Archinto's Dinosaur Art & Sculptures

Pachyrhinosaurus · November 28, 2016, 03:04:59 AM

Another great piece! I really like the texture on the head. It contrasts well with the body in that it looks like a hard surface instead of loose and fleshy like the body is.

Mamasaurus · November 28, 2016, 03:38:07 PM

Absolutely stunning work! Thank you so much for sharing your work and allowing us to look over your shoulder as each piece progresses.

Archinto · December 01, 2016, 05:57:02 AM

Thank you for all the kind comments everyone!

I really love sculpting these creatures! Im starting to get faster... Check out this Cotylorhynchus I started yesterday

Still in major WIP stage, but progressing very fast! The "boning" is still exposed on the legs. Covering the wire with the clay, stippling the surface then baking it before applying the main clay makes for a great bond when applying the clay for the legs. it doesnt want to roll off like it does on the bare wire. I was going to post this guy before I put clay on it, but I forgot. Ill do it on the next one.

1:10 Cotylorhynchus WIP by Archinto, on Flickr

Viergacht · December 01, 2016, 11:03:14 AM

I absolutely love this little figure. It's adorable!

AcroSauroTaurus · December 02, 2016, 05:55:26 AM

The head could be a bit smaller, and the body could be more barrel shaped, but overall, it looks good!

Archinto · December 02, 2016, 01:58:40 PM

I based the armature off of a skeletal diagram, the head is actually the right size, but fleshed out. The fat neck makes it look a bit larger than it actually is. Its got a skull built to spec under the skin. :/ I may have to add a little more to the body to make it look a little closer, cause it is still a little skinny. early wip tho. But thank you for that info, itll help the end product!

stargatedalek · December 02, 2016, 02:39:03 PM

It looks great so far. You could make a pair with one of them swimming!

Archinto · December 02, 2016, 03:00:18 PM

That would look pretty awesome.. Maybe make a diorama base with a shelf and water feature (fake) to make the one look partially submerged. I may have to de-clay this guys ribcage and add more foil to get the needed girth, but will see. Its pretty close to the skeletal diagram I used which has a reconstructed fossil as well as an artistic reconstruction. The high walk pose takes away from how fat his belly should look, because its scrunched more on one side, but I can totally see needing to add more.

So far this one is a big time clay user. lol

Archinto · December 09, 2016, 09:37:05 AM

I got a bunch of work done on the Cotylorhynchus. Got all the flesh colored clay shown here all detailed and baked. The legs are just getting started with the grey, and are unbaked. I wish these photos brought out the character of the eyes more. They are a dark bronze iris and are super cool looking without being solid black. They will probably pop better once the figure is painted. Anyways, heres some pics!

Cotylorhynchus WIP by Archinto, on Flickr

Killekor · December 09, 2016, 11:15:55 AM

Wow! I'm excited to see the final result!

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Jose S.M. · December 09, 2016, 12:34:38 PM

Awesome! I love the frontal close up of the face, looks really good.

copper · December 09, 2016, 07:17:01 PM

Just curious, will you be offering the Cotylorhynchus as a resin kit or is this one of a kind piece?
If I had the money I would have already commissioned you! Astounding work : )

Archinto · December 09, 2016, 08:05:39 PM

I don't currently have the funds to procure the materials I need to do casting, so I am only doing originals at this point in time. At some point though, I do plan on casting.

Not to say that I will still have this one when it comes to that time, but I can always make another one.

Thanks for the kind comments! I just got the front legs done and am baking it. So close...... I can practically taste it!

Blade-of-the-Moon · December 09, 2016, 08:56:50 PM

cute and realistic little bugger...reminds me of an iguana or Galapagos tortoise from the front.

Archinto · December 10, 2016, 03:15:35 AM

Ha thats awesome! I actually did base the nose roughly off of what my iguanas nostrils look like. I've almost got the rear legs finished, just a little more sculpting to do.

Blade-of-the-Moon · December 10, 2016, 05:16:46 AM

He just looks so happy lol

Archinto · December 13, 2016, 03:10:33 AM

Got all the sculpting finished on the Cotylorhynchus, now just to paint it. Its got a grey base coat on at the moment.

Cotylorhynchus finished sculpt, WIP paint by Archinto, on Flickr

Jose S.M. · December 13, 2016, 03:41:22 AM

Lovely job as usual!

Killekor · December 13, 2016, 11:59:46 AM

Wow! I'm excited to see the final result!

Killekor

Archinto · December 14, 2016, 12:20:08 AM

Finally finished the Cotylorhynchus. I am very pleased with how it came out.

Cotylorhynchus by Archinto, on Flickr

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