WIP Critique General Monash, 1/5th scale bust 3D Freeform

[Nap]

Tony

Hope the trip was successful ! .....

He is looking really good even now so with the washes you will be adding ....even better

Ribbons are looking nice as well ..few tweaks as you say

Looking forward to seeing more

Nap

 

[Wings5797]

He is coming on a storm Tony.
Now comes my favourite point in the life of your pieces, turning a great bust into a masterpiece.
Thanks for the up date Mate
Keith

 

[arj]

I second what Kev and Keith said above.
Looking forward to your next step.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[phil_h]

It's been great seeing this come together, and as with everybody else, I'm anxiously waiting to see the next couple of steps.
Phil

 

[tonydawe]

Nap, Keith, Andrew and Phil, thanks for your ongoing encouragement gents. I really do appreciate your comments.

The next step for this bust will be the application of the oil paint washes, which will deepen the colours and add additional contrast into the officers tunic, the hair and the skin tones.

I'll also be adding some shine to the Sam Browne belt and the leather chin strap around the brim of the peaked cap.

Hopefully it will be finished by this time next week.

 

[MCPWilk]

Superbly done.

Mike

 

[tonydawe]

Hi guys,

It's been some time since I updated my thread and showed you the final pics of the Monash bust.

I've been pretty sick recently and lost my eyesight for several days last week. It's come back now but is still quite blurry and I wont be painting anything for some time.

Just before I got sick I managed to finish off the Monash bust.

I've added a few washes of oil paint over the tunic, some gloss varnish to the leather Sam Browne belt and finished the service ribbons above the breast pocket. The colours look off in these pictures. The tunic is much darker and browner in real life.

Thanks to everyone who commented on this thread and offered their support and encouragement.

 

[arj]

Sorry to hear about the illness Tony.
All the best for a swift recovery.

As for the bust. That looks fantastic, as usual.
Very, very well done.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[tonydawe]

Thanks Andrew, I appreciate your comments mate.

 

[Andrew Perren]

Geez hope you're ok cobber. They did tell you you'd go blind if you didn't stop that

The General looks the business. Well done & hope you feel better and get back to the bench.

 

[Nap]

Tony

You take it easy mate look after yourself ...as for the painting he looks as expected great , fine fleshwork and lime the ribbons

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Hi Tony

Hoping you get well soon mate, sounds like you've been through the mill so hope worst of it is over now.

Monash is an impressive paint up & do hope you will soon be back doing you projects.

Thinking of you,
Mike

 

[Chrisr]

Excellent result Tony.

Sorry to hear about your illness and loss of sight. Let's hope you have a speedy recovery.

Chris

 

[mil-mart]

A stunning finish Tony.
Sorry to hear about your illness , take it easy mate and here's wishing you a speedy and full recovery.

Ken

 

[housecarl]

Looking good Tony.
Get well soon.

 

[tonydawe]

Thanks everyone, I truly appreciate all your warm messages and support.

 

[Dan Morton]

Get well soon, Tony! Fine painting on the Monash bust!

All the best,
Dan

 

[Wings5797]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery mate.
Take care
Keith