G.A. Mitchell bust.

[dm. mitchell]

Well, I'm feeling a little ambitious. Gonna try the ol' back and forth. Hoping it won't be too much on my plate.
This is a bust from Mitches Military I ordered last week. Casting is a little rough, with a few repairs required, but shouldn't be too crazy.
Look George Mitchell up if you are unfamiliar with him.
Again, stay tuned.....

 

[peedee]

So there's a fair old bit of primer flying about there sir.

Hope you enjoy working on this pair....and both of them so different as well.

Paul.

 

[dm. mitchell]

Yes sir!
Should test my skills to a whole other level. Also forgot to mention, I'm gonna try oils for the first time!!!
See what happens! Just might have to seperate the projects, but it's always worth the try@.

Darren

 

[peedee]

Yes sir!
Should test my skills to a whole other level. Also forgot to mention, I'm gonna try oils for the first time!!!
See what happens! Just might have to seperate the projects, but it's always worth the try@. Darren

Oh yeah.....attaboy,
Way to go........... make it easy for yourself eh!

best of luck lionheart
Paul

 

[Scotty]

That's a lovely bust, what is the back and forth?
Scotty.

 

[Adrian Cowdry]

Oils for the first time? - Good stuff - I first read about Verlinden doing that and I never looked back when I first started.

 

[Adrian Cowdry]

And a great subject to be certain.

 

[dm. mitchell]

That's a lovely bust, what is the back and forth?
Scotty.

I plan on working on two pieces at once. Two completely different subjects. Hence, back and forth. Sorry if you thought it was some mystic painting technique!! LOL!

 

[dm. mitchell]

Oils for the first time? - Good stuff - I first read about Verlinden doing that and I never looked back when I first started.

So have you ever used the water mixable oils, and if so, what do you think of them? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Darren

 

[Scotty]

I plan on working on two pieces at once. Two completely different subjects. Hence, back and forth. Sorry if you thought it was some mystic painting technique!! LOL!

How disappointing. ☺Good luck with this.
Scotty.

 

[Adrian Cowdry]

Darren

No I have not used water mixable oils - never heard of them either? Oil and water don't mix - do they?

Unless you mean the line of acrylic paints by the oil paint manufacturers - I have used these but not for flesh tones - more for groundwork and the like.

If you have water mixable oils do let me know how you get on...I use normal oils and enamels mixed - mixing the two enables the paint to dry quicker - oils tend to take a long time to dry unless you water them down (thin them).

 

[dm. mitchell]

Darren

No I have not used water mixable oils - never heard of them either? Oil and water don't mix - do they?

Unless you mean the line of acrylic paints by the oil paint manufacturers - I have used these but not for flesh tones - more for groundwork and the like.

If you have water mixable oils do let me know how you get on...I use normal oils and enamels mixed - mixing the two enables the paint to dry quicker - oils tend to take a long time to dry unless you water them down (thin them).

Yes. This was my thought too!! Oil and water??? But there is such a thing....the drying time and blending effects of oils, but clean up with water. No solvents!! A plus for me, as I am a Pressman, and deal with solvents all day!!
Anyway, I will be sure to let you know.
Darren

 

[dm. mitchell]

Ok. So let me clear things up and explain a little more about what I meant when I said the MMM bust was a "little rough.".
In no way did I mean it wasn't a decent casting, but did have a few minimal flaws that required a little MS to repair (ie- air bubbles). I think a total of 10 minutes were spent on these!!
Anyway, a great piece and great subjuct, can't wait to get it going!
I'm sure you've all been there , but if not, check out Mitches Military Models. Great prices, and great customer service!
Thanks,
Darren

 

[Adrian Cowdry]

Darren

let me know the manufacturer of those paints - I'd like to give them a try.

 

[Eludia]

A lot of the major artists' paint manufacturers have a water-mixable oil product line:

Winsor & Newton Artisan
Holbein Duo Aqua
Royal Talens Cobra

To name a few.

 

[Adrian Cowdry]

I'll check them out.