Coureur du Bois, Canada 18th century

[ghamilt1]

I just finished up this figure from the Brent Bristle, a 75 mm offering depicting a French Canadian militiamen, or a "coureur du bois" - one of the independent fur traders that did a lot of the exploration of the Canadian west on behalf of the Hudson Bay Company. I did the bead work on his leggings based on pictures of traditional Cree bead patterns, and thought that might give it a little extra touch of authenticity. Comments and critiques welcomed as always.

 

[Scotty]

Excellent work Glenn, the groundwork is terrific too,

 

[ghamilt1]

Thanks Scotty. I just received the snow cover in the mail yesterday and it was a bit of a challenge to get it on evenly. I used a lot of spray fixative. It looks pretty good now, despite the fact that there are some yellow spots at the base of the trees. But I can easily pass that off as the by-product of coyotes and wolves

 

[tiberius57]

Great painting and presentation on a subject dear to us, my friend! Soon on my workbench too.
Lovely and authentic.
Cheers,
Zeno

 

[ghamilt1]

Thank you Zeno, you're very generous with your encouragement. I'm looking forward to seeing your version!

 

[megroot]

Absolutely a stunning project, with some amazing finish.

Marc

 

[ghamilt1]

Thanks Marc. I am beginning to understand the importance of setting and finish, and am making far more effort in that aspect of the hobby, so I am grateful you like it.

 

[John Bowery]

Excellent piece of History.
Cheers
John

 

[ghamilt1]

Thank so John, it has a local flavour as well, as the Coureur du Bois opened up the Canadian West to European traders and surveyors.

 

[Chris Ribchester]

Splendid work.

Chris

 

[peedee]

Super high quality work and setting.
The superb embroidery and beadwork and trade blanket coat are well set off by a super colour palette...he looks cold !

Paul

 

[ghamilt1]

Thanks very much Chris and Paul, I appreciate your kind compliments.

 

[Oda]

Excellent on all accounts.Very evocative setting and a fitting choice for palette.Bravo!

Oda.

 

[ghamilt1]

Thanks Oda, I think the pose of the figure itself creates a lot of drama. It's like he's been surprised by something...and if you've seen "The Revenant" you can imagine what is causing his concern.

 

[akaryu]

Very nice work, nice presentation!
Pierre

 

[Huw63]

Very nice work indeed. Feels cold.

Cheers

Huw

 

[ghamilt1]

Thanks Huw and Pierre, I appreciate the feedback.

 

[arj]

Very nice painting and presentation.
Makes you feel cold just looking at him.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[ghamilt1]

Thanks Andrew, it can get a little nippy up here from time to time, so I suppose I have a good sense of what cold can look like.