@fiveten - Thanks Spiros. I really enjoy digital sculpting.
@johnb - Thanks John. I initially had the nails far too perfect. Just didn't look right for a barbarian.

@gblair - There's definitely a couple hours of sculpting there George. I do typically have a bunch of anatomy reference on my 2 main screens while I'm sculpting on the third. It's still a challenge to interpret what muscle groups do in different situations, but I do find it fun and interesting. I've always been an anatomy fan. And, it really is like anything else, it's just time. If you like doing a thing, whatever it may be, you spend time doing it and you get better. Having a fine art background does definitely help. I did some traditional sculpting in college and having worked in 3D for 30 years, this was a bit of a natural progression. I do watch a lot of YouTube videos for specific tools and techniques within ZBrush though.

I'm starting to add the enemies and attempting to maintain natural proportions while also attempting to honor Frazetta's composition. There's just so much hidden in the painting that I don't get to hide.

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I can see that this is something that it would be very easy to jump down the rabbit hole with, Brian (@brithebuilder). And one in which success at one project will lead to the willingness to spend even more time in the next.

@fiveten - Thank you Spiros!
@gblair - I started down this rabbit hole 35 years ago George. LOL
@johnb - Thanks John

Your new figure really adds a lot to the composition, Brian (@brithebuilder). Like you mentioned, the body creates a reason for the other guys to be falling down. Very nice. 35 years of experience has led you here...somehow it seems worth it. Sadly, I don't have 35 years to invest in getting proficient in doing this. I will have to experience the design and creation process vicariously through your posts. :o)

The dead guy looks super so far, my friend @brithebuilder!

Guy on left... Conan's right, that seems to have just been hit by something... battle axe I suppose. He needs a bit more detail like fingernails. I think I need to adjust the boots a bit more as well so they're less like Conan's. His teeth are quite good for not being able to see his face well once he's positioned in the final diorama. As they are, they should take a wash well when painting. I'm happy with his ears too. Ears are a complex structure. I also think the look of pain on his face turned out pretty good. Based on the painting he does also need a necklace and a bracer/gauntlet. Each one of these guys is really it's own project.

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The gradual buildup of detail is amazing to watch, Brian (@brithebuilder). You need to be like a lawyer and keep track of how many hours you spend on this. I suspect that if you ever decide to sell the print file or the resin figures that you will never be able to get enough money to pay for all the time you spent designing it.