As a fan of the Dune series it was great to bring my feelings and memories of the books to life.

I wanted to play with the idea of changing the subject of a bust without converting the bust itself. With the paint alone a miniature artist can change the subject from one well know piece of pop culture to another. For me personally this piece is about the agency of miniature artists. Whether we are slaves to the sculpture or can make our own original work, and are we destined as sculptors and painters to remake popular culture?

However you may experience the piece I hope you enjoy it!
Paint Bravely ;)

  • Melnikov Ivan "Nakatan"

    gold with no doubt!

    • Matt DiPietro

      Thanks Ivan, I'm happy you like him. I've been enjoying seeing your latest busts. I like how you convert with paint also :)

  • Derek Clark (fluid_art)PLUS

    Gold! This is a fantastic take on an already great bust.

    • Matt DiPietro

      I'm glad you like him Derek :)

  • Jay Martin (Redrum)

    Awesome idea, big fan of Dune too, somticks all the boxes for me GOLD

    • Matt DiPietro

      There's just something about that first Dune book that is just a classic in my mind. Happy you like him Jay!

  • Francesco "Franciuus" FarabiPLUS

    Love it!!

  • John_Engstrand

    I like this a lot, similar colors but still so different.Nice concept.

    • Matt DiPietro

      Thanks for the kind words :)

  • Paolo-Di-Poce

    love this, gold