Made by Liam Brown
This is a paper mache portrait i made of my late grandfather Aubrey, I used Jonnis original paper clay recipe. I made a paper mache skull to base it on. I used the balls out of roll on deodorants for the eyes as they are life size. His hair was made from wool tops, I varnished his moustache and eyebrows and side burns to stiffen them up a bit. Also I painted him with oil paints and glasses his eyes with clear nail varnish. He also has acrylic teeth although not visible in these pictures.
I, also, am absolutely amazed at your fantastic creation – it looks so real. You should be very, very proud of it, as it’s stunning!
I remember in grade school coating strips of newspaper with a flour and water mixture and applying them to an inflated balloon to create a rather unimpressive human head. I am blown away by what you have achieved with this same medium, what an incredible work of art you created!
What a fantastic idea to use your grandfather’s cut-out profile to help define the shape of his face, rather than building the shapes of the nose, etc. as you go. Makes for a much more realistic rendering of his head.
Great job on all levels.
Fantastic and so clearly made with love. What a precious heirloom to be held by family .
Oh wow, you did an amazingly life-like sculpture and out of paper mache!
Very impressive in every way!
This is so wonderful on so many levels. I couldn’t believe it was papier mache. What skill you have shown and love for your grandfather for only a heart full of love could have made such a beautiful portrait of a loved one. Thank you for sharing and inspiring all of us by showing what our medium is capable of. In skilled hands, of course. Haha. I hope that I can do as well one day.
Thank you, what a lovely thing to say. He was very special to everyone that knew him.
Absolutely amazing!!!! I can’t believe it is paper mâché! This is the best pm portrait sculpture I’ve ever seen! Congratulations!!
Thank you
This figure really looks alive. May I ask what paint you used and did you have a recipe for the skin tones, or was it trial and error? The ‘skin’ looks translucent and really life-like. Thanks for showing this, it’s really inspirational.
Thanks, it was just oil paints, mixing my own colours. I applied them and blended them straight onto the sculpt. And speckled the paint on around the nose , cheeks and ears with a worn out brush to give the effect of blood vessels at the surface.
At first I thought this was a photograph 😀 Congrats on the good work!
Wow! Such feat work! Congratulations! Thank for sharing!
I’ve never seen anything like it and in paper mache no less! You’re no less than a great artist. I am in awe of your skill. I only wish I had the time to attempt such a feat.
Absolutely stunning. Cannot believe how clever you are x
Simply marvelous! No adjectives, its so real . You are so professional.
Absolutely incredible…a grand work of creativity and love.
Wow! that is so incredible! Expertly sculpted, expertly painted. What homage to your grandfather!
That is a really slick technique! I really like your portrait bust sculpture. Great artistic vision.
That is fantastic. What skill! Congratulations
Wow, that is a labor of love. Beautiful. Well done!!!!!!
Impressive!
Absolutely amazing! It is museum quality. Stunning. I love it!
BEAUTIFUL!!!