm also learning to look at the face from all angles rather then from the top and side.
Next up are the eyes, hopefully I can get capture a bit of personality there too.

Thanks again for the help, much appriciated.

[CarverFromNoWhere]

Re: Captain Jack Sparrow, face #2

Nice work Tony, looking very good.
Carl

[Joy]

Re: Captain Jack Sparrow, face #2

That new mouth looks terrific. I don't know what Johnny Depp looks like, but I liked the more square jawline in the first version.....just a personal observation.

[slivers&dust]

Re: Captain Jack Sparrow, face #2

Thanks Carl & Joy

Here's few more comparison pictures of where I'm at now...

Technology is great, I pasted my picture next to the picture of a reference picture I'm using and it looks like I need to adjust the eye a little more.

[ragiarn]

Re: Captain Jack Sparrow, face #2

Tony I think you are having way too much fun with the clay. Will you ever stop playing around and get to the real work of caving. I can't wait to him in wood.

[slivers&dust]

Re: Captain Jack Sparrow, face #2

...jack gets a new eye....I think this one in much better.

Hey Doc I think I'm ready. I'm off to the shop for some wood to finaly get this guy started

[Jim OH]

Re: Captain Jack Sparrow, face #2

Nice work Tony! The second face is a large improvement over the first and I thought that one was great ! Will be interesting to see the finished version! Thanks for sharing.
Jim OH

[Joy]

Re: Captain Jack Sparrow, face #2

Yes! That's a keeper! Start carving. Please share your progress.

[ragiarn]

Re: Captain Jack Sparrow, face #2

I would really appreciate it if you could post progress photos of your carving. I am sure that we could all learn something in the process.