Hawker-Lanoe

[blabsy]

Hi All,
its been some time I know,but a short while ago I was tasked to paint this bust for Hawk.uk
I had just got some acrylics,just primary colours,I addmit I'm out my depth with them,but hey I thought I'd give it a go!
I did soften the face with a little oil paint(skin tones),I've a lot to learn.....
Thanks' for looking.
Best Regards
Paul

 

[housecarl]

Looking good Paul, like the texture that you've painted on the balaclava.
Carl.

 

[tonydawe]

Hi Paul,

You've been keeping a very low profile lately mate. Good to see you're trying the acrylics. Switching over to the darkside as it were! Nice face on this bust.

 

[Dan Morton]

Very nice, Paul!

The muted cool skin color and shining eyes convey (to me) a feverish look. Maybe a flu sufferer? Well done.

All the best,
Dan

 

[megroot]

Looking good Paul.

Marc

 

[blabsy]

Cheers carl,tony,dan and marc,
the painting took two and a half hours one sitting, found them easy for detail like the balaclava,hard to blend with,much happier with Humbrols or oils, but need to give them a fair crack,i like the way they look for material, my colour selection was limited black,white,red,brown,green,yellow,blue.
Just a bit of fun,keep trying somthing new.
Thanks' again for looking and taking the time.
Best Regards
Paul

Tony,
at present I've been slapping paint on busts for Hawk.uk for box art, but I am painting Tiny Troopers Lieut Col John Douglas 11th Hussars 1856, will share when I've more pic's.
But I've looked through the forum from time to time.......;-)