WIP Cherokee,Native American 1/9th Bust

[John Belcher]

View attachment 94142View attachment 94143 Hello guys,I have been working on this excellent Carl Reid sculpt.I have almost finished painting the face.Long way to go yet to finish him . I am painting the bust in acrylics.Hope you like him so far.
Regards,John

 

[amcairns]

Hi John,
Looks like you,ve been faithful to every line Carl etched.
Cheers
Andy

 

[kaz6120]

love the saved skintone. I'll keep on watchin'!

 

[salonikios]

Great painting of the face John, looks real!

theo

 

[megroot]

That face is extremely well painted.
Waiting for the rest.

Marc

 

[mil-mart]

Excellent skin tones John and I agree with Andy you've managed to bring out all the detail Carl put into this great bust. Following

Cheers Ken

 

[m@rp]

Hi John,
GGGREAT paint job on the face. Very living. I like it
Very good work
Pascal

 

[Edorta]

I Completely agree with Andrew, Kaz and Theo. Very well done.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

 

[carl reid]

Gorgeous mate!
I love the flesh tones as well!

Carl

 

[housecarl]

Great painting of the face John, looks real!

theo

I thought the same.
Stunning,
Carl.

 

[Yves]

As Marc,
can't wait to see it finished.
Congratulations
Yves

 

[FigureLover]

Love the old weather beaten face. Your painting has definately added to the great sculpt
Ben

 

[Kisifer]

Fantastic native american skin tones. I'm sure that the final result would be awesome too.

Xenofon

 

[Einion]

Excellent skintones John, like how you've done the eyes too (except for the painted catchlights ).

Einion

 

[bagelman1952]

Superb work on this. Would you care to share your mix for the skin tones

Ken

 

[Michaelminiatures]

That'a a great face!

 

[Michael Tse]

How you savour every detail... And the tonal variation is magical. The outlining of wrinkles with pencil-like quality also goes well with Carl's carvings. This post makes my week. Thank you very much.

 

[Wings5797]

Unbelievable reality John. Great brushwork.
Cheers,
Keith

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Fantastic work on the face .
Look forward to the progress

Ron

 

[Ferris]

Terrific brushwork John!

Adrian