I thought it would be a lot of fun to make something for this competition, and have seen several pieces of fanart of Harley in a swimsuit or bikini and thought she seemed like a great candidate for this one. The whole figure is a standard DCUC Harley Quinn, with the frilly neck piece cut off. I did a little sanding over the body, used some twisty ties to create the bikini top and bottom pieces, and painted it up. I've always been unable to get a nice, smooth-looking skin tone, so this was a great challenge. The head was also difficult to get right, to paint over the white and paint the lips and teeth. I took the photos by the pool for added effect. Wish me the best, and hope you like this one!
Thanks man, I appreciate the comment. I had a look at your customs and would like to encourage you to keep at it! I'd choose a different sculpting medium, and also try to work with figures that don't rely so heavily on sculpting. Sculpting isn't easy and I started out using the wrong medium for a very long time; I think using something like proper epoxy putty from a brand like Aves or even sculpy or green stuff would be much better than the sculpting clay you are using now. Be very patient and I was given this piece of advice: the smaller the better, as in the smaller and more detailed you can sculpt or mould something, the less awkward on a figure you will look. Keep at it, and thank you for your comments!
Thank you everyone for the lovely comments, I'm heartened that this contest entry fared quite a bit better than my previous, dismally awful one, and am very grateful to everyone who voted! Cheers, and enjoy what's left of the Summer!
Voting ends for the Swimsuit Special Custom Contest (customizer revealed). - Thursday, August 23, 2012
Smooth even skintones are a challenge for all of us. It takes a lot of thinned-down coats, built up gradually, which is a ton of work and patience. This is a great piece though and came out nice.
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mm wonder who it is?