El Greco's Hoplite

[brian]

I've had this head sitting on my painting area for some time now .Must get round to finishing him although painting faces is my favourite part of a figure so i'll get round to doing the rest hopefully soon.
Brian

 

[gordy]

Very nice tones Brian!

 

[pmfs]

Fantastic work on the face Brian.

 

[scipion94]

Fantastic work.
I think the tones of skin are very realistic.
if you don't mind and are so kind .... can you tell me what colors are used for the base, lights and shadows for the skin ?
Congratulations.

 

[DEL]

Brian
a stunner as ever, I hadn't noticed this figure before this post, it could be a beauty if you carry it through.
Cheers
Derek

 

[Alkimia]

Beatiful work!!
Enzo

 

[Dennis]

Brian I do hope you have finished this lovely model in time for Sword & Lance mate, I am really looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.
Regards
Dennis

 

[Jimbo]

Very good skin tones Brian.
Cheers
Jimbo

 

[BarrieHynd]

Lovely work as usual Brian, look forward to your progress.

Barrie.

 

[sarouman]

Very goog fleshtones!!!
Bravo Brian!!!

Alexandros

http://alexminiatures.blogspot.com/

 

[housecarl]

Lovely work as usual Brian.
Carl.

 

[megroot]

As always Brian, i wish i could paint faces and skintone's your way.
Stunning work .

Marc

 

[ausf]

Beautiful work, I too wouldn't mind hearing what you've used.

 

[jimmy1969]

Beautiful, my ideal facial color

 

[flart1943]

Beautifully painted face.
Pete

 

[Theodoros]

Dear brian, the eyes of your bust are for study !

 

[brian]

Fantastic work.
I think the tones of skin are very realistic.
if you don't mind and are so kind .... can you tell me what colors are used for the base, lights and shadows for the skin ?
Congratulations.

Hi Pedro
The oil mix i use is as follows-for the base i use Gold Ochre,Titanium White and Brown Red by Shinhan ( i used to use Rowney's Georgian Madder Brown but they stopped making it) I add a touch of Raw Umber to kill off the starkness of the mix.I add Tit White for the highlights and use W&N's Brown madder for the shading.I apply the oils over a grey and white primer and once i've established a reasonable result i allow it to dry completely.
I add more highlights and shading with the same colours wet on dry.
Brian

 

[davidmitchell]

Great work as always Brian,look forward to seeing this in the flesh soon mate.


Cheers David

 

[dArtagnan]

Excellent skintones, Brian! Very smooth!
Eddy