Capt. Joe Foss USMC, Guadalcanal, 1942

[Canoehead]

A few glamour shots of my latest project from Mitches Military Models in 1/9 scale in oils and acrylics. Sculptor Pavol "Offo" Ovecka produced a fantastic likeness of Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Joe Foss during the Battle of Guadalcanal:

 

[Peter Day]

Wonderful work.

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Fantastic work

Mobo

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Beautiful painting - seems like this guy has been through a tough run & very weary. What paints are you using Canoe?
Sculpt based on this photo right?
https://captainbillywalker.com/war-stories/joe-foss-a-proud-american/

 

[Canoehead]

Beautiful painting - seems like this guy has been through a tough run & very weary. What paints are you using Canoe?
Sculpt based on this photo right?
https://captainbillywalker.com/war-stories/joe-foss-a-proud-american/

Thanks Mike - high praise indeed. I suspect that Offo used that photo for the basic sculpt.

In terms of paint, I undercoat with basic craft store acrylics, followed by oils for shadows and highlights; I mainly use Winsor Newton, Grumbacher and Old Holland brands.

Thanks again for the kind comments - looking forward to picking up a copy of your book.

Cheers,
Brian

 

[Nap]

Hi Brian

Great to see you posting and a lovely piece of painting , really like the way you've brought the sculpt to life , nice fleshwork and do like the cigar work

WHY NOT ENTER a piece into the class of your choice in JUNE/JULY FOTM here:

Standard
https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...dard-class-till-midnight-bst-31-07-22.454275/

Intermediate
https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...iate-class-till-midnight-bst-31-07-22.454276/

Advanced
https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...nced-class-till-midnight-bst-31-07-22.454280/

There is a Vignette & Diorama competition running here:
https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...night-31-12-22-voting-from-1-31-01-23.414984/

Thanks for sharing

Always good to see your artwork , look forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Thanks Mike - high praise indeed. I suspect that Offo used that photo for the basic sculpt.

In terms of paint, I undercoat with basic craft store acrylics, followed by oils for shadows and highlights; I mainly use Winsor Newton, Grumbacher and Old Holland brands.

Thanks again for the kind comments - looking forward to picking up a copy of your book.

Cheers,
Brian

Hi Brian
Glad I asked mate!
Hadn’t picked it as oils & liking finish you’ve achieved.
Must admit after seeing this & David Lane’s Kaiser I’m toying with a return to some experiments with oils, especially for flesh.
Thanks for sharing.

Appreciate support on book
- what are you looking to learn more about?
MikeTheKiwi

 

[Canoehead]

Hi Brian
Glad I asked mate!
Hadn’t picked it as oils & liking finish you’ve achieved.
Must admit after seeing this & David Lane’s Kaiser I’m toying with a return to some experiments with oils, especially for flesh.
Thanks for sharing.

Appreciate support on book
- what are you looking to learn more about?
MikeTheKiwi

I was pretty content with the Foss bust...until I saw David's Kaiser. What a superb rendering! The bar is now a significant way above for me - but what a target to aim for!

I guess that answers your question re: your book as well - I've always been inspired by your work as a target to aim for in my own painting so the book will be a great benchside companion to study for techniques but especially for inspiration, especially for large scale faces. Can't wait to get my copy!

Cheers,
Brian

 

[Canoehead]

Hi Brian

Great to see you posting and a lovely piece of painting , really like the way you've brought the sculpt to life , nice fleshwork and do like the cigar work

WHY NOT ENTER a piece into the class of your choice in JUNE/JULY FOTM here:

Standard
https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...dard-class-till-midnight-bst-31-07-22.454275/

Intermediate
https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...iate-class-till-midnight-bst-31-07-22.454276/

Advanced
https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...nced-class-till-midnight-bst-31-07-22.454280/

There is a Vignette & Diorama competition running here:
https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...night-31-12-22-voting-from-1-31-01-23.414984/

Thanks for sharing

Always good to see your artwork , look forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

Thanks Nap for the kind comment. And yes, I'll definitely throw my hat in the ring with this one.

Cheers,
Brian

P.S. Starting in on "your" Flying Tigers bust next!

 

[oldtrousers]

Wow, excellent work! Thank you for posting the pictures.

Scott

 

[Canoehead]

Wow, excellent work! Thank you for posting the pictures.

Scott

Thanks Scott - much appreciated.

 

[Cannonball]

Super piece Brian.

Neal

 

[Canoehead]

Super piece Brian.

Neal

Thanks Neal - cheers.

 

[arj]

Superb work Brian.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Canoehead]

Superb work Brian.

Cheers,
Andrew

Thanks for the kind comment, Andrew

Cheers