WIP Bust of a Japanese man with a tattoo

[zernina]

Hi all!
One day I was inspired by a couple of photos from the Internet - these are old (I believe) photos of Japanese people with tattoos. I wanted to paint something like this. So I sculpted a bust and cast 4 pieces for myself. I realized that I need to change the hairstyle of my bust - shave a small part. I primed the bust and outlined the colors. Then I realized that it was possible not to cover the body with flesh color - everything will be covered with a tattoo later.

 

[zernina]

Then I drew the lines of the tattoo - I always draw the contours of the ornaments with a brush, but this one time I tried it with a pencil - it worked. The main thing is not to tear off the primer, you need a soft pencil. Then I stroked the outline with a brush with dark blue paint and erased the visible remnants of the pencil - I was afraid that it could contaminate the paints applied later by mixing with them. And I started painting tattoos with different colors.

 

[Dr Bison]

Just Wow! Following...
Karl

 

[Renato]

Following VERY interested.............

 

[Richard Baxter]

Olga,

Once again I am astounded by your work. Have you ever considered producing a book explaining some of your techniques, with photographs of work in progress and completed pieces? I am sure that it would be well received.

Richard.

 

[Warren SMITH]

You are certainly in a class of your own...

 

[Scott Sheltz]

Looking forward to seeing this one develop!

 

[Nap]

Olga,

Once again I am astounded by your work. Have you ever considered producing a book explaining some of your techniques, with photographs of work in progress and completed pieces? I am sure that it would be well received.

Richard.

Totally agree there

The fleshtones are just wonderful and the new hairstyle

This is going to be great

Following with much interest

Nap

 

[Joe55]

My goodness! After feasting your eyes on this, it's hard to remember or imagine, anything better!

Joe

 

[housecarl]

Beautiful.

 

[oldtrousers]

Absolutely beautiful work!

Scott

 

[zernina]

Thanks a lot guys! Your kind comments inspire me to paint!
Olga.

 

[zernina]

I made some progress with the painting.

 

[Joe55]

An absolutely stunning piece. Love it!

Joe

 

[Larsen E. Whipsnade]

Astoundingly good!
Rick

 

[francis]

very well done

 

[Nap]

Just amazing painting, great update , still hard to believe the outlining you achieved , the dragon is great

Thanks again for sharing

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Henk]

Just stunning. The blending and colours are outstanding.

 

[Warren SMITH]

Totally incredible...

 

[Len K.]

You never cease to amaze me. Every time I see your work I think it doesn’t get any better than that, but you always top it. A true artist!