Tang Lung
   MAKING THE STATUE

PAGE FOUR: THE MAKING OF TANG LUNG | TONG LOONG, A PHOTO JOURNAL.


Two images side by side in close up of finished painted head and the revision work on the second shot
When I thought it was good enough, it just meant, it could be better. My mother's wise words would run through my mind: "There's always a taller mountain".
Two images side by side of the miniature statue in medium close up getting more revision work on the head and face
It would eat at me, provoking a challenge--to push my limited sculpting abilities further than I ever imagined. To become the proverbial 'taller mountain' my mother had instilled in me.
Two close up images side by side of the roughly sculpted miniature face and head
Bruce had that intense glare only he could do so how did I expect to pull it off.
One close up image of the miniature sculpted head and face of Tang Lung
It was a hypnotic glare that pierced into your soul by deconstructing your actions and sensing your thoughts.
One images of the base's movie title, The Way of the Dragon and Chinese characters in close up
Sharpening the Chinese characters of the movie title pronounced "MAHNG LOONG GWO GONG" in Cantonese, read from right to left.
Two images side by side of miniature statue in half body and close up on facial expression
Another failed attempt at the eyes. I somehow managed to make him appear sleepy and bored. Definitely not ready for the fight of the century.

Page Five

STATUES


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










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