Drummer -progress

[slaj]

So here's where I stand with the 2nd figure of the diorama -the drummer. More pics will follow.Hope you like it.

Stephen Mallia

 

[slaj]

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[slaj]

back

 

[JCOX]

Nice!

-jim cox

 

[Patrick Kirk]

Stephen,
Very nice...I like the green and red...very nicely done!
I can't wait to see this vignette all together...

All the best

Patrick

 

[John Long]

So far so good Stephen. I like the red, could you elaborate on it a little.

 

[Kisifer]

Very nice work so far Stephen. The combination of green and red looks really nice and you did great so far. I can't wait to see your vignette done.

 

[slaj]

John and all thanks for the comments.My approach to reds , especially if they are the vibrant type , like in this occasion , is to start with a rather dark mix. Then you work your way up the highlights. In fact I do more h/L than shadows on reds with the dilutions being rather higher than usual. The mix for this one is the following. I started with abase of AC13 + a touch of AC38 + a touch of black. As you notice you have a rather dark mix because even the AC13 on it's own is medium to dark in shade. First H/L are with base + AV909. Another H/L is AV909 on its own.For the extreme highlights I add a little AC9 flesh to the 2nd H/L. You have to be carefull with this one since if you overdo it you end up with a faded look to the uniform. Not the case with this one being such a flamboyant type.Shadows are added with a touch of Ac38 + a touch of black to the base colour. Deep shadows are a very diluted wash in pure black . I hope this gives you a good idea of my approach to this rather complicated colour.

Stephen Mallia

 

[Ernest]

Very good figure I like the green and reds lights and shadows...
Keep the good work...

ER

 

[Roc]

Stephen, good work, looking forward to your next step.

Cheers
Roc.

 

[yeo_64]

WELL DONE,Stephen ! I,too,will be looking forward to the completion of the vignette. Cheers !
Kenneth.

 

[Jason W.]

Wonderful work, Stephen!!

 

[slaj]

Guys,thanks.my next post will show the completed figure.


Stephen Mallia

 

[Guy]

Fantastic work Stephen......look forward to seeing the finished figure.

Whats next on your bench?

 

[slaj]

Guy, thanks. I have to finish this diorama before doing anything else. I have to take it with me to Boston since it's a commisioned piece so I don't want to leave it to the last minute.Next figure - musician of the 17th light.All yellow and blue !!!!

Stephen Mallia

 

[Joe Hudson]

Hey Stephen,

I am sorry for a note replying sooner! My crazy AOL! Well now that is out, I really like this and I love the other one as well. I really like the colors you have on these and look forward to seeing it in Boston. I am also looking forward to the next one, sounds like another cool one.

All the best,

Joe

 

[slaj]

Hey Joe , no problem.Thanks for the comments. I'm eager to see your work 'live' too in Boston. In fact I'm eager to see you and all the others on this site.I think it's gonna be great. If anything this diorama is going to be colourful.Will keep you posted

Stephen Mallia

 

[garyjd]

Stephen, Very nice job on the sculpting and painting.~Gary

 

[slaj]

gary , thanks.Don't know if you noticed but I posted pics of the finished piece.

Stephen Mallia