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Description Hi there everybody!
Been through a hellish week *And likely two more will follow* but I've managed to finally complete my work on my lifesized Chamberlain sculpt! ^^
Here he is, fully dressed, bejeweled and in his best garb! I made him slightly younger than his movie self (so to e truthful as possible to the film's original  version but also make him a tad different, to add a bit of how he looks at my art and comics which are often  located on an earlier place at the timeline tha the film is *
I hope you like how he ended up looking! Soon there'll be many more pics of him!

See you all very soon with more! ^^

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Comments: 103

SkekLa In reply to ??? [2017-09-13 14:44:06 +0000 UTC]

YEY! Thanks for the encouragement words!
I am coping through--and know things will soon look brighter!

XD GAHAHAHAH Physical husbando! XD You just had me snorting my coffee through both nostrils XD---
Indeed, it was huge work, but worth it!  I'm happy it inspires you!

YUUSSS---FINALLY!!! *Took me way too darn long!!

Thanks for all yer kind support, dear!!! have some  and stay jawesome!

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Uitinla In reply to SkekLa [2017-09-18 21:40:48 +0000 UTC]

Hahah ah jeez, I hope that coffee wasn't hot and messed up your nose. xD
But isn't he though? I mean, its okay if he is.   But yes it is inspiring, perhaps one day I'll make my own life sized husbandos to hug and stare at.

But yea no kidding I can imagine how much work that was, hes been in the works for a long while but all the more reason for a congrats because you fucking did it! Hes finished and can be hugged and admired by you, keep you company while you draw and sculpt dragons with your talons. x3

Thank you for the squishes as always, and you're very welcome Lavi! You did an amazing job!  

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Mustache-Twirler [2017-09-08 15:30:32 +0000 UTC]

This looks awesome! Your efforts and hard work really payed off for the Chamberlain here and I like how you designed him to look younger than his film counterpart as well.

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SkekLa In reply to Mustache-Twirler [2017-09-09 14:14:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot for liking this sculpt! ^^
It was indeed very hard work, but I think it was worth it, and people seemed to love him at seeing him live!

-Glad, too, to kow he looks effectively a bit younger: I had wanted to give him that since simply doing him exact to th film would've been cool but not as amusing as tipping a bit of redesign to see what I could make him look like if imagined him "while turning back time some 200 yrs"

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antareschan [2017-09-03 22:19:50 +0000 UTC]

Lo que más me sorprende de este bicharraco es su mirada. En al menos dos ocasiones me dieron ganas de encajarle un chupón. 
Te juro. ._.

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SkekLa In reply to antareschan [2017-09-04 16:23:49 +0000 UTC]

XD LOL es irresistible (podríamos decir "he's skeksi and he knows it?" XD )
Jajajaj me alegra que te haya gustado, Carlota! (y es genial que te haya gustado tanto que casi se liga un chupón!!! XD )

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grazatt [2017-08-25 02:14:01 +0000 UTC]

I don't know if you are a Ducktales fan, but there seems to be a Skeksis mummy in the new intro at 0:35 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKSU82…

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SkekLa In reply to grazatt [2017-08-25 13:30:26 +0000 UTC]

I was, much, back at the 90's ^^...The new Ducktales haven't reached my country yet (tho our locl Disney Channel promised to air it soon) ^^ OH, I hadn't seen the full itro! it's looking good (modernized, simplified style, good animation, looks cool so far ^^ Hahaha, yes, that fellow there does look much like a skeksis mummy! ^^
I'd put my voyte on him bring actually a mummified vulture-pharaoh, since at Ducksburg's world  birds are people, at the country comparable to egypt there peope would likely look mostly like egyptian birds (ibis, vultures, hawks, ossifrage, etc)---My bet on this guy would be sice at high egypt's crown one of the two ceremonial creature heads was a vulture's, the pharaoh himself could be depicted as one *and since skeksis have very vulturine heads, the result of designig a vulture-guy gives off something looking 90% skeksis ^^

Thanks a lot for the share! I loved that intro! ^^

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Colorfulmoongato [2017-08-24 06:03:56 +0000 UTC]

That is MAJORLY IMPRESSIVE!!!
Wonderful Beautiful Work!!

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SkekLa In reply to Colorfulmoongato [2017-08-24 09:49:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a whole lot, I'm glad you like how he came up! ^^
He was a lot of hard, long work, but he's the best sculpt I've done so far, so it was all worth it! ^^
Thanks again, for your kindest words! ^^

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Colorfulmoongato In reply to SkekLa [2017-08-24 19:58:51 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome -^^- and it's totally my pleasure!
One can really see all the hard work you put into it!!
Your attention to detail is Amazing!

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SkekLa In reply to Colorfulmoongato [2017-08-25 14:47:19 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thank you , once again!
Your words are really kindest and reassurring! ^^ 
you truly make me feel proud of having sculpted this fellow! 
Thanks for such amazing reviews,I'm going through rushy and complicted days, and this comment made me smile wide!  you made my day ^^

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Colorfulmoongato In reply to SkekLa [2017-08-25 23:56:06 +0000 UTC]

Awe it's my pleasure -^^- You do Great work and have great talent!!

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ShaperOfThings [2017-08-22 14:01:18 +0000 UTC]

I mean...I feel at any moment he is actually going to look directly at me and engage!
 This is truly a masterpiece! 
No doubt you hand painted all those beautiful subtle hues within his face and hands, have you by any chance tryed to share this with The Jim Henson foundation?

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SkekLa In reply to ShaperOfThings [2017-08-22 15:10:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so very much for this isightful nd heartfelt comment, Shaper! ^^ 
You make me feel proud to have crafted him! ^^
Oh?...no, I didn't try at any point I admit I feel unworthy to do so...and even paranoically fear they'd fuss at me for having dared to reproduce a character trademarked by them by any means XD---I have no idea how they'd react, but copyright owners are sometimes so strangely vicious at their fans (think Anne Rice) even if what the fans do is justa  tribute with no commercial or copyright infringement  intent...  I just am too hesitant to even try to communicate with them
If Jim Henson were alive I might have tried tho! ...but his children--I feel they wouldn't be as approachable as their father was (tho I may be unfair at this view since I don't know them much!)

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ShaperOfThings In reply to SkekLa [2017-08-22 15:32:07 +0000 UTC]

I know what you mean though in regard to the total relaxed and positive energy Jim appeared to exude, I obviously don't know his children either, but I feel like the are strictly business oriented, as opposed to Jim who would be so happy to see tributes to his vision.

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SkekLa In reply to ShaperOfThings [2017-08-22 15:38:42 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely, my friend!
some of the newest products about precisely The Dark Crystal (which I frankly disliked and was disappointed at...) made me think indeed his children are much more "only business-oriented" and I have no clue to how they'd receive the sight of my tribute to TDC
If you saw any of the newest products the youg Hensons approved...it still baffles me. 
Maybe they wouldn't be so bad if they were referred to a different franchise-maybe wouldnt be bad products in itselves- yet they certainly feel lieke they don't belong in almost any sense into the original Dark Crystal's spirit or realm...
I ended up thinking "If they allowed and approved THIS as  new part on what they want to become canon for this...they probably are in it only for money"
It's sad...still, whatever new things they bring up, as much as I may dislike them, won't ver ruin my love for the original work of Jim! ^^ he was a kind, wonderful person for sure---I will always admire him greatly ^^

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ArunaWolf [2017-08-21 15:21:51 +0000 UTC]

Wow he looks like alive - gorgeous work
Will he be your helper on various fairs ?

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SkekLa In reply to ArunaWolf [2017-08-22 13:55:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so very much for saying such a cute thing, Aruna! ^^<3
Indeed he'll be atteding wih me the next big event on fairies, cult fantasy films of the 80's and such which will be held on my area these 2nd and 3rd of september! I just can't wait!!! I'm currently crafting like a maniac so my booth's worthily full of things to sell!

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ArunaWolf In reply to SkekLa [2017-08-25 14:27:38 +0000 UTC]

Hope he will be Your lucky charm
Oh what a nice events - wish they would make something like that in Poland :<

If all will go nice I will be attending second polish Comic Con at the end of November Maybe they will have some nice gadgets from 80's movies ^^

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SkekLa In reply to ArunaWolf [2017-08-25 14:49:19 +0000 UTC]

heehee he'll be for sure!

AWW---I wish there were some of those in Poland! (I can't see why not! at my country there are very few, but they exist! ^^ )
I hope some day there are events like this done there! hug:

WOOHOO VOMIC CON! I usually miss it out due to dates being uncatcheable for me here, or because of entrance prices rising ridiculously XD--
However, I am glad as can be to know you DO get Comic-Cons there and you'll be going! 
I wish you a GREAT time at it when November comes!

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ArunaWolf In reply to SkekLa [2017-08-28 09:21:06 +0000 UTC]

Well it's not that big like Comic-Con in West Europe or for sure not like San Diego Comic-Con but I heard that on spring edition there was 50k people sa I wanted to try how it will be in Fall edition If all goes good I will put it to my each year convention schedule

I don't know why too..maybe because our conventions dosen't invite stars from hollywood ? Most of conventions are manga and anime themed and fantasy conventions if they invite someone famous then it's a writer.
I think spring Comoc-Con was first to invite actor stars from overseas

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Naturgeist93 [2017-08-20 09:50:16 +0000 UTC]

I can only say again you made a masterpiece here, Lavinia. He looks magnificent, the robes are spot on and the fact that he's life sized makes him even more breathtaking.
Wonderful work, you made him with so much love and dedication, one can see it in every inch of him. He must look even more great when seeing him live.
Amazing, just amazing!

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SkekLa In reply to Naturgeist93 [2017-08-20 14:30:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you just so very much for such kindest words and insight, my dear!
It makes e immensely happy and proud that all the love and dedication I put into making this SkekSil comes across! ^^
Thanks for such kindest review!!!

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ZureLazuli [2017-08-19 14:38:28 +0000 UTC]

He looks absolutely stunning, Lavi! So much meticulous detail and thought have been put into making him, it's truly breathtaking, he's perfect! <3 And just in time for him to be your fellow ambassador of TDC at the fair next month! He's going to wow so many people!

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SkekLa In reply to ZureLazuli [2017-08-19 14:58:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so very much for this sweetest and kind review, dear!!
Aww---I'm glad you think he'll make a good role as TDC ambassador at that ^^<3 I hope people's gonna like him well enough! (looks like the exhibit will be almost 98% Neverending story and Labyrinth, so Sil will be a needed representative <3

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ZureLazuli In reply to SkekLa [2017-08-25 21:39:34 +0000 UTC]

Are you kidding? People are going to LOVE him! There are going to be tonnes of people wishing to take pictures of him, and he will attract hordes of customers to your booth! I hope you meet many TDC fans, dearest Lavi This event is going to be great!

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weasel-girl [2017-08-19 02:50:18 +0000 UTC]

Holy cow! AMAZING WORK!
He looks so lifelike!

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SkekLa In reply to weasel-girl [2017-08-19 14:59:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, Weasel!
I did all I could so he'd be! ^^

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Xomy [2017-08-18 17:42:29 +0000 UTC]

Lo fui diciendo a lo largo de los adelantos, y creo que no me voy a cansar de decirlo nunca jajaja Es espectacular esto!!   
Me impresiona muchísimo! No alcanzo a imaginar la cantidad de trabajo y cariño que hay en esta escultura! Te felicito!   Que genial verlo terminado   

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SkekLa In reply to Xomy [2017-08-19 15:00:54 +0000 UTC]

GRACIASSS----JAJAJA Si!
En serio, fueron casi dos años de trabajo en pequeos ratos, a salto de mata, ya que diveras cosas y circunstancias urgentes no me permitian dedicarme a full al pobre Chambelán! pero lo pude completar a tiempo éste año, y lo adoro!! *jajaja necesitamos una ley que diga que una puede casarse con sus esculturas! XD *
Gracias por el review, me alegra muchisimo que te guste tanto, Xomy!

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Xomy In reply to SkekLa [2017-08-19 18:57:21 +0000 UTC]

No hay de que!  
Me imagino la cantidad de laburo  Me fascina que están super cuidados los detalles! 
*jajaja Onda Pigmalión! XD Creo que hay lugares donde es legal! jajaja *
Sii es lo más te re felicito!    

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SkekLa In reply to Xomy [2017-08-22 15:18:13 +0000 UTC]

Si...fué un laburo interminable! (aunqu estoy segura, por la cantidad de tiempo real que le dediqué) que si hubiese podido dedicarme totalmente a hacerlo a él y nada más por un tiempo, en dos semanas o por ahí hubiera estado hecho me tomo mucho mas por que solo pude dedicarle minutitos cortisimos entre laburar y atender mi casa

JUAJUA SIII? ^^ Y si es legal me voy para allá , donde sea, y me lo aquerencio como marido XD LOLS! *Imaginate: no tendria que justificar mas "por que no estoy casada"...

"no, si ya me casé, ¿no supiste? vení, te presento a mi marido, es un amor, ya vas a ver...*planta a la persona que preguntó adelante del skeksis tamaño real, que mira fijo a un punto muerto entre la pared y la nada, sentado a la mesa con una taza de café entre las manos*  Jaja, no conversa mucho mientras toma su café, por que todavía está amodorrado, pero cuando esté más despierto vas a ver qué divino que es!...se llama SkekSil y tiene un trabajo bastante bien posicionado, labura en un castillo--..." 
*para ése entonces, quien sea que había preguntado ya habrá escapado despavorido (ojalá que no a llamar a un neuropsiquiátrico, lol) y yo tan tranquila XD...

Muchisimas gracias, amigo! ^^

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Xomy In reply to SkekLa [2017-08-22 17:13:13 +0000 UTC]

Dos semanas woooow es rapidisimo eso !! Que genial jajaja Yo trabajo en cámara tortuga   
Es que es lo que suele pasar , uno entre obligaciones, el laburo, la casa y demás, teniendo en cuenta que generalmente trabajar con estas cosas involucra tener que preparar un area de trabajo es todo un tema x.x 
Te estaba por decir: Para cuando vengan a preguntar por el casorio! jajaja  Te hacés un viajecito y casamiento legal :v 
Y mirá que buen prospecto! No se pueden quejar jajajaja 
Cualquier cosa si vienen los del neuropsiquiatrico disimulá "No sé que le paso, le estaba mostrando mis obras de arte y se puso nerviosx" XD 

No hay de que!    

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SkekLa In reply to Xomy [2017-08-23 11:32:31 +0000 UTC]

EXACTAMENTE!!! En mi caso es igual: salvo las cosas que vendo (accesorios para el pelo, colgantes, etc, y muñecos chicos y figuras) la mayoria de lo que hago "para mí" queda no en tercer sino en decimoquinto orden de prioridad, siempre XD...Asi que por ejemplo el pobre Chambelán quedó dos añosen "el infierno de pre-produccion" mientras que hubiese estado listo en NADA, si me hubera podido dedicar...pero habia prioridades absolutamente mas urgentes como siempre pasa! ( primero está pagar las cuentas, morfar, etc  por supuesto, que soy fanática pero no tarada, jajaja XD...)

SIIII! XD...Te juro que lo haria nomás para veres las caras a los próximos que pregunten! XD
Y sí: no se pueden quedar , y yo si me mandan a la gente del "loquero" les digo "o sé, por ahí el estilo de arte que hago les parece impresionante y se pusieron nerviosos..." XD...

JAJAJA    **SkekLa es tan rara que a veces---es agradecida!!** XD

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What-if-Writer [2017-08-18 09:45:22 +0000 UTC]

I L O V E I T

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SkekLa In reply to What-if-Writer [2017-08-19 15:01:09 +0000 UTC]

Yeyeyey thank you for such cute review!

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dondena [2017-08-18 05:43:10 +0000 UTC]

Well done! Awesome job on him! He's very artistic and beautiful!

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SkekLa In reply to dondena [2017-08-19 15:01:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very  much, Dena! ^^ 
I'm proud to know you like it, especially  being a big fan of him!

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dondena In reply to SkekLa [2017-08-21 07:10:42 +0000 UTC]

welcome

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GlasGalahad [2017-08-18 04:09:48 +0000 UTC]

Holy mother of Skeksis, this is just BREATHTAKING!
The detail...the sculpting...just magnificent, and flawless!
Incredible work my friend!

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SkekLa In reply to GlasGalahad [2017-08-19 15:26:27 +0000 UTC]

Oh, thanks so very much, Tau!! you're most kind t give me such a positive review! ^^ 

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bbb35 [2017-08-17 22:54:52 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!! Such great work

Also, I don't want to burden yeah, but is there a possibility, months down the line. Of another Lady Despair pic? Maybe her with one of the other skesis, like her giving the first sword Skek-Ung wielded, or Skek-la trying to draw her mother?

Jsut a thought, it could be a series, Skeksis and mummy D

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SkekLa In reply to bbb35 [2017-08-19 15:27:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a whole lot, Adam! ^^ 

Oh, I hope so: this august is being hell for me, but if I can, once september's middle comes, I'll try at some further pics of Lady Despair (I got at least 3 delayed projects gigng on now XD...My job and some urgent health issues are mking it all delay endlessly!
I hope Ill be able to do some Despair soon! ^^

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bbb35 In reply to SkekLa [2017-08-19 20:23:05 +0000 UTC]

Oh not the health. Oh, if I could I'd be stealing vital essence to recover your health.

Well, here's to your good health and to September!

And here's hoping.

And at least you got a job, there's one bright spot.

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SkekLa In reply to bbb35 [2017-08-22 14:59:12 +0000 UTC]

Aw thanks XD That's so funy and cute from you ^^

Indeed!   let us just hope this hectic august will leave and bring up some nice september for me ^^ I  really crave for a little peace! ^^

Aye!...tho it's rapidy becoming insufficient to live from it, due to the economic crisis hitting my country now--- I keep doing my best to make it work, tho!

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bbb35 In reply to SkekLa [2017-08-27 00:19:01 +0000 UTC]

Poor dear, wish you lived her, where it's less crissisy

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gold94chica [2017-08-17 20:26:24 +0000 UTC]

Definitely interested in seeing more pics of this guy!

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SkekLa In reply to gold94chica [2017-08-19 15:28:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, Goldie! ^^ <3
*sorry for never coming back with your last note: these months have been hellish! ^^ 
I hope I can catch up soon! ^^ there'll be more pics of this fellow soon! ^^

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gold94chica In reply to SkekLa [2017-08-21 04:16:34 +0000 UTC]

Ah yes of course, that note is of no importance anymore, don't worry about it  Life happens and moves on, so just continue to focus on the priorities, and I'll be around ^^

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