Dante bust finished at last!

[Sambaman]

Dan, first of all..thanks!

As far as the shading goes, I guess it starts with something that technically shouldn't be done ("over blending"). I really like to apply the colors and move them around a lot! I like the act of physically blending the colors together on the figure. I guess I don't really over-blend as I get just the results I want, but I also don't use the classical technique of laying down the colors right next to each other, and blending just the edges. I really like the "painterly" aspect of blending and the physical act of moving the colors and blending the colors together. I split the figure into parts, as to say, I only paint part of a shirt or jacket lets say at at a time. I work my shadows, midtones and highlights in that area before I move any further with those colors. So I am concentrating on only a small part of each particular section at a time. This lets me blend until I'm satisfied in just that part. I hope that makes sense!

WOW! Sorry for the long diatribe. Thanks for looking!

Jay H.
OKC

 

[yeo_64]

EXCELLENT JOB on the bust, Jay, and a REALLY INSPIRED touch adding the scratchbuilt books to the base !!!! WELL DONE !!!
Kenneth :lol: .

 

[Bart]

Jay,

you did a beatiful job on this bust.

Congratulations and I hope you will receive a well deserved medal at the next show.

Best wishes

Bart

 

[Sambaman]

Kenneth, Bart,
many thanks for the kind words! The books were fun to do, and if the judges see fit to award it a medal...well that would just be the icing on the cake! Thanks again guys!

JAy H.
OKC

 

[Calvin]

Hey Jay, just placed on line your painted version here.
Thanks!

 

[billyturnip]

Just caught up with this one after my spell away, great work Jay.

Roger.

 

[Sambaman]

Thanks Roger, appreciate the kind words and welcome back!

Luca, I just linked over to your site, kick-a$$! The pics look great, you did a wonderful job on them. I also much appreciate the link to my site. I am flattered you would use my work on your site! Thanks again,

Jay H.
OKC

 

[Guy]

Here's a link to Figuralia'a website and Jay's version

Jay's Dante Version - click here