Bolshevik Volunteer, 1919

[Dan Morton]

WOW! That's just incredible, Fernando!

All the best,
Dan

 

[Ferris]

A great piece of painting and a feast to follow Fernando!

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[1969]

it was a a joy to see this bust released and even better to watch your easy to follow SBS on the painting, i have really enjoyed seeing this wonderful bust come to life and have learned so much from it.

Excellent work Fernando

Steve

 

[Fernando Ruiz]

Thanks for following the process, guys. Glad you've enjoyed it.
Regards
FeR

 

[unknown01]

Superb Paint work!!!
Indeed it's wonderful.
The perfect finish.
I learned many things in your in-depth SBS.
Thank you very much.
And I congratulate completion.

Mitsutaka.

 

[sarouman]

Excellent Work Fernando!!!


Alexandros

 

[Fernando Ruiz]

Thanks, guys!
Regards
FeR

 

[brian]

Hi Fernando
A brilliant SBS my friend and much appreciated.Could you let me know what kind of Matt Varnish you used and did you have to thin it down?
Brian

 

[Fernando Ruiz]

Hi, Brian!
Glad you like it. The matt varnish I apply is the standard synthetic matt enamel varnish for wood you can buy in any hardware store. I use a spanish brand (Titanlux)that is really common and cheap. I apply it with airbrush, diluted with a drop of Humbrol's enamel thinner and the results are fantastic. I've never seen anything more effective than this:

I believe that you can get similar results with any matt varnish of the same kind, no matter the brand, but I'm not 100% sure. Don't know if you can buy it in overseas stores. Here is the Titan site (in english):

http://www.titanlux.com/productos.asp?id_linea_producto=1

If you are interested, maybe you can get it online here (1/2 litre):

http://www.ferreteriarafecas.com/titanlux-barniz-sintetico-mate-p-591.html

Regards
FeR

 

[Marcel]

Superb piece of work Fernando!
Would love to see this one in flesh some day.

cheers,
Marcel.

 

[Fernando Ruiz]

Thanks, my friend!
Glad you like it.
FeR

 

[brian]

Hi, Brian!
Glad you like it. The matt varnish I apply is the standard synthetic matt enamel varnish for wood you can buy in any hardware store. I use a spanish brand (Titanlux)that is really common and cheap. I apply it with airbrush, diluted with a drop of Humbrol's enamel thinner and the results are fantastic. I've never seen anything more effective than this:

I believe that you can get similar results with any matt varnish of the same kind, no matter the brand, but I'm not 100% sure. Don't know if you can buy it in overseas stores. Here is the Titan site (in english):

http://www.titanlux.com/productos.asp?id_linea_producto=1

If you are interested, maybe you can get it online here (1/2 litre):

http://www.ferreteriarafecas.com/titanlux-barniz-sintetico-mate-p-591.html

Regards
FeR

Thanks Fernando for letting me know about the matt varnish,much appreciated.And once again a great paint job on the bust.
Brian

 

[Fernando Ruiz]

You're welcome!
FeR

 

[Gellso]

Amazing work!

 

[Fernando Ruiz]

Thanks, mate!
Regards
FeR

 

[Chris Kelm]

Great tutorial. I do have a couple of questions though. First of all I know that this is a very large bust, so with that in mind can this technique be put to practice on a smaller figure such as a 54mm? also, what about the paint selection, I use Americana acrylic paints which are similar to tempra paints/craft acrylic paints, can you get that same look on your flesh tones as you would with Vallejo?
Chris