Custer bust - finished

[Mongo Mel]

I managed to get something done again
It's the bust of George A. Custer by Amati.
I just need to do another coat of clear flat to knock down the shine on the scarf and to do a better copy of the guidon. This one is just a test shot for size and such.
As always, I appreciate any and all constructive criticism. That's what helped me improve the hair on this guy
Craig

 

[Sambaman]

Looking really good Craig. the eyes are a bit "blue" in the photos, but could just be the shots.

Jay H.
OKC

 

[megroot]

Craig,
I like what you done. But i think you must "tune down" the eyes. This kind off blue eyes are only availble with contact lenses.
They didn't know what it whas in those days
But all in all you have done a great job.

marc

 

[Mongo Mel]

Hi guys,
Thanks for the pointer. I guess I've looked at them so long now I really didn't notice just how blue they are.
Back to the bench for him. I have just a little bit of time to fix them as he's going to the D.C. show this weekend.
Craig

 

[Christos]

Very nice Craig,I wish you good luck with the show!!!
christos

 

[Guy]

Excellent work Craig. Good luck at the show this weekend.

 

[rej]

Very nice work Craig.........good luck with the show

Ray

 

[Major_Goose]

I think this is a nice work ona famous guy . Best luck on the Show

 

[Bad91Fellow]

Nice bust. the eyes are...but this has already been said

Lennart

 

[Marcel]

Well done, it's a very nice work!

 

[Jacek Spychalski]

Hello ,

Very nice painting my friend !
Don't like Custer , but like your work on his bust : )!

Best regards

Jacek

 

[vergilius]

I don't like the ba***** but great paintjob Mongo

 

[Mongo Mel]

Hi guys,
Thanks for the nice comments. I'ce tried toning down the blue of the eyes by adding a very pale blue color to the bottom half of the eye. I think it helped.
Yea, Custer was not a nice guy when it came to the Indians but I think his treatment was pretty much the common method used back then.
When I started this piece I pulled out an old book I had on Custer that I hadn't read in a long time. It's "Son of the Morning star" by Evan S. Connell.
It's a very good book with a lot of information on Custer.

Hi Jacek Nice to hear from you again. How're you doing? I hope all is well with you. I'll be taking your Skalski bust with me to the show this weekend. I got a bronze for him at the big MFCA show last May. I'll let you know if he's their favorite of my pieces again
Craig

 

[Roc]

Good work Craig, I like it.

Say hello to all my friends at the Washington Show. I intend to be there next year.

Cheers
Roc