Rikard's Body Building, Part 3: Pro Armature

Submitted by Rikard

Ok some of you may be wondering what exactly is an armature? The simple answer is an armature is a skeleton frame made up of wire with some green stuff lightly spread over it to give it shape, strength and soemthign for your green stuff to cling to. Below is an example from a Strigoi sculpt I am also working on. (Click for larger image)

Referance materials/concept artwork

This is an absolute must for any sculpting,even if you have an exceptionally clear idea in your mind of what you want the mini to look like. I work as a personal trainer and sports massage therapist and enjoy natural bodybuilding too so know a large amount about muscles positions, shapes, movements and size. Even so I still use the referance sheet below when I sculpt to make 100% sure I don't mess up or over exaggerate any muscles. This picture has been invaluable whilst sculpting Nakai and I strongly recommend that you ALWAYS use some form of anatomy chart and concept artwok for your sculpts even if what you are sculpting doesn't have any muscles showing. (Click for full-size image)