WIP Here They Come - Coldstream Guard / Hougomount 1815 - 3rd update

[smudger1960]

Although I don't use oils this is still very informative and very helpful.
Mick

Many thanks mick

 

[smudger1960]

Ma

All good stuff Brian...all fans of yours will be delighted, and maybe try something different...always interesting to see other painters pallette...keep up the good work..Mike

Many thanks mate,I love trying different things when it comes to painting,it doesn't always work for everyone,glad you like it

 

[smudger1960]

That's really beginning to take on the 'Smudger' look.
Many thanks for the s.b.s. details for the red coat.

Cheers,
Andrew

Thanks a lot Andrew

 

[smudger1960]

Hello Brian

amazing work and many many thanks for sharing your palette and method.

I'm loving seeing this bust and the KGL gentleman develop.

Cheers

Huw

Many thanks Huw,glad you like both subjects

 

[smudger1960]

Brilliant, thanks for sharing.

Many thanks mate

 

[smudger1960]

Some more progress,still slow going but it's getting there !

 

[NickM]

Looking great so far, Brian. Beaut painting, as always mate. He's starting to get that battle-worn, dirty look already.

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Coming along nicely Brian. I like the subdued brickish red. When you started off I thought you were going too far toward the bright scarlet but I should have known better.

 

[smudger1960]

Thank you Nick,much appreciated

 

[smudger1960]

Thanks Colin,i always start off with fresh colours which may look to bright but I work in the colours through different stages

 

[Huw63]

Fantastic rendition of wear and tear. Superb work as ever Brian.

Cheers

Huw

 

[smudger1960]

Fantastic rendition of wear and tear. Superb work as ever Brian.

Cheers

Huw

Thanks Huw,I'm in the home stretch now,soon be finished

 

[Nap]

Stunning painting there Brian ...wear and tear are your speciality mate

A great set piece telling a story

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[taff edwards]

Hi mate
Awesome mate love the worn weatherd painting indicative of what the Infantary solider looks like when fighting during any period a true interpretation of of the fighting soldier , all to often figures are produced to clinical and look like they are off the parade ground
My dad who served in Normandy / Holland Germany at one point had German parachute scarf cut off German flying boots and a Walher p38 and and an Mp40 regulation no effective yes , in the Ardennes he wore a reversible German smock white side out
Great work mate
Chris

 

[smudger1960]

Cheers kev,in the final stages now

 

[smudger1960]

Hi chris,its not everyones thing I know,but I love to portray my subjects with a campaign battle look to them,its just something I like to do with my busts and figures,the results I get really please me and a lot of members on planet seem to like it as well,so that's a bonus

 

[smudger1960]

some more progress made today,i can now see the light at the end of the tunnel,need another session on the knapsack and waterbottle plus straps,couple of sessions on the cuffs and lace,need to finish the buckles and buttons,these can all be sorted in the next couple of sessions before its complete


Brian

 

[taff edwards]

Looking fantastic mate

 

[smudger1960]

thank you chris for your kind comments

 

[taff edwards]

I love the color of the oil skin cover on the head gear , it looks like his mouth is dry great effect on his lips , I think Jimbo was telling me once that the one side of there faces became quite blackened from the discharge of the musket going to give my guardsman a bit of a filter
Cheers Chris