The Living Works of Art Challenge

[Hornblende]

This thread has introduced a whole new level of stupidity and inanity to the Internet.
I embarrassed for you people.
Go find a hobby.

Thank you! I shall take this as a compliment from someone of your calibre...

 

[Hornblende]

Difficult? You make it look easy and very nice to see.

Thanks so much!

 

[barefootgirl69]

I love this thread! I know, I've said it before! I think JR is doing a wonderful job of choosing the statues for the challenge each week. *claps for JR and gives him a big hug!*

It amazes me at the quality of the pictures and poses that the gentlemen of Lit come up with. I think the best part is that each on is still so different depending on their own perception. You men are awesome and so very handsome!

Keep up the great work you are doing!

*kisses from bfg*

 

[HonorableRogue]

It was pointed out I've been horribly rude...

...
here's my effort. This was a difficult one, as the position of the statue is quite artificial - right knee on left leg - who does that in real life?!?

Nice sneak in H! Very impressive and roguelike. I agree, the old world sculptors seemed to have a fundamental lack of understanding of human anatomy sometimes. The hardest part of the challenges has been recreating the poses accurately. Congrats on unlocking your Human Pretzel achievement.

My rendition. I didn't get the head tilt right, but I don't have the opportunity to take another picture right now.

Nice job JRP! I thought these would get easier as time went on but I was wrong. The difficulty level just keeps ratcheting up. Good thing we're all manly men and not afraid of a challenge.

*cue manly music*

I thought this was it but instead I'll put on my big boy pants and wait for number 6.

Cheers

 

[talikat]

My rendition. I didn't get the head tilt right, but I don't have the opportunity to take another picture right now.

Gorgeous JR, really well done sir!!

 

[JRPerrone]

Wow, such a great pic!!!

Always feels great to get compliments from a lady . . . or a mouse, thanks!

That's a bit nit picky JPR. It's a really great rendition. And you look great too.

That's just me, always the perfectionist. Thank you.

Oh I think you are pretty set with this picture. Sure, a few bits and pieces are off but overall, you captured the ethos of the sculpture and that's what art really is, isn't it? So well done.

On a side note... your abs!!!!!

Hmm, capturing ethos, sounds so intellectual. I just thought I was taking nudie pics.

The abs . . . well, it's amazing what a little dramatic lighting can do.

 

[JRPerrone]

I shall look forward to this challenge very much.

As a side note, thank you for the positive feedback from my first post.

And, a special thanks to Lizzie, for pushing me to stretch boundaries and challenge what I thought I knew about myself.

You are very welcome. We are glad to have you. Lizzie can be very convincing when she wants to be, can't she? She's got most of us wrapped around her little finger . . . and she knows it.

I like this one, with the head tilt fine too, but where's the view from behind?

Thank you MsG. The posterior shot is HR's job.

Thank you! I shall take this as a compliment from someone of your calibre...

And on another note . . . I just found the "ignore" button. What a cool feature. You should try it too H.

I love this thread! I know, I've said it before! I think JR is doing a wonderful job of choosing the statues for the challenge each week. *claps for JR and gives him a big hug!*

It amazes me at the quality of the pictures and poses that the gentlemen of Lit come up with. I think the best part is that each on is still so different depending on their own perception. You men are awesome and so very handsome!

Keep up the great work you are doing!

*kisses from bfg*

Ooh, a hug and a kiss from bfg. *swoon* I wouldn't mind being your fuzzy spoon.
Thank you so much bfg. I'm glad you are enjoying it.

Gorgeous JR, really well done sir!!

Aww, you make me blush, sweet Talikat.

 

[murmurmara]

My rendition. I didn't get the head tilt right, but I don't have the opportunity to take another picture right now.

Love the lighting! Beautiful pic, JR.

You're doing such a wonderful job coming up with the works of art. Such a great thread! Thank you.

 

[LizzieEr]

Hmm, capturing ethos, sounds so intellectual. I just thought I was taking nudie pics.

The abs . . . well, it's amazing what a little dramatic lighting can do.

Really? Teach me of this dramatic lighting.

You are very welcome. We are glad to have you. Lizzie can be very convincing when she wants to be, can't she? She's got most of us wrapped around her little finger . . . and she knows it.

Oh I don't. I don't have the beautiful long fingers that Mr. HB has (yes that was a blatant flirt Mr. Mineral).

 

[JRPerrone]

Really? Teach me of this dramatic lighting.


Oh I don't. I don't have the beautiful long fingers that Mr. HB has (yes that was a blatant flirt Mr. Mineral).

Now you're mocking me. I learned all I know about dramatic lighting from you.

It's not about length . . . it's how you use it.

 

[Hornblende]

And on another note . . . I just found the "ignore" button. What a cool feature. You should try it too H.

Oh I am aware of it, I was simply enjoying replying to his crassness. I know one shouldn't feed trolls. Only a couple of people have made it onto my ignore list, at least so far.

Really? Teach me of this dramatic lighting.

Oh I don't. I don't have the beautiful long fingers that Mr. HB has (yes that was a blatant flirt Mr. Mineral).

Flirt away, Ms Lizzie. Every time I look in your truly wonderful AmPics thread I imagine the path my long fingers could trace...

 

[LizzieEr]

*Shivers*

I mean....

I am sure I don't know what you are implying good sir.

Now hurry up and post your ... ahem... Gaul rendition.

 

[wilderness]

Next we amp up the drama, for Challenge #5 is "The Dying Gaul"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dying_Gaul#/media/File:Dying_gaul.jpg

Or for HR, the back door view:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dying_Gaul#/media/File:Dying_Gaul-Musei_CapitoliniI-2.jpg

Hmm, kinda morbid. I ain't dyin' in mine!

 

[Skowt]

*Shivers*

I mean....

I am sure I don't know what you are implying good sir.

Now hurry up and post your ... ahem... Gaul rendition.

Just a quick note, in your story list on the B.B. could you add a slight description of the story?

Thanks

 

[Icy1]

Hmm, kinda morbid. I ain't dyin' in mine!

Maybe you can do the dying Gaul and then follow it up with John Travolta Staying Alive? Lol

 

[JRPerrone]

Maybe you can do the dying Gaul and then follow it up with John Travolta Staying Alive? Lol

You're just itching to get out the disco lights again, aren't you?

 

[Icy1]

You're just itching to get out the disco lights again, aren't you?

Guilty!

 

[HonorableRogue]

Nah, I should just embrace it. I can call myself "Two-Pack Fuzzy-spoon." Hey, I could be a rapper with a handle like that.

My rendition. I didn't get the head tilt right, but I don't have the opportunity to take another picture right now.

Two-Pack Fuzzy-Spoon (TPFS for short) sorry I haven't posted yet. Crazy week at work and since this is 5 of 5 I wanted to do a good job. I should get mine done tomorrow.

Nice first rendition! Maybe you'll have your second ready for tomorrow too.

Cheers

 

[JRPerrone]

Two-Pack Fuzzy-Spoon (TPFS for short) sorry I haven't posted yet. Crazy week at work and since this is 5 of 5 I wanted to do a good job. I should get mine done tomorrow.

Nice first rendition! Maybe you'll have your second ready for tomorrow too.

Cheers

Oh, no, you don't get off that easy. This is not 5 of 5. We are doing at least 12. How else can I put together the "Living Works of Art - Featuring the Men of Lit" calendar?

-TPFS


PS to the ladies: These will be limited edition, place your order now

 

[Icy1]

Oh, no, you don't get off that easy. This is not 5 of 5. We are doing at least 12. How else can I put together the "Living Works of Art - Featuring the Men of Lit" calendar?

-TPFS


PS to the ladies: These will be limited edition, place your order now

What about a coffee table book. That'd be nice.

 

[Lovely2222]

To the host and creator of this thread....thank you. Your idea is original and in short..Fabulous!!!!

To the gentleman that have contributed to this thread..another hearty thank you! There is such beauty in the male form and I see it expressed in each of you.

I so appreciate those of you that have contributed to the thread and look forward to seeing more.

I am breathless......

 

[wilderness]

Maybe you can do the dying Gaul and then follow it up with John Travolta Staying Alive? Lol

yeah, that's just a sword scratch. Let's boogie.
I wish I had an old game of twister. "The Gaul of Defeat".

 

[Icy1]

yeah, that's just a sword scratch. Let's boogie.
I wish I had an old game of twister. "The Gaul of Defeat".

Left hand in red was the final straw! Lol

 

[wilderness]

Since I don't have Twister, this is the best "dying" portrayal I could come up with.

Death of an Era

http://imgur.com/rhZstUv

 

[murmurmara]

Oh, no, you don't get off that easy. This is not 5 of 5. We are doing at least 12. How else can I put together the "Living Works of Art - Featuring the Men of Lit" calendar?

-TPFS


PS to the ladies: These will be limited edition, place your order now

SOLD. I need a pile of them, for gifts you know....

What about a coffee table book. That'd be nice.

Brilliant, Icy!!!

To the host and creator of this thread....thank you. Your idea is original and in short..Fabulous!!!!

To the gentleman that have contributed to this thread..another hearty thank you! There is such beauty in the male form and I see it expressed in each of you.

I so appreciate those of you that have contributed to the thread and look forward to seeing more.

I am breathless......

Lovely, it is so good to see you here! Your gracious presence on AmPics has been missed.