WIP Critique Crusader

[brian]

Just about finished this fella,a wee bit more weathering on the shield and that should be it.I deliberated left the obligatory white cross off the front of his tunic,as i found it detracted from the look i was after.
Brian

 

[Viking Bob]

Superb painting on a lovely figure.

 

[Paul Kernan]

Brian:

Really liking the realistic, drab palette you've used.

 

[DEL]

Brilliant I love everything about him. Good call to leave the cross off the tunic.
Cheers
Derek

 

[merlino]

very well done! Compliments!

 

[tiberius57]

Absolutely lovely painting! Love the atmosphere captured.
Your palette is awesome! Thanks a lot for sharing!
I have this piece in my grey army and your rendition is very inspiring! With your permission I'll use your work as reference!
Just a suggestion on the photography. Allow more space between the fig and the backdrop (aprox. 10"). This will keep the backdrop out of focus and will help a lot cancelling the shadows on the backdrop. Another cool and simple thing to do is to add a backdrop light in the lower part (left, right corner or center - it doesn't matter). Is just and idea.
Cheers Brian!
Zeno

 

[brian]

Absolutely lovely painting! Love the atmosphere captured.
Your palette is awesome! Thanks a lot for sharing!
I have this piece in my grey army and your rendition is very inspiring! With your permission I'll use your work as reference!
Just a suggestion on the photography. Allow more space between the fig and the backdrop (aprox. 10"). This will keep the backdrop out of focus and will help a lot cancelling the shadows on the backdrop. Another cool and simple thing to do is to add a backdrop light in the lower part (left, right corner or center - it doesn't matter). Is just and idea.
Cheers Brian!
Zeno

I'll try that out when i next take some pictures Zenf course you can use my figure for reference.I look forward to seeing your version.
Brian

 

[samson]

Awesome stuff.

 

[peedee]

Love it Brian, the restrained palette gives this figure a strong look.
Terrific work.

Paul.

 

[Karlosfandango]

Great painting, has a real battle in the field look to him.
Skin Tones I love too.
Karl.

 

[Joe55]

Marvelous brushwork Brian, on this otherwise drab figure. He truly looks the part!

Just a bit ago I ordered this guy with his companion as the set. Thank you for recommending them.

Joe

 

[Helm]

Very nice Brian
Steve

 

[lancelot]

Great painting,Brian!!!
I like it.

 

[arj]

A very atmospheric and extremely well painted figure.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[megroot]

Excellent work as always.

Marc

 

[brian]

Thanks to all you guys for your comments
Much appreciated.
Brian

 

[Mike Stevens]

Nicely done Brian! That's a little different subject for you.