Couple of Generals...

[Antlion]

Been a while since I've posted (and painted :-( ). Here's my kick at MIG Productions' Chosun and Ft. Duquesne's General Von Helmuth – the Korean bust was done in enamels, and Helmuth is my first attempt with acyrlics...enjoying the layering possibilities w/ this new medium...

Comments and suggestions welcome!

Thanks for looking!
Bruce

 

[megroot]

I like the chinese general very very much. The skin color is great.
All thos thinny details are excellent.

marc

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Nicely painted.
But I wouldnt mind more contrast in the shadows and the highlights. In the clothes that is as I like the skintones especially for Von Helmuth.

Cheers

 

[Guy]

Excellent work in both mediums.

 

[Antlion]

Thanks for the comments! Uruk-Hai...oops...should've mentioned that the Helmuth was a WIP...haven't done the coat or the cross yet.

Bruce

 

[tonydawe]

G'day Bruce (sorry I can't help myself, that's the Python fan in me coming out),

You've picked up the technique for painting in acrylics very naturally. Von Helmuth is excellent, even if he is still a WIP. Please post again when he's finished.

Cheers

 

[vergilius]

The first one looks very good. I would add some more shade and lining to the second one

 

[Antlion]

Thanks again for the comments, guys. I find that I am extremely conservative in my approach to shading and highlights, and also in face painting. Can anyone point me to what they consider to be an excellent article on face painting; there seems to be a distinct difference in the approach to face painting between Europe and West. After Expo 2005, I wanted to focus on taking my attempts a bit further.

Thanks!
Bruce

 

[Sambaman]

Looking good Bruce! Both excellent pieces, and your painting is a nice compliment. I painted the Helmuth bust a few years back, a fun piece. I have the MIG piece in the "gray army" but haven't gotten around to him yet. Keep us posted!

Jay H.
OKc

 

[Roc]

I agree with everybody else, very good work.
Thank you for sharing.

Cheers
Roc

 

[John Bowery]

Bruce,
My hat is off to you using both mediums for different figures. Really nice skin tones on both.
Cheers
John