Avant-Gardé

[kagemusha]

As a few members already know, following a 'mini stroke' back in February this year, I have been struggling to get back to the bench. I have only managed to do one piece other than this one, as a thank you for my partner Anna, for her support and care. The support I have had from members I regard as friends has in no small way helped me to return to the bench to finish this particular project and, I am trully grateful to them for their support.

I have always wanted to do this piece, as I regard this as one of Ray Lamb's finest.
It depicts a mounted French Dragoon circa1812 of the 18th regiment whilst out on a scouting mission.
The base was chosen to create a sense of him looking down on an enemy patrol, which his pose lends itself to nicely.
As those of you that were following the start of this piece will remember, the horse was mostly airbrushed, with all other details, figure etc., being in oils, with acrylics for metals.
Hope it was worth the wait!



Ron

 

[BarrieHynd]

Ron, well worth the wait. It's turned out great. I was following it before and did wonder what had happened, wish you well on the road to recovery. I do know what you have been going through from past previous experience.

Barrie.

 

[Huw63]

It really has turned out well. I hope that you make a return to full strength as soon as possible.

Cheers

Huw

 

[John Bowery]

Great finish on a dynamic piece. Wish you a speedy recovery.
Cheers
John

 

[Perseas]

Amazing brushwork from every aspect!
The base is fantastic also!
Congratulations Ron!!!

 

[housecarl]

Very well done Ron.
So sorry to hear about the stroke, hope you fully on the mend.

 

[DEL]

Ron, sorry to hear about your trouble but you're back with a bang mate.
I agree that it's one of Ray Lambs finest pieces but you rarely see it as well displayed as you have done here
Beautiful attention to detail throughout and a real sense of him looking from a height.
Great photos too.
Cheers
Derek

 

[kansas kid]

Hello Ron: Oh my. . . this is just beautiful. Obviously, you are
one very creative artist. Every aspect of this presentation is
first class. Even the name plate is super. Thank you for taking
time to display this lovely piece here for the Planeteers.
But more importantly, I wish you a full recovery and complete
return to normal health. At an age of 78, I fully understand that
life is a gift and every day we have is a blessing.
My warm regards to you, Sir, Rick Brownlee

 

[maxag]

Beautiful paintwork.... Show

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Nice to see you on the mend Ron. This is the first mounted figure I ever worked on. Never finished mine but I learned a lot. Yours is terrific. The setting is excellent.

 

[ChaosCossack]

Good to see you back at the bench... Here's to a full and speedy recovery.
Beautiful work on the figure, the horse is particularly outstanding. I know we'll see many more great works from you for years to come.

Well done

Colin

 

[kagemusha]

Hi Barrie and many thanks for comments mate
A good friend said to me "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger".......I have realised over the past months he is right

Ron

 

[kagemusha]

Thank you Huw.....much appreciated

Ron

 

[kagemusha]

Hello John....as you say....a dynamic piece....that is worth the effort....and thanks for comments

Ron

 

[kagemusha]

Thanks Perseas....very pleased you like him....comments are much appreciated

Ron

 

[kagemusha]

Hi Carl....nice one mate.....much appreciated

Ron

 

[kagemusha]

Many thanks Del....means a lot coming from someone I have great respect for
I really do think this piece deserves all the extra work in presenting it.....one of my all time favourite pieces....a real bitch to assemble the last few pieces though
Took the photos with an iPad....much easier to hold than my camera!

 

[kagemusha]

Hello Rick....many thanks for comments and kind words ....hope I am as articulate as you when I hopefully reach the 78 mile marker

Best wishes

Ron

 

[kagemusha]

Many thanks Max.....much appreciated

Ron

 

[kagemusha]

Nice to see you on the mend Ron. This is the first mounted figure I ever worked on. Never finished mine but I learned a lot. Yours is terrific. The setting is excellent.

Thanks mate...it certainly is a learning experience with this particular piece...needs careful prep and planning....but worth it I think...and fully justifies a good setting

Cheers

Ron