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  @danielsouto37011 сағат бұрын

  Wow what kind of paint is that ?

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  @KRGE418 күн бұрын

  It depends on where you are on the globe. If you are in the right place, you can definitely make a fortune. I love these niches. 😁

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  @artfabula8 күн бұрын

  Not really, trust me. Is just a minory that can survive just making toys.

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  @a.ozzie.o28 күн бұрын

  Thank you for this video. It’s enlightening to see the honest truth that will kick me in the head. Like yourself, I have a day job as well, and kickstart a small designer art toy. Knowingly that this small journey will need a heavy funding..from time in conceptualising your idea to the production phase. I’m happy that I can share the same experience such as yourself, to understand the industry is not an easy path.

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  @artfabula28 күн бұрын

  Thank you for watching the video and for understanding the message. I don’t want to discourage people to produce toys, but I want them to be conscious about the cost and dangers of not thinking about everything on advance. A real Sofubi production can cost a few million yen and can risk all the economy if done wrong.

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  @EduardoAmayaCamperoCalderonАй бұрын

  Thank you for this grate information. Do you have any contact information from Japanese mask manufacturer? I'm in Mexico and here is almost imposible to get a good quality mask

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  @artfabulaАй бұрын

  Yo las hago en la propia fábrica de Japón donde hago mis figuras.

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  @sheetalanagolkar3352Ай бұрын

  We manufacture the same copper mask in India if you want some good quality mask contact me

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  @MightyJabbasCollectionАй бұрын

  The black box says "Tree" on it for obvious reasons. :D That is a great color way for that figure. I have to get one of those someday.

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  @artfabulaАй бұрын

  Haha, yes, I used a translator afterwards.

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  @goldheart2000Ай бұрын

  What kind of material is it made of and how much does it cost and how much time does it take for them to make

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  @artfabulaАй бұрын

  Copper (I think), 30000-50000 yen for the most expensive ones, a lot of time.

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  @sheetalanagolkar3352Ай бұрын

  Copper is the material.cost depends on the size of the mask

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  @MightyJabbasCollectionАй бұрын

  The magazine is called "Figure King." Moucoyama doesn't mind people painting his figures as long as they're not selling them and passing them off as his work, from what I understand.

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  @artfabulaАй бұрын

  That’s the name! Thanks! I will buy another toy from him in the future just to paint. Thanks for watching!

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  @edwardferry8247Ай бұрын

  Could you recommend a professional modeller ? I have my designs but I don’t know who to talk to. Maybe it’s not something you can share, if so I understand. I have subscribed and I’m excited to follow your journey. ❤

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  @artfabulaАй бұрын

  There are a lot of good ones there! Try Dante Rockford for example! He made my first toys and he is incredible. Tell him I sent you to him ;)

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  @kyounokuma2 ай бұрын

  Thank you for sharing. Are you still using the Hansa airbrushes? Are they still performig weel?

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  @artfabula2 ай бұрын

  Yes. They are my daily airbrushes. I don’t use nothing else. They are incredible!

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  @kyounokuma2 ай бұрын

  @@artfabula Great! Thanks for the reply. I'll add them to my list of brushes to check out.

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  @romainnovarina2 ай бұрын

  Thank you very much fot your advices. Concerning the markets , you talk about Japan, Taiwan and Thailand. Can i ask you what are the other mean countries where the sofubi market is, the mean audiences . Thank you very much in advance for your answer. romain

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  @artfabula2 ай бұрын

  Thanks for watching the video. I don’t think that there are many more than those and USA. The UK is also relatively big.

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  @RichardThompsonCA2 ай бұрын

  I understand the urge to do everything yourself. I've been sculpting and casting for about 3 years. I didn't want to farm anything out, and I find the most time consuming part of the job is getting the mold master finished. You can get a sculpt done fairly quick but once it's printed its never perfect and it's endless rounds of putty, prime, sand, repeat. Then a final coat of urethane paint for gloss, and maybe that has to be polished as well. It can take me a year or more to go from initial idea to a useable mold. But in the end there is a great sense of satisfaction having done it all yourself. And you do pick up a lot of new skills and knowledge along the way. I'm about to try a new technique where you print the part, make a mold, and cast it in carving wax, then finish it from there, and make the final mold from the wax master. Apparently this is how toy manufacturers used to do it. Only the original piece was sculpted of clay, not 3d printed. I've never worked with carving wax before so this will be interesting. I'm hoping it cuts down the finishing time.

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  @artfabula2 ай бұрын

  Yes, thats the idea, to centralize the manufacturing process, but its just an idea. If you watch how the real Sofubi Makers works there are very few that make all by themselves. Nearly 0. Everyone needs experts to help them create everything.

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  @j00bs2 ай бұрын

  man, I am in a similar boat. I'm not an artist in the traditional sense, but i am an enthusiast of art and design. I am trying to create an art toy brand and have learned 3d printing, 3d sculpting, airbrushing, resin casting in the past 18 months. i've been refining a figure design and now am at the stage where i am going to need to refine my process for handling batches of units instead of one at a time... its more work than i expected, though i expected it to be a lot

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  @artfabula2 ай бұрын

  Keep the hard Work!

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  @super_radd2 ай бұрын

  Try out Nomad Sculpt. Not terribly overwhelming starting out compared to other sculpting software

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  @artfabula2 ай бұрын

  I have a few designs done on Nomad. I like it very much.

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  @Romeo370Z2 ай бұрын

  Don't worry too much about what makes a toy yours. It's honestly better to focus on your area of expertise and let others help you in the other processes. There's so much to do from sketching to production/manufacturing, sculpting, etc. At the end of the day, the idea started with you and it is your baby. My favorite art toy designer, Joe Ledbetter, has worked with many different brands to cover production and has worked with different people to cover sculpting. Does that mean those are not his toys/ideas? Not really. Keep up the good work and good luck in your endeavors!

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  @artfabula2 ай бұрын

  Yeah, I dont have any problem with that. As with any craft, people usually have different ideas and perspectives. Usually those who haven even done anything yet in the field ;)

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  @LeoRickEstrada2 ай бұрын

  Mucha suerte amigo.... desde Los Angeles, CA

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  @artfabula2 ай бұрын

  Gracias!

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  @jaycreatives2 ай бұрын

  your personal vision is beautiful, good luck ! and yes, u dont need much to be happy

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  @artfabula2 ай бұрын

  Thank you for your kind words! You are right: we dont need too much to be happy!

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  @giriguru_gugugu2 ай бұрын

  Hey there, do you need a primer coat for this paint? Or it can be applied directly on PVC surface? Thank you!!

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  @artfabula2 ай бұрын

  Directly to the surface. Clean the surface with water and soap (or a little bit of thinner) before if you want It to stick better. I use water and soap to clean from the vinyl residue from the factory and it’s enough.

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  @kbowman00162 ай бұрын

  I wish you all the best in your journey of making art toys. However, this video seems to indicate that you, like many in the art toy community, are a gatekeeper. I understand that you have faced struggles to get where you are today, and you deserve credit for that. However, I believe your younger self would have appreciated someone who could have helped you or shared their knowledge to make things easier. You essentially say, "I had to struggle, so you should too." I am not saying you have to give away your resources or "trade secrets", but this video is pointless and kind of insulting. I used to watch your videos as I was interested in making a sobubi art toy, but everytime I reached out to anyone for information and guideance I was met with the same gatekeeping attitudes that you display here.

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  @artfabula2 ай бұрын

  I understand that, but that is not what I was meant with this video. I have been giving all my knowledge for free under this years but the only thing I can’t give you is where I produce the toys in Japan. That is something that is more due to the relationship created with the factory and the people that help me understand all this years than with the desire to keep it a secret. I deeply believe that if you are serious in this business you will find your way into Japan sooner or later. It’s sad that you find this video insulting. I understand what it comes from. Can I ask you a question? Have you ever reached out to me with any question about Sofubi making? I think that there are a lot of people out there that have a different perspective than you. But it’s ok to have different perspectives. I wish you the best I to this Sofubi world. But please, take your time. Don’t try to cut the corners! I did it and it was catastrophic!

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  @Pathoseus2 ай бұрын

  This is gorgeous, you're so underrated!! Loving your content and toys!

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  @artfabula2 ай бұрын

  That is so kind of you! Thanks! 🙏

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  @Pathoseus2 ай бұрын

  Love Marmit! I own various toys from his Toho Monster line particularly Godzilla, I have a red glitter infused soft vinyl godzilla from him.. the price was no joke.

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  @artfabula2 ай бұрын

  Akamatsu-san is my main inspiration. I love his creations!

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  @Pathoseus2 ай бұрын

  Love your Marusan Glitter Gigan in the background, great content!

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  @artfabula2 ай бұрын

  Thanks! That piece is incredible!

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  @NicoleHam3 ай бұрын

  mokuyocuma is my favorite!! they have reinvigorated my love for sculpture and has really inspired me to push my figure designs

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  @artfabula3 ай бұрын

  He is the best! I love his designs too!

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  @MechanicalPencilGirl3 ай бұрын

  Aluminum foil and sculpey is way cheaper than a 3D printer.

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  @artfabula3 ай бұрын

  Maybe. But then you will need to create molds for it. And then copies of the toy to send to the factory. So in the end is just what the artist prefers.

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  @MechanicalPencilGirl3 ай бұрын

  @@artfabula Making a mold is really cheap and helps one understand the toy making and designing process. Making toys isn't as expensive as you keep saying it is. Many people that start in DIY move into larger collaborations just because they focus on the fun in the craft and the hands on. You should check out Crafsman videos or maybe some Japanese sculptures. There's even a BJD sculptor TONGL whose mold technique involves a thin layer of silicon and a plaster shell.

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  @salesone8615Ай бұрын

  Cheaper, yes, but expensive on TIME

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  @MechanicalPencilGirlАй бұрын

  @@salesone8615 How so? I 3D sculpt and hand sculpt but I want to know your experience.

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  @MechanicalPencilGirl3 ай бұрын

  You ever think about having a toy company where you support other artist versus being a designer yourself. Sorta like Popmart toys? Especially if you're just trying to create toys for the market?

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  @artfabula3 ай бұрын

  No, because the sole reason behind Art Fabula is to let my fantasy get out in the world. It’s my own happy place.

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  @MechanicalPencilGirl3 ай бұрын

  @@artfabula If you're already paying people to sculpt for you how can you claim that you made the toy. Otherwise I don't understand why you don't just throw some clay yourself. Cheaper, less toxic, the results are much better. After watching a few of your videos, I don't even really know why you want to make toys.

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  @artfabula3 ай бұрын

  @@MechanicalPencilGirl I understand your position. I suggest you to go a little bit deeper in this Sofubi and Art Toy world and watch what greatest artist are doing before assuming anything. Your opinion is as valid as anyone, but is just that, an opinion. You should put your energy in creating your own toys with clay. Don’t worry about me and my toys. It’s not worth it. I wish you luck!

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  @MechanicalPencilGirl3 ай бұрын

  @@artfabula I won't worry about you or your derivative toys.

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  @klimkozinevich17373 ай бұрын

  so much truth here.

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  @artfabula3 ай бұрын

  Thanks

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  @user-gd3vv2fi4p3 ай бұрын

  How much cost ?

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  @artfabula3 ай бұрын

  How much cost BORGOR? The production of Art Toys? Sofubi?

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  @eddymartinez95223 ай бұрын

  Hola, saludos desde Japón. He visto tu último video y me gustó mucho. Gracias. Tienes toda la razón. Todos tenemos que picar piedra para avanzar a nuestras metas. Lo que nos cuesta más trabajo es lo que disfrutamos más. He podido comenzar el proyecto de mi pieza fabricada en Japón. Tengo siete años viviendo y trabajando en esta cultura y entiendo perfectamente lo que comentas de construir relaciones de confianza en Japón. Gracias por compartir tu experiencia en KZread. Me ayuda mucho. Espero en algún futuro podamos tener alguna colaboración juntos.

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  @artfabula3 ай бұрын

  Vi tu mensaje en Instagram. Allí te contesto :)

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  @fesko763 ай бұрын

  You gotta walk the line...you are absolutely right! You gotta work!

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  @artfabula3 ай бұрын

  Thats right. Can't cut the corners!

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  @pezcadron63643 ай бұрын

  First

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  @artfabula3 ай бұрын

  Welcome! :)

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  @moko-yd7ht3 ай бұрын

  あなたの作品が大好きです❤！

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  @artfabula3 ай бұрын

  ありがたいお言葉をありがとう！

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  @fesko763 ай бұрын

  Thank you for sharing your collection. Great video!

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  @artfabula3 ай бұрын

  Thank you for watching!

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  @GuzForster3 ай бұрын

  the activated carbon filters doesn’t seem to work for the resin. It removes the smell, but not the VOC it produces.

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  @artfabula3 ай бұрын

  It should, but it depends of the size, position etc of the air purifier. See around if there is something you can do with what you have.

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  @VictorGomez-ls3de3 ай бұрын

  No me importa. Lo único que deseo es el poder de hacer algo hermoso y bello; la aprobación del mundo fuera de mi craneo es irrelevante.

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  @artfabula3 ай бұрын

  Ya conoces los riesgos. Ahora está en tu mano. Adelante pues, si es lo que quieres.

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  @amenbrother87854 ай бұрын

  make a video about how much money u make from toy sales please!

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  @artfabula4 ай бұрын

  I don’t make money. All the money goes back to Art Fabula.

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  @teabagNBG4 ай бұрын

  i made a closet for my 3d printers.. in the top there is a fan and a crbon filter wich goes out of the window... i hardly cant smell anything int he room... for paintbrush i also use a airbrush station wich goes out of the window... i need to get me a air cleaner and a full face mask too..

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  @artfabula4 ай бұрын

  The respirator is the best investment ever. I wish I could make an opening in the window for the tube for the fumes, but the house rules are too strict to play with modifications in the flat.

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  @teabagNBG4 ай бұрын

  @@artfabula that sucks im not really sure if im allowed but i think nobody will say nothing since it wont smell that mcuh because of the carbon filter... i have no beard i will get me anormal face mask :D do u still use a mask when using the airbrush box?

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  @artfabula3 ай бұрын

  Yes, I’m still using the mask when using the airbrush.

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  @fucksake8934 ай бұрын

  Yep, kaws sucks

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  @artfabula4 ай бұрын

  Well… maybe. Or maybe not…

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  @MaxMut.4 ай бұрын

  Brah.. incredible work” Keep believing.. I know takes all you have But a legit Artist Never cares about those Fancy clothes and big recognition.. But in his Vision” Cheers 🙏

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  @artfabula4 ай бұрын

  THANK you 🙏

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  @MaxMut.4 ай бұрын

  Absolutely Best Recommendation Not for the ones that want to believe they can But for the Wise Artist We think we can go out Probably travel to the main city and make our dream become reality Nothing far from the true You know what your saying And l lived to understand it Sad but real GREAT VIDEO ADVICE can save a lot of sadness “ 🤜⚡️🤛

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  @MaxMut.4 ай бұрын

  And on every type of Art I just hear last night.. On every field”

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  @artfabula4 ай бұрын

  Thanks! Yes, I want people to make toys, but I want them to be responsible and understand the risks too.

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  @MaxMut.4 ай бұрын

  @@artfabula and I deeply appreciate your words “

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  @amenbrother87854 ай бұрын

  You are doing sales wrong, you should sell on a 'pre order' system, so that you never have to suffer through the "i payed for x amount of figures, but I didnt see the money back until after 3 years"

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  @artfabula4 ай бұрын

  And how do you know I’m not doing preorders? It’s the way I’ve been doing it since the beginning…

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  @amenbrother87854 ай бұрын

  ok my bad then, but you said on the video that you have not been able to get the money back after producing the figures, which, if you have been doing pre orders only, it doesnt make sense. @@artfabula

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  @artfabula4 ай бұрын

  These toys are not resin and are not made after order. You need to produce them in Japan in big quantities. You can't release these toys as a preorder without producing them first. This is not how this Sofubi world works.

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  @amenbrother87854 ай бұрын

  I see, Im learning a lot then. : ) Question, why does it need to be sofubi? Why not just release them in high quality resin instead? @@artfabula

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  @angelapileggi60314 ай бұрын

  He looks great!! Congratulations!

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  @artfabula4 ай бұрын

  Thanks!

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  @angelapileggi60314 ай бұрын

  I have some constructive criticism. In my opinion, as a sculptor myself, I feel like Chief Bongo is a better design, and a better sculpt, and it looks finished. The Batagon looks like a incomplete digital sculpt (I am aware both are digital, but Chief Bongo hides it better), with the lines not very defined, and the wing structure not defined. With any sculpting medium, whether it be digital, or clay (I sculpt with clay), part of the challenge is to disguise your medium so it does not distract from the character. For example, my challenge as a clay artist, is to make sure I smooth the lumpiness of the clay, remove any clay crumbs, and smooth or sand away any finger prints. With digital I have noticed some people's digital work looks too smooth or blobby/wavy, and obviously inorganic. I think Batagon would look better with more defined details, more distinguished line work (many digital sculpts tend to have shallow engraved areas). For the wings, I would study the anatomy of winged creatures, to improve the wing structure :). Just my two cents!

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  @artfabula4 ай бұрын

  And you are right, and that's because Chief Bongo was made by a professional 3D modeler and Batagon was made by me 🤣 If I want to produce Batagon I will send it to my modeler to make it better.

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  @angelapileggi60314 ай бұрын

  @@artfabula Oh I see! Well then, here's another 2 cents you can take or leave, haha! If you're good enough to make a Batagon as good as your current one, why not just practice to improve your sculpting, so you don't have to commission modelers? If you have enough ability to make what you have already made, then you have more than enough skill and talent to take it to the next level. If you don't enjoy the process, then that's different, but if you enjoy the sculpting process I encourage you to try and push your boundaries :). I have been sculpting since I was a kid, and do so in a professional capacity now, but I have adult friends who have been able to greatly increase their digital sculpting ability in just a couple years or more. Digital medium shortcuts a lot of the challenges that comes with regular clay. Either way good luck, and the new toy looks awesome :).

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  @randomolli4 ай бұрын

  Hey I enjoy your videos and love your creations and thoughts on the industry overall. Just wanted to mention that I have had issues listening to your 2? latest videos because the music is too loud comparing to your voice. You have an awesome voice lets no let it drown into the music. But yea Thanks for the entertainment!

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  @artfabula4 ай бұрын

  Oh! That is good to know! Thanks for the feedback. I will be taken down the music a little bit in the future. Sorry for that!

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  @Naztalgic4 ай бұрын

  Fantastic!

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  @artfabula4 ай бұрын

  Thank you!!

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  @rultron15394 ай бұрын

  Wooo enhorabuena! Borgor es una verdadera pasada!

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  @artfabula4 ай бұрын

  Muchas gracias!

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  @metallucky21714 ай бұрын

  カッコいい！クール！

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  @artfabula4 ай бұрын

  ありがとう！

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  @plastic.rain_toys4 ай бұрын

  Damn, looks nice!! 🔥

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  @artfabula4 ай бұрын

  Thanks!!

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  @RichardThompsonCA4 ай бұрын

  Great paint job!

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  @artfabula4 ай бұрын

  Thank you!

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  @Wayo.4 ай бұрын

  Que bueno q cobro el viernes!

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  @artfabula4 ай бұрын

  😂😂 Bienvenido seas! 😂😂

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  @MightyJabbasCollection4 ай бұрын

  Looks amazing my friend!

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  @artfabula4 ай бұрын

  Thank you very much! Glad you like it!

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  @ishan34404 ай бұрын

  😮 awesome! I love it!

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  @artfabula4 ай бұрын

  Thank you! Don’t forget to join the newsletter :)