Black Watch Highlanders

[fogie]

There must be quite a few of us here who admire the painting skills of the
St.Petersburg artist Julia Moshura. She is currently working on all eleven
of Vladimir Danilov's 42nd Black Watch Highlanders, and is up to number
five at the moment. Have a look on her facebook page....inspiring stuff.



Mike

 

[Nap]

Hi Mike

Saw this on Julia's page .......just about stopped sobbing and snapping brushes ! ......incredible talent it's going to be a incredible diorama

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Blind Pew]

I'll just start collecting butterflies again.............

 

[fogie]

Hi Mike

Saw this on Julia's page .......just about stopped sobbing and snapping brushes ! ......

Nap

I'll just start collecting butterflies again.............

Absolutely....Just as we thought we might at last be getting a bit handy with
painting a face, we see this !! ( The drummer boy is even more impressive )
It's staggering at 54mm scale . Still...we must somehow rally and try to
pick up a few tips and soldier on.....eh?

Mike

 

[DioramaArt]

I concur, I follow Julia’s work on FB, it is really inspirational painting. Would be great if she could describe the media she uses and techniques a bit more but when you have talent like that it’s probably hard to describe, you just do.

 

[DioramaArt]

A few more images of Julia’s work from FB, to think they are 54mm.

 

[OldTaff]

I can remember when the Russian ladies came over for EuroMilitaire sometime in the '90's, and how we were all blown away by their artistry and attention to the minutest detail. A few of us wanted to go home and burn our brushes even then. And, it has to be said, I think a few younger chaps sort of fell a bit head over heels for their charms. The aristry of the Russian studios is in a class of its own, but I have always felt that the female touch is so much more delicate when it comes to fine detail. IMHO.

Alan

 

[MCPWilk]

Time to give up modelling and take up knitting!

Mike

 

[Airkid]

I can remember when the Russian ladies came over for EuroMilitaire sometime in the '90's, and how we were all blown away by their artistry and attention to the minutest detail. A few of us wanted to go home and burn our brushes even then. And, it has to be said, I think a few younger chaps sort of fell a bit head over heels for their charms. The aristry of the Russian studios is in a class of its own, but I have always felt that the female touch is so much more delicate when it comes to fine detail. IMHO.

Alan

Yup - I remember that Alan - incredible work on mediaeval banners and heraldry, and they had stuff for sale too. I am very impressed with this lady's talents, but I guess it's worth remembering, these folk aren't hobbyists like us, but consummate professional artists. Sour grapes? You bet!

Phil

 

[Old Pete]

Sorry to nitpick and it,s hard to find fault with something like this but the central square on the bonnet dice should be blue not green as the Black Watch is a royal regiment

 

[Warren SMITH]

She is surly one talented lady.... back to painting by numbers....

 

[Blind Pew]

I can remember when the Russian ladies came over for EuroMilitaire sometime in the '90's, and how we were all blown away by their artistry and attention to the minutest detail. A few of us wanted to go home and burn our brushes even then. And, it has to be said, I think a few younger chaps sort of fell a bit head over heels for their charms. The aristry of the Russian studios is in a class of its own, but I have always felt that the female touch is so much more delicate when it comes to fine detail. IMHO.

Alan

...and good old Andre, who, when he saw one of them answering a question about how their results were achieved went ballistic and refused to pass on their techniques. I'll always recall the confusion at prize-giving time as to it was picked up the medals for each piece.

 

[fogie]

..... I have always felt that the female touch is so much more
delicate when it comes to fine detail. IMHO.

Alan

Don't know, Alan, whether ladies or gents (or these days any other variant) have a better
touch or not, I think it's more a full understanding of their chosen medium, colour values
and lining skills that give them the edge. All those years of training I guess....

Mike

 

[Viking Bob]

I have some in my Grey army, think they may stay there.......