Finally!

[Andrew Craft]

I finally got to make a start on the freedom fighter today after watching many people post fantastic versions of theirs.
So here is my humble attempt, I have only started working on the face and put a basecoat of red down, hair and moustache are only basecoat too.

Would love to know what you think.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[pmfs]

Hi Andrew!

the contrast between shadows and lights are very well done.
I like very much.

 

[tonydawe]

Looks excellent to me Andrew. The eyes look particularly good. Can't ait to see what you do with the rest of the bust.

 

[housecarl]

Great start Andrew. Enjoy the braid.
Carl

 

[winston]

Very nice start, flesh is great!!!
Philippe

 

[1969]

i think you are of to a very good start and i like your highlights to the face they look very good.

Steve

 

[Aterz]

Andrew, great start and excellent choice of fleshtone,I like it.
I look forward the next step

Regards from Italy
Andrea

 

[Andrew Craft]

Thanks all,
after seeing this on the screen I think I need to make the eyes a little smaller.

Carl, thanks, not looking forward to the braid work.
How's yours coming along?

 

[davidmitchell]

Looks like you are off to great start with this one Andrew, very nice flesh tones.


Cheers David

 

[megroot]

Great start on this awesome bust.

Marc

 

[Major_Goose]

You are off to a nice start mate !
Waiting to see your progress !!

Costas

 

[Andrew Craft]

Today's effort, not much time to paint today so I played around with the braid work. This is the result after yesterdays trials and Marc's suggestions.
I think it's a lot better than yesterday.
Tips and comments always welcome.
Cheers,
Andrew

 

[housecarl]

Looks well Andrew. What was the final formula?
Carl.

 

[Andrew Craft]

Hey Carl, thanks
I use reaper acrylics so I'm not sure of the actual colours but I started with a base coat of copper metallic paint then used amber gold to paint each twist in the braid, then did a wash of ancient bronze. I highlighted each twist with golden blonde and used leather brown for the shadows.
It still needs a little tidying up but I think the colour combination is about right.
I hope that's a little helpful.

Andrew.

 

[gordy]

Nice swarthy tone, and subtle

 

[Andrew Craft]

Finished the braid work today, I'm quite happy with how it looks. Any suggestions are welcome, I'm always looking for ways to improve.

Cheers,
Andrew.

 

[Andrew Craft]

Oh, and thanks for all the comments and suggestions so far they have helped my painting improve so much in such a short time. I appreciate it.

Andrew.

 

[housecarl]

Looks well Andrew, I'll have to do mine now.
Carl.

 

[winston]

Hello Andrew

I love this bust, for metal I use to make shadows or give deappest view Citadel Ink Wash Elfe very diluate with water no other meduim. You see after more detail and brightness, I post this evening some to show you the result on bust.

Philippe

 

[Meehan34]

he looks really nice.