Mister LEE
   MAKING THE STATUE

PAGE THREE: THE MAKING OF MISTER LEE, A PHOTO JOURNAL.


Two close up images side by side of the miniature statue torso and head in stages of revision work
Broke some teeth. It was inevitable really... my subconscious wanted to break them so I would have to redo the face and be done with the mental battle.
Two images side by side in a medium close up of miniature statue in revision work on facial expression
The revised work wasn't any better. The balance between facial and body expression was completely lost now. I really hate the feeling of panic and regret rolled into one. What is the term?
Three images side by side by side showing revision work on the face in three stages of stone clay, primed and basic face painting
I buckled down and pumped out a new set of eyes. You know that feeling when fishing and you feel something nibbling at the bait? This was it.
Two images side by side of the revised painted face and hair
Before finalizing the face, I moved on to finish the catsuit. Adding the knotted sleeves to the rolled down torso portion of it. The cuffs were challenging.
Two images side by side showing revision work on face and hair which has real doll hair matted on and a full body of Mister LEE
Here I experimented with painting on doll hair on top of the sculpted hairpiece. It turned out decent. The softness looked quite convincing. At a distance, the illusion works even better.
Two images side by side showing the miniature statue in the hand of Marten Go
With all the minor revisions done and the statue near completion, I usually take a day or so to do nothing but shoot photos of it. The shine on the skin is a coat semi-gloss acrylic, by the way.
Three images side by side by side in full body shots of Mister LEE in various angles
I'm bound to find something I missed.
Two images side by side in close ups of revision work on the front hair piece of Mister LEE miniature statue
Wow wow! I really lucked out this time.
Two images side by side showing the miniature statues Mister Lee with finished hair and nunchaku with chain
Reattaching the chain after three weeks was a huge milestone. Next up, how to make the chain and secondary stick appear to be in mid motion. Hmm. A real long hmmmmmmmm... then stomach ache!
Three images side by side by side showing Mister LEE in three different angles with the nunchaku in mid motion
The only way realistically would be coating the entire chain in glue. It worked like a charm but the effect and happiness wouldn't last.

Page Four

STATUES


Don't hesitate to email me at martengo or via if you have any questions regarding my Mister LEE PD statue or work process. Especially if you are following these steps as a guide to making your own statue.










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