4th Australian Light Horse

[alamac]

Off to a great start. I like the texturing effect on the hat. Will be following. What did you use for the the wash

Thankyou
The wash is my basic khaki mixture with added olive green .
The uniform will be textured also when i begin painting it
Cheers
Al

 

[alamac]

A little more work on the leather ,beginning to work up the basic red leather then i'll wash it down and weather it once i'm happy with the colour.
Thanks for looking
Cheers
Al

 

[Tony Dawe]

Great progress Al. I'm looking forward to seeing you get the khaki on next.

 

[alamac]

Morning all
A little more progress, adding the first layer of khaki to the service jacket , I will keep adding a greener tinge to the khaki as i go along . This first layer is very rough to give a textured appearance which i will keep working up with added layers of the colour.
I will start the flesh tones on the face in oils over the next day ot two then finish the jacket
Cheers
Al

 

[alamac]

Adding a little more of a darker khaki to the jacket , beginning some of the shadow still a long way to go to get the correct colour
Cheers
Al

 

[Chrisr]

That is first class work Al. The Australian uniform during the Great War was a slightly green shade of khaki.

Cheers
Chris

 

[Nap]

Looking better with every update Al

Following with I interest esoecially the uniform colour

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[alamac]

A little more work up of the khaki colour this morning
Cheers
Al

 

[alamac]

Blocked in the colour patch then started to do the leather leggings, will work in the various brown colours and shades over the next few days before getting stuck into the oils for the flesh
Cheers
Al

 

[Tony Dawe]

Superb painting Al. I love the khaki colour of the tunic. I'm looking forward to seeing the subtle differences in the khaki colours you use for the trousers.

 

[Chrisr]

Very impressive indeed Al. Excellent work.
Chris

 

[alamac]

A little more progress i've added a satin finish to the leather of the bandolier , belt , leggings and boots as well as buckles etc and have started the woodwork and metal of the 303.
I will begin the flesh later in the week
Thanks for looking
Cheers
Al

 

[Tony Dawe]

Coming along nicely mate. Love the leather work.

 

[Grod]

Top stuff Al!
Another great subject.
Gordon

 

[alamac]

Have begun laying down the flesh tones using W&N oils, first coat done, will let this dry for a few days before slowly adding more colour tones and five o'clock shadow and darkening the eyebrows a little more depending on how dark they look when dry .Have also added more texture to the jacket , have just noticed some oils on the jacket pocket this will be fixed before next photos
Thanks for looking
Cheers
Al

 

[Chrisr]

Excellent work there Al. You have captured the colours well. Your client should be very happy indeed.
Chris

 

[alamac]

A little more progress , still adding to the flesh and have started the trousers
Cheers
Al

 

[alamac]

A little more work on the trousers and ground, still have to paint on the A ( representing a Gallipoli veteran ) on the colour patch and add a little more highlight to the flesh
Cheers
Al

 

[alamac]

Morning all , have just completed the light horseman, just have to pack him up and send him to his new home, all comments and criticisms welcome.
Cheers
Al

 

[billyturnip]

Excellent painting Al, it looks so lifelike.