WIP General of Division Eduard de Colbert-Chabanais bust 200mm

[Nap]

Hi Colin

Liking the new eyes ..it’s always a question when to paint them!

You’ve used the early morning time well , face looks really good

Looking forward to seeing the plastron and of course the embroidery

ENJOY

Happy brushes

Nap

 

[clubcat]

I like where this is going, Colin. Fantastic facial detail.
Melanie

 

[Colin_Fraser]

I like where this is going, Colin. Fantastic facial detail.
Melanie

Thx Melanie

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Embroidery started.

 

[Richie]

Hi Colin,
That's some fancy detail to paint on that one, I look forward to watching this one develop. All that gold braid would scare the paint off my brush for sure.
cheers
Richie

 

[Briggsy]

Given the size of the figure the gold lace demands a lot of detail and it's nice seeing the build up process.

Simon

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Hi Colin,
That's some fancy detail to paint on that one, I look forward to watching this one develop. All that gold braid would scare the paint off my brush for sure.
cheers
Richie

Luckily I love painting gold embroidery and medals I think of you painting all that Denison. Give me gold oak leaf any day.

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Embroidery done. Clean up needed. Medals and epaulettes next. Still needs more hair work.

 

[Malkie]

Once again I must compliment you on your attention to detail, you manage to keep the braiding perfectly uniform.

Malkie

 

[Briggsy]

Crickey you don't dawdle when it comes to painting. This just keeps getting better.

Simon

 

[Nap]

Crickey you don't dawdle when it comes to painting. This just keeps getting better.

Simon

Agree there on both points Mr B

A pleasure seeing Colin paint this

Look forward to seeing more

Happy brushes everyone

Nap

 

[MalcC]

Very nice work so far, you've certainly got your work cut out with all the detail.

Malc

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Once again I must compliment you on your attention to detail, you manage to keep the braiding perfectly uniform.

Malkie

This is the perfect bust for a detail fan. Thanks

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Awards mostly done. I’ll be circling back on his face a bit.

 

[arj]

Very nice work Colin.
This is very timely for me as I've just started assembling this bust.
Now I've got your excellent W.I.P. to follow.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Very nice work Colin.
This is very timely for me as I've just started assembling this bust.
Now I've got your excellent W.I.P. to follow.

Cheers,
Andrew

You’ll enjoy it Andrew. I had to do some filling on mine when I assembled it. Hope you have better luck.

 

[Nap]

Hi Colin

Nice work on the awards .....looking very tidy and impressive what references did you use ?

The coat is going to be challenging !

@arj hope we see your WIP as well ....where did you purchase yours from SK, Historex ?

Following with interest

Happy brushes to all

Nap

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Hi Colin

Nice work on the awards .....looking very tidy and impressive what references did you use ?

The coat is going to be challenging !

@arj hope we see your WIP as well ....where did you purchase yours from SK, Historex ?

Following with interest

Happy brushes to all

Nap

Thanks Nap. Got his awards from Six’ Dictionaire Biografique and Wiki and then pics via google search and old Osenat auction catalogues.



The coat is supposed to be velvet. I am researching how to render velvet in my spare time.

I got mine from Alexandre direct. I usually buy from Historex Agents but couldn’t wait as this was part of a Christmas gift from Mrs and her sister. They wanted the order in before Dec. 25. I also got Marmont and Rommel. Great gift.

Colin

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Started the epaulettes…a work art in themselves by Ebroin.

Colin