Making Up My Own Nightmare Character, Meet "The Bellhop" - The Story of The Mutant Universe Begins!
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Embark on a journey into The Hidden World as you step into this video. With a stage set and all the pieces in motion, the story begins to unfold. Meet the vigilant Bellhop, the guardian of the portal to this mystical world, as he takes center stage and sets the tale in motion. Join me as I sculpt the Bellhop from polymer clay, paint him with acrylics, meticulously shape his face, construct the armature, and more, all revealed in this comprehensive tutorial video.
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@dragonsfire286
Жыл бұрын
I wish you could’ve recorded the entire making of the bellhop while the story was being told in the background
@PastOfDawn
Жыл бұрын
Are you going to try to make it into a game?
@MuddaFuffa
Жыл бұрын
Love that we're getting a story for the Mutant Universe! Also, I would love to see some of the characters having glow in the dark eyeballs 😁
@peppersgc
Жыл бұрын
Your best seller would be a Hidden World Adult Coloring Book. Coloring books for adults, to help with anxiety and stress relief, sell over 12 million books a year. Coloring as a coping skill, or "relaxing technique," was first used by psychologist Carl G. Jung in the early 20th century. The longevity of the technique is a testament to its effectiveness. I believe they would sell, because the vast majority of us can't afford to use the technique by painting a sculpture we just made, as you do.
@roseombre5527
Жыл бұрын
I just love your creations! It's so cool! Can't wait to see more! But of course, take care of yourself first, health is more important
“A figment of the imagination with a real presence” that is one of the eeriest things I’ve ever heard I love it.
Well here’s the thing, the bellhop was actually meant to be in little nightmares funnily enough but he was cut so I appreciate you actually trying to bring him back into the “little nightmares” mutant universe
@dull_demon4717
Жыл бұрын
This isn't little nightmares anymore, it's something else now
@Choujifangirl
Жыл бұрын
@@dull_demon4717 I’m aware I’m just saying that as a general statement, but thank you though, I have now changed it👍
@alfred2744
Жыл бұрын
@@Choujifangirl the character was actually the bellman, who would've looked a lot different to what Ace has made
@yeet648
Жыл бұрын
@@dull_demon4717 Yes but that's what it started as and it keeps that aesthetic
@dull_demon4717
Жыл бұрын
@@yeet648 the only thing thats the same is horror and creepy adults, wdym?
Anyone else feel a huge Tim Burton vibe off of this series? It’s so perfect I could see an amazing claymation movie to terrify children with for decades.
@yeet648
Жыл бұрын
The vibes actually come from the "little nightmares" game art style as that's what the first "mutants" were; his little nightmare OCs
This world deserves a claymation film someday.
Giving me hotel California vibes but on a creepier scale. I love this character expresses it perfectly
On the one hand, his face alone makes me shiver, but then he has the cutest little skull buttons!!! 💀 Amazing job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Subbed 4 years ago after watching: "Turning a Duck Figurine into an Alien Monster Fish" I have enjoyed your content ever since and am pleased to hear of this step and story telling you are venturing into. I hope it it a huge success for you and open new doors of opportunity for such a creative and talented sculptor.
@AniEos
Жыл бұрын
You left one of the most positive, thoughtful, and sweetest of comments. :)
Your Mutant Universe story and character series is ah-mazzzing! Love love please do more! ❤
This genuinely feels like one of your best sculptures to date. You can see the time and love that went into every detail, and your skill has clearly grown!
Interesting story! Definatly one of my favorite sculpts so far. I love the time you took showing creating all the details, especially in the face.
The Mutant Universe is so cool. You've actually inspired me to start sculpting again, backstories and comics and all! Really love your work. ❤ (Bellhop reminds me of Eggman from the Sonic movies)
@Alphabloom152
5 ай бұрын
OMG! It does look like Eggman. I didn't even notice. 😮
This should become a graphic novel or a motion-stop movie... I love the story.
It's giving me Coraline/Paranorman vibes 😍 love it!
I love how every oc and within the universe is consistently creative and different from each other. Keep up the great work!!
This could be such an awesome animated TV show. A group of heroes allied with the guides fighting each one of the mutants per episode. Would be amazing. I can just picture the Bellhop's guttural moans and sickening screeches as he hypnotizes people.
This looks so much like a Courage the Cowardly Dog Character. Good job.
The Bellhop came out soooo cool, I love it! The gold detail on the cute skull buttons and trim really sold the look for me. Also you nailed the facial hair, his moustache looks perfect! I am looking forward to more sculptures and more storytelling 🥰
It's hard to think this whole series had started with Little Nightmares 2 and then 3 years later its getting a plot line. I'm so excited for this!
He is awesome 😊and I can't wait to see more. The Hidden World is awesome. Keep it up Ace. Your really on to something here...don't forget the things that go bump in the night the hollow woman and soulless man...the hotel guests are versions of our own nightmares. Love your work, it isn't easy stepping into another side of your own imagination.
I knew him in his former life! A perfect caricature of an old Scottish former gardener and ex military man (RAF) called Alastair. Except that Alastair was sweet and kind, not terrifying like the Bellhop. Great job Andy.
This world has come so far...I'm so happy for and proud of you, my dude! Your nightmare characters have come a long way from when you first started this series making Little Nightmares OCs, and I'm excited to see the story unfold even more, and learn more about this world you've created!
The Bellhop reminds me of a time when my friends and I took a summer trip together and stayed at little sketchy motel. We reached the motel at around 11 PM and we see a sign that says “Watch Out for the Night Clerk!” The sign seemed so ominous that we joked the whole weekend about the slender-man-like Night Clerk sneaking into our rooms at night to tuck us in.
Oooo the hotel that is everywhere and nowhere all at once hiding a portal to the hidden. Love it
I swear this should be a video game or comic book series with our main hero start to finish in defeating the entity and hidden world can’t wait for those 2 characters to be made
AHHHHHH!!! We officially have a name for the Mutant U?!?! Totally digging “The Hidden World” 😍 This universe is by far the most intriguing, original and immersive collection of characters and storylines. The artwork is incredible, the mutants and guides are extremely interesting, and I cannot wait for this to become a graphic novel + multi season animated series + video game!!
me trying to throw on some youtube to fall asleep to some background noise but ace of clay is quite literally building the most entertaining character universe
So glad you came out of the closet 😄 But seriously, looks so much more professional than looking at your collection in an actual closet behind you.
I love this guy, love how much colour is in his design, and I LOVE the gold detailing. Seriously, this character could slip right into a Henry Selick movie.
I love the title The Hidden World for your mutants, nicely done on your bellhop. I wonder what other mutant we might see, until then see you next time.
The Bellhop looks like the sort of character who is completely aware of what they are doing and enjoys every second of it.
The bellhops face for the longest time had this "exited grandma with no teeth" vibe with it, and now I cannot see it as any other way
such a cool character and I'm loving the story. I was part of a table top rpg where we started as humans investigating a mysterious death(s) and we found this door that drew you in. We kept hearing the phrase "the Hungry Door is Open" we ended up walking through it and ended up in Arcadia the land of the Fae and our next game was us returning to our world as Changelings
Wow… he has got to be in my top 3… man he is awesome! Love the story, very promising for the next chapters 😉🙌
I loved the story Ace Of Clay! The bellhop looks incredible too! I’m loving the mutant universe/ the hidden World Series! You are just sooo talented! I’m also into art projects but I’ve never sculpted anything before! Awesome job!❤❤❤
It would be cool if you got someone to 3d scan your sculptures and rigged them for animation, then you could have an animated series for your story.
just imagine a movie with all these characters, like old Tim Burton style would die for that :0
The skull buttons are freaking adorable
I would KILL to see a haunted house with all these characters... With this guy at the entrance lol 😁🤟
Remember when these videos/sculptures were inspired by the “Little Nightmares” Giant monsters? I do.
This was the perfect character to start telling the whole story! I am obsessed.
I love the story and i love the bellhops mustache it really brings the character out.
The Bellhop came super creepy! Your story telling is amazing! I'm usually not into creepy stories but you have me intrigued!
I see so much potential for your universe to be turned into graphic novels and video games.
you were my inspiration to start sculpting, I always watch your videos and little by little I am getting better on sculpting because of you thank you so much and never stop creating more art pieces! keep up the amazing work I love you videos
The Bellhop looks really cool. I love the mustache, the spikey shoulders, and the skull buttons. I am intrigued on how the story will go. Looking forward to the new characters and the rest of the story.
You should make a model of the hidden world so we can get a good look at the visuals of the place. Like make a model of the enter side and exit side of the portal to it
Omg. Finally. The LORE. I remeber the very first video of the mutant that turned into this amazing series... it has come such a lon way and (as always) i cant wait for more
it's been a while since you've made a character for your universe. ad as always, this one is a great addition to the populace
Such great story telling and character creation deserves an animated series? Short animations whilst still a crazy amount of work would be fantastic! Maybe with Aardman? That would be an amazing Collab.
He's both awsome and terrible! I love the evolving backstory of this hidden world and though I'm not fond of horror movies I would watch it if it ever got that far.
Can you incorporate a "cute clay thursday" once a month or something. I love your stuff but an upper plus you could make dreams come true.
There’s a nugget of irony somewhere in using dental tools to sculpt teeth.
Well, no tip for this guy🧐 I love his little uniform details.
I really love the skull buttons on his jacket! 😍🖤
Looooove him ❤ I look forward to watching your sculptures unfold along with their stories each week. The Bell Hop is definitely one of my absolute favorites. 7:15 AM
I know that you often sculpt human type figures, which are awesome! That being said, it would be really cool to see you create something like a Chinese dragon with your own style .
This is also one of my favorite videos. I think you did a great job at showing each step, and as a fellow sculptor it's very informative. I learn so much watching your videos.
Possibly my favorite mutant? I really like this one.
There is actually already a bell hoper character in the concept arts and lore but I still like your design because they look completely different
I'd be interested in seeing you eventually sculpt The Entity, I'm curious to see what it looks like
Please collab with a game maker!! I’d legit pay to play a game like little nightmares with your charecters!!!
I finally finished my first wire frame sculpt. Very happy 😊😊
Somehow, I feel like you might have gotten the inspiration from Dr. Eggman (it's the body structure and mustache)
I like him too. Thanks for making more from that world.
He's look like hotel transylvania receptionist and it make me kinda find him cute and innocent
This guy reminds me of a courage the cowardly dog character , and that's good. Seriously I could see this getting turned into a claymation film like the corpse bride.
He's awesome, I thought you'd give him like one of those pocket watches with a chain,from left to right pockets,...but there weren't any pockets on his jacket, awesome sculpt 😮🤙👍👍
There is so much amazing detail in the back of the mouth that got covered up by the gigantic mustache. But it will look great!
I think you should make a character encyclopedia. Have all of the lore, so far, in there. It would be helpful to have it all mapped out. I would buy it. Another amazing sculpture! I've been dealing with a ton of medical issues the last few years and your videos have been a highlight. Something I've looked forward to. Thank you
I love everything about this new character...And how you world is coming together...Awesome! MORE, MORE, MORE!!
I have never played this before but I like the way you show support to other games which makes the creators of these games very happy that someone is showing support to their games so yeah and I hope you have an amazing day or evening or night!
I thought this would just be The Entity in human form. Luring unsuspecting people into the hotel only to trap them, transform them, and hold them prisoner for time infinite as they wreak havoc on innocent souls. But this is a cool backstory.
Id love to see this turn into a animated movie
This definitely would make for a great character in courage the cowardly dog! Awesome work and details!
Wow this guy is awesome! Loved the Mustache. And the way you have the fabric pull at the buttons so realistic. Good going Anthony👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I would like to see a sculpture where when you add snakes/bits of clay and you partially blend them with the tool and they leave the ridges (like when you were doing the brows). Do that but don't blend them out smooth and leave the texture. Could be something cool, could be a disaster.
One of my favourite sculptures so far!
You are very good. Excellent. Thanks
Wow, awesome as always.
Stunning
He looks awesome
This series is amazing
Gorgeous details here and I've so enjoyed the evolving story.
Bellhop looks amazing and really cool
Looks super cool ❤
just like I said earlier. you need to do a stop motion animation with these characters. I'll be first in line to buy a ticket!
Love the buttons
Little skull buttons...awesome touch!
Ace I love your work you are a true artist I give you an applaud I also think more anti mutants wold be cool.
Ur designs and sculptures would be so cool to see in a horror stop motion movie like the corpse bride…
Another great story! Fabulous sculpting and paint.
How do you continue to make unique creations with a story background? you are a really talented person and I enjoy all the videos you make, the mutant characters are really cool creations.
I'm loving your story 🎉
Awesome
A trick I learned early on, which I think helps save some paint and time, is to make a wash for your shadows, and dry brush your highlights.
I love your sculptures and find your world building amaizing, vibrant and sooo enjoyable!
Best mutant so far, nice sculpt!!!
Always enjoy your presentations, Ace! This is a great sculpt and back story! Looking forward to the follow up story! Cheers, Dick from Vancouver.
The Bellhop needs an entrance portal for him to guard.