Completed Colour Sergeant, light company,2nd Battalion, Coldstream Guards

[Brimmer]

wow..very nice the transition betwen shadow and hightlight are smooth.. awesome i like this style of painting so different..

 

[Franco]

Hi Alex,

Perhaps you have already answered this question in another thread given that you have several painted figures displayed on the forum, but could you kindly provide the mixes you use for the red colour. I am particularly keen to know how you did the reds on this one.

Hope you have a good weekend at Euro Mil.

Ciao for now
Franco

 

[Iguazzu]

Of course Franco!

I usually use the same receipt as base and in every new piece, I change a little bit the mixtures. But the main work is the next:

Base: Cavalry Brown + Napoleonic Green (just a bit)
Lights (add to the base color) Vermillion, Orange Red, Sunny Skintone
Shadows: Napoleonic green, chocolat brown and black
tones: Crimson, Violet Red, Green.... (it depends)

All colors from VMC except the Napoleonic green (from AC)

Hope it helps!

 

[Franco]

Thanks for the colour mix Alex and best of luck at Euro.

Ciao
Franco

 

[Chris Kelm]

Alex,
looks great! would you mind telling me your formula for you flesh tones? did you use acrylics? what was the brand name?
chris

 

[Tubby-Nuts2]

Alex, ... another stunning piece!... this did catch my eye, and interest as a possible buy! fantastic work,... another one of your pieces for my reference folder! ..

Regards,

Mark

 

[Borek]

Beautifully painted, Your painting style creates an amazing atmosphere enhanced by the style of photography. Excellent.
Cheers Borek

 

[Joe55]

As commented by others, your technique and resulting style are unique. I sure like it!

Joe

 

[Theodoros]

excellent red colour and the whole dark mood too !

 

[prhayes68]

This is a really outstanding piece of work. Sometimes I think my figures are getting better and then I see something like this and think I should throw out the brushes and take up tiddlywinks instead Could I ask what mix you use for the white straps and belts? Many thanks.

Pete

 

[Don]

Outstanding work Alex, just superb. Got this figure at Euro and was worried about painting, now I have the perfect subject to base it on.
A wonderful work from both yourself and Stuart at Stormtroopers, well done to you both!

Don

 

[Tubby-Nuts2]

Outstanding work Alex, just superb. Got this figure at Euro and was worried about painting, now I have the perfect subject to base it on.
A wonderful work from both yourself and Stuart at Stormtroopers, well done to you both!

Don

Don! .... why did you have to re highlight this piece ??.... you have me reaching for my wallet again !! x20 's ...

Regards,

Mark

 

[Don]

I was taking bribes Mark. Now if you had offered enough,,,,,,, LOL.
It is lovely so if you have to screw open the piggy bank you will not be disappointed.
What about aChristmas present (to yourself)

Don

 

[swralph]

this is a grest piece of work really excellent paintwork