WIP Belle of the Nile

[Luca D]

Hi, this is my work on the bench.
It is my third bust and a very difficult one to me. I am now painting the head.
I have mistery to solve: what are the two small pieces meant to represent? Where should I place them?
Any help is welcome.
Thank you.
Luca

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[Luca D]

Hi mazayas011, thank you for your interest.
Luca

 

[Nap]

Hi Luca

Nice to see this in V Bench , good start

As for the small pieces ...possibly part of the flower she holds ?

Following with interest

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[VerSacrum]

I think the piece on the left is part of her collar (on the back)...not sure about the right one, an earring perhaps?

 

[Luca D]

Hi Nap and VerSacrum
the flower looks yet fully sculpted to me.

The triangular lotus could perhaps be a counterweight for the necklace. The circle - an earring?

Yesterday I started a conversation with Jamie who worked on the same bust some time ago. Maybe he placed them, I can’t see them on his post.

Thank you for your help.

Have a nice weekend

Luca

 

[Nap]

Hi Luca

Definately not what I suggested , agree with the one on left that VerSacrum said

Off to look around at this release

Nap

 

[Luca D]

Hi NigelR,
thank you for your interest.
Luca

 

[Briggsy]

Very nice work so far, good on you for making the cloth somewhat translucent, always an interesting challenge. I can't help on the additional.bits but the Egyptians were fond of talismans and ornamentation. Good start on the glass work on the necklace.

Cheers Simon

 

[Luca D]

Hi Oda,
thank you for your interest.
Luca

 

[Luca D]

Hi Simon,
thank you for your appreciation. The riddle about the additional parts was solved and I painted them as necklace counterweight and earring.
I am learning a lot about old Egyptian Art with this mini and hopefully this will help with the remaining decorative elements.
Cheers
Luca

 

[Luca D]

Hi Planeteers, here is my painting update and a doubt, as usual.
What is this separation of hair?
I saw that some have interpreted it as a breakup to be repaired.
I believe that it could instead be a separation desired by the sculptor to give dynamism to the figure who is dancing.
What do you think?
Luca

 

[Briggsy]

Not sure on that, I'd say a break in the hair given the braid and heavy ornaments but can't really see from the picture. I doubt it would have been released with such a glaring fault.

Cheers Simon

 

[Luca D]

Hi Simon,
thank you for your advice.
Luca

 

[Nap]

I agree with Simon , it’s the way the hairs been sculpted ...movement with the ornaments...you could use putty to fill but I reckon it’s as Simon say

This is coming along nicely

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Luca D]

Hi Nap,
I am still working on the hair, I have chosen a browny black as more similar to Egyptian black hair.

As for the head band I plan to get some inspiration from a book about Ancient Egypt jewellery I am reading.
It is a very rich thorough text with many lavish pictures.

Maybe it could be useful to other painters too?

Luca

 

[Nap]

Hi Luca

Thanks for reply , following this makes me want this piece !

Nice reference you’ve got for the hair and the headband

Looking forward to seeing more

Have fun @ the bench

Nap