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WIP Minotaur bust
the size of the head is about 2 inches.
the entire height (from bottom of sternum to top of horns) is about 5 inches.
Made with Super Sculpey

The likeness is based on the Mix Martial Artist,
and former Pride and UFC Heavyweight champion;
Antonio Rodrigo 'Minotauro' Nogueira




I've always loved the look of Rodrigo's face. He's got such great character in his features.
The way he wears all his emotions and his history on the surface of his face is just beautiful.
It's authentic.
It's like a map of his life.
....and I've been meaning to do a modernize interpretation of the Minotaur creature for a while now.....
I figured why not combine the two. I suppose it's only fitting that I chose
Rodrigo Nogueira since his nickname is 'Minotauro'.
A beast that roamed the Labyrinths is now a beast that roams the Octagon...

The proportions and symmentry of his face were more difficult than I had imagined.
There's a certain innocense and child-like wonder in Minotauro's eyes that I wanted to capture.
Hopefully I did him justice.

This is still a 'Work-In-Progress', so things might change a bit.
I think I might incorporate a Labyrinth motif into a simple base for the bust.
All critiques are welcomed.
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From suggester: "Minotauro by ~Ballistyc is a fantastic sculpt--a 2 inch head with a remarkable amount of detail and a striking interpretation of a minotaur. The offset horns, cauliflower ear, and rather sad and vacant expression in the eyes elicit feelings of pity and compassion for this creature. A most impressive sculpt!" ( Suggested by `LabyrinthCreations and Featured by !Thebuild )
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~mrddixon Jan 9, 2012
minotauro vrs bob sapp

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~spawnedfighter Jan 5, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
im glad i came across your work.

mythology+mma

keep it up

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*Wagnr Dec 14, 2011
Wonderful

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*Harkon72 Oct 3, 2011
Wow... that's some fine piece of Art and I especially like this wip-look!

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~Ballistyc Oct 6, 2011  Professional Traditional Artist
Me too...I always enjoy the roughness that WIP pieces can bring.
I often try to keep my final pieces loose as well just so they can feel livelier and less static.
take care...drive safely

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~StraightEdge1977 Sep 10, 2011
Wicked!
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~Ballistyc Sep 10, 2011  Professional Traditional Artist
Thanks!
take care...drive safely

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~barfungus Sep 7, 2011
Amazing work! And yes, I think you did him justice! And then some...
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~Ballistyc Sep 10, 2011  Professional Traditional Artist
Oh thanks! I think likenesses are always a touchy matter cause you never want to make them look worse, or ugly...haha
take care...drive safely

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~1empaleds May 31, 2011
Hi, i´m brazilian, very good work, i like minotauro fighter.
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