Completed The Happy Gnome

[Nap]

Hi Everybod
Next up on my bench is something not my norm for me and something different and fun , been in the GA for far too long or rather in line primed in black !!!

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Busts is released by MDP and called "The Old Gnome," sculpted by Raul Fernandez Romo and this version painted by Adrian Hopwood. and comes in 3 pieces (body, forearm and pipe

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I am calling mine The Happy Gnome as he has a satifsying smile with his pipe

Currently working on the fleshtones ...I have given him 3 "spots" or pimples .., he looks like this atm



Going for a colourful version possibly chequered ...stay tuned

Happy benchtime


Nap

 

[Dolf]

I like this one!
Different, but quite nice! And probably an interesting one to paint.


Cheers!

 

[franck edet]

i yet like it

 

[Babelfish]

Looks great Kev, I like those flesh tones.

I picked this one up several years ago at Figureworld in Oundle, and I've had him half-finished on the Shelf of Shame for longer than I care to admit. I must try and get him over the line.

- Steve

 

[Viking Bob]

It's very different and no medals but a change is as good as a rest. Following.

 

[Nap]

I like this one!
Different, but quite nice! And probably an interesting one to paint.

Cheers!

Cheers Dolf .....it is different and interesting to paint

i yet like it

It's fun Franck

Looks great Kev, I like those flesh tones.

I picked this one up several years ago at Figureworld in Oundle, and I've had him half-finished on the Shelf of Shame for longer than I care to admit. I must try and get him over the line.

- Steve

Thanks for comment ref flesh still working on the tones ...like you I have had this for too long on shelf of shame ....be good to se your version as well

It's very different and no medals but a change is as good as a rest. Following.

Cheers Bob , just couldn't get a medal on him ...lol , your right a change is good


Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Henk]

That looks superb Kev. Even though the rest is only in black primer, that skin looks so good, that is almost good enough to call it done...

 

[Nap]

That looks superb Kev. Even though the rest is only in black primer, that skin looks so good, that is almost good enough to call it done...

Hi Henk

Thanks for comment pushed it a little more just going to add a tiny blush red to cheeks and nose then it's the clothing ...once that's all done will do the arm

Still to do the lips !

If anyone is wondering on this I've used Reaper tanned skin, base, high , and shadow with Cobra Titanium white...for final highs , using a Vallejo chestnut brown for tones

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Jonthan mcmeekin]

Look at you Mr Flesh King!
Well done pal!
It's like you're growing and learning!
Cheers on the cracking effort pal!
Jonathan

 

[KenBoyle]

Wonderful work Nap! It's good to try something really different now and then. This hobby could use a little lighthearted fun once in a while.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[Nap]

Wonderful work Nap! It's good to try something really different now and then. This hobby could use a little lighthearted fun once in a while.

Cheers,
Ken

Thanks Ken ...your right about the fun bit , good to get away from a uniform ....but not for long !!!

Verbal update , all headgear completed , looking good , will post pics in morning after a "quick"confirmation and adjusting colours and textures

Happy benchtine

Nap

 

[Nap]

Look at you Mr Flesh King!
Well done pal!
It's like you're growing and learning!
Cheers on the cracking effort pal!
Jonathan

Cheers Mr M

Nice to grow a bit ...all about enjoying the time

Happy benchwork

Nap

 

[Steve Brodie]

Excellent skin tones, match the figure superbly

 

[Nap]

Excellent skin tones, match the figure superbly

Thanks Steve as I mentioned he's come on further now , did a silk effect waistcoat back and will do a leather front

Debating with the shirt colour ...but will probably go for a off white...Ish

Will get a set of pics done later !

Thanks for looking in

Happy benchtine

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi everyone

As promised some pics , not best but you should get the idea .....might add something to tribute the NHS seeing as the happy gnome survived the pandemic ...

As always all comments welcome

Click on pics for larger images if you wish

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Peter Day]

Lovely work Nap - superb colouring.

 

[Nap]

Lovely work Nap - superb colouring.

Thanks Peter aporeciate your comment

Now finished the shirt , a gray/ blue ( added the NHS logo to a badge on right arm )

Redid the stitching to red ...bit of colour contrast

Just the arm and pipe to do and that's another one in the cabinet

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Henk]

Lovely, and a very nice tie of a fantasy figure into today's real world.

 

[Nap]

Lovely, and a very nice tie of a fantasy figure into today's real world.

Thanks Henk with the NHS badge on and painted ties it even more to the real world ...I wanted something that commented about what we've all been through

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Henk]

Thanks Henk with the NHS badge on and painted ties it even more to the real world ...I wanted something that commented about what we've all been through

Happy benchtime

Nap

I like your idea of painting something on the back of a plain bust, to use the empty space. I've borrowed it before, and will do so again