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bistray

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Hi all heres some pics of a recently finished bust, its a 1/10 scale Dacian Warrior, this was my first venture into acrylics as i normally use oils. A really nice well sculpted, Carl Reid, Bust

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The only thing i had to change was the Falx, the original had the sharp edge on the outside curve whereas the Falx had the sharp edge on the inside
let me know what you think
Paul
 
Nothing here to critisize, the face is very well done with some great shading and the patterns on the sheild and cloak are exceptional. Love the yellowing in the beard as well. The only thing I am a bit doubtful about is the tattoos, maybe a bit modern, but very well done all the same. Nice
Ben
 
Hi guys thanks for the comments, The tattoos actually come from ancient Dacian pictures copied by a roman scolar in the 2nd century, i think from my point of view they look too new and perhaps need fading down a bit. The Sun was beleived to have great protective powers

Paul
 
Good painting, nice job
but a base on a base on a ... !!!! the first think you see is a base and a body empaled ...
half body again.... on a pointed base.... what's wrong with legs ?
Best
 
Excellent(y) I hope mine comes out even close to this. One VERY small suggestion. A dark wash would accentuate shadows under the arms, leathers, cape and toward the waist and give the scale armour more variation. Or is the lighting washing the shadows out?

Really like the skin tones...maybe have to crack and try these acrylics;). Especially like the shield motif and plaid of the cape.
 
I know, it"s a bust, but this one looks like part of a freakshow
No contest about the quality of the painting, it's excellent
 
Very fine painting indeed especially as a first in acrylics bags of detail, I think the demi figure ( as I am now going to call these busts with arms and bits hanging down) :) sits well on the base.

The only thing I would criticise is the Armour it looks a bit bright , but then again it is the way I painted mine, it's to bright as well :D

Ron
 
Very fine painting indeed especially as a first in acrylics bags of detail, I think the demi figure ( as I am now going to call these busts with arms and bits hanging down) :) sits well on the base.

The only thing I would criticise is the Armour it looks a bit bright , but then again it is the way I painted mine, it's to bright as well :D

Ron
 
Only thing I'd nit pick is the tattoos they are too "sharp" and modern looking the tap method they used back then is not capable of such delicate and well defined work, That said if you did paint them accurately it would just look like bad painting so it's a bit of a no win situation I guess :confused:

Steve
 
That is very nice. The flesh looks great was that done in oils?. I'd agree with Ron maybe a wash of a dark oil colur over the armour would give more depth. But outstanding painting just the same.
ta for letting us see him.
 
bistray said:
The only thing i had to change was the Falx, the original had the sharp edge on the outside curve whereas the Falx had the sharp edge on the inside
let me know what you think
Paul
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Interestingly that was the first thing that caught my eye. Well done for changing that.
What I am not sure ( and it is something I would like to throw in for discussion) - should the "working " sharp side of the weapon be pointing towards neck or away from flesh. Simple logic ( or logic of a simpleton as myself) may be that a sharp weapon that cleaves people and horses etc isnt safe to hold next to your neck. I wouldnt... What if you stumbled? Also the cutting edge would bounce on helmet and blunt it etc
So question really is whether to turn it round - may be someone knows a bit more on the subject?

Otherwise - superb work, really liked it (y)
 
Gaudin said:
Interestingly that was the first thing that caught my eye. Well done for changing that.
What I am not sure ( and it is something I would like to throw in for discussion) - should the "working " sharp side of the weapon be pointing towards neck or away from flesh. Simple logic ( or logic of a simpleton as myself) may be that a sharp weapon that cleaves people and horses etc isnt safe to hold next to your neck. I wouldnt... What if you stumbled? Also the cutting edge would bounce on helmet and blunt it etc
So question really is whether to turn it round - may be someone knows a bit more on the subject?

Otherwise - superb work, really liked it (y)
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Very good point here .
As someone who practices with edged weapons and single edged blades where your hand sometimes supports the blade on blocks and parries
you become very aware of keeping the edge away from one's self.
A bit like holding a fire arm and not pointing it at someone unless you wish to kill them :) honestly I'm a peaceful chap :D
 
Ron Tamburrini said:
Very good point here .
As someone who practices with edged weapons and single edged blades where your hand sometimes supports the blade on blocks and parries
you become very aware of keeping the edge away from one's self.
A bit like holding a fire arm and not pointing it at someone unless you wish to kill them :) honestly I'm a peaceful chap :D
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Ron....I don't think a chib counts :D
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