General Hancock bust

[Mongo Mel]

Hello all.
I wanted to share the first traditional figure (excluding my 2 flats) that I've finished in a very long time. Over 1 1/2 years now!
It's not that I'm not painting, I've just been in a big slump trying to finish something.
This is my version of the APG bust of General Winfield Scott Hancock.
I've tried painting this piece many, many times since I bought it, but with no success. So, I decided to pull it out of my "cubbyhole of shame" once again, clean it up and give it another shot. I managed to get a face that I was satisfied with and kept on painting. My big reason for trying so many times was my idea of how I wanted to have it mounted. Based on the unusual pose, I was immediately reminded of a cameo. I used an oval soapstone soap dish as the background, using the underside of the dish since it gave me a nice framing.
I think it's far from my best work but I am happy enough with the results.
And even happier to have finally finished a piece!
Thanks for looking,
Craig

 

[arj]

This is an excellent bust by Matt Springer, which I enjoyed painting myself.
Unfortunately, I'm unable to see your version.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Mongo Mel]

Thanks for letting me know of the problem. I'll see if I can fix it.

 

[winfield]

That is brilliant. The sculpting and the painting. Where likenesses of actual people sometimes fall short, this one is spot on. Thanks for posting.

 

[Wayneb]

Very nice.....The finished piece looks excellent....

Wayne

 

[Nap]

Craig

A great bust and very nicely painted ..worth the wait! And I like the presentation

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Tecumsea]

Very nicely done Craig, I think you are being very hard on yourself. The face is very well done and I love the way you have framed it, that background colour works well.

Keith

 

[anstontyke]

love the painting and the setting.

tony

 

[megroot]

Excellent work.

Marc

 

[John Bowery]

Very nicely done and welcome back.
Cheers
John

 

[Randy Myers]

Well done! A very creative display idea too.

 

[Chris Ribchester]

Certainly done it justice, super work.

Chris

 

[pmfs]

Lovely work Mr.Craig!

Cheers,
Pedro.

 

[V.Martin]

Fine idea! I congratulate!

 

[mil-mart]

Excellent painting and presentation.

Cheers Ken

 

[Mongo Mel]

Thanks everybody. I appreciate all the kind comments

 

[oldtrousers]

Beautiful work, Craig!

Scott

 

[bucsfan21]

Nice job Craig! Remember you from TimeLines and the other figure site prior to Timelines. Recall that you knew of one of my favorite Pittsburgh Pirates from the early 2000's-(2001-2005) Rob Mackowiak.
Glad to see you back painting!

All the Best, Terry Martin-Member of the Atlanta Miniature Figure Society

 

[Mongo Mel]

Thanks Scott and Terry.

Terry of course I remember you too from Timelines. Hard for me to forget that screen name
Being with the Atlanta group, I'd bet you know my friend Dee from that area.

Craig

 

[arj]

Very nice painting and excellent presentation.

Cheers,
Andrew