A couple of busts finished off.

[Graham]

These have been on the bench a while as ‘things to work on while paint dries’. I wanted to get them out the way before I go on holiday as I find it difficult to pick up again if I have to many on the go.

First up, a little bust, bit smaller than 120mm, not sure of exact scale. This is. Belgian Grenadier 1854-1871. This little figure was gifted to me to ‘have a go at’. It isn’t too bad but not as good as I would have liked. As with the next one, braid and lace are not my strong point, I just don’t have the brush control.



Next up is a 120mm 8th King’s Royal Irish Hussar

This is from MJ Miniatures. A nice enough bust but again, the braid is something I struggle with and it really is a focal point on something like this so not great.



I still enjoyed painting them though, it is all practice. In both cases, flesh in oils, the rest in acrylic.

 

[billyturnip]

Nice work there Graham. I perticularly like the Belgian Grenadier as it's and unusual and not often, if at all, seen subject.

 

[Graham]

Nice work there Graham. I perticularly like the Belgian Grenadier as it's and unusual and not often, if at all, seen subject.

Thanks Roger, I like the Belgian because he is smiling.... I am a simple soul lol

 

[billyturnip]

I am a simple soul lol

That's the best way to be Graham.

 

[swralph]

They both look nice to me Graham.

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Both looking gread ,nice painting

Mobo

 

[Graham]

They both look nice to me Graham.

Both looking gread ,nice painting

Mobo

Thanks guys, much appreciated

 

[megroot]

Looks great

Marc

 

[Graham]

Looks great

Marc

Many thanks Marc

 

[Ben-nl]

well done, Ben

 

[Graham]

Many thanks Ben

 

[franck edet]

not my stuff but the painting looks good to me

 

[DEL]

Coming along in leaps and bounds. You are clearly getting pleasure from your painting and it comes across in your ever improving work.
Cheers
Derek

 

[Viking Bob]

As Del has said you're coming along in leaps and bounds and I agree, Superb painting on these last busts that you've completed, excellent.

 

[Nap]

Hi Graham

Totally agree with Dels comments , you have made a nice finish on these and you are enjoying the benchtime which is what this hobby is all about

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Graham]

not my stuff but the painting looks good to me

Coming along in leaps and bounds. You are clearly getting pleasure from your painting and it comes across in your ever improving work.
Cheers
Derek

As Del has said you're coming along in leaps and bounds and I agree, Superb painting on these last busts that you've completed, excellent.

Hi Graham

Totally agree with Dels comments , you have made a nice finish on these and you are enjoying the benchtime which is what this hobby is all about

Thanks for sharing

Nap

Many thanks guys, your continued support and encouragement is really appreciated and does make a difference

Kev, hope you like the Belgian

 

[akaryu]

Nice to see a Belgian and very well painted too!

Pierre

 

[Graham]

Nice to see a Belgian and very well painted too!

Pierre

Thank you Pierre

 

[bagelman1952]

You should stop being so negative about your ability Graham. They are both well done

 

[Graham]

You should stop being so negative about your ability Graham. They are both well done

It is just how I see them and my desire to improve. We are all our own worst critics lol. Thanks Ken