WIP Imperial Gallery British Redcoat

[kagemusha]

Simply stunning David. A real lesson in oil painting a face.
regards, Ron

 

[meizi]

Extremly good! Love the face so much.
Congratulations. Meizi

 

[BobLff257]

Wow Dave,

I cannot add anything that has been said, quite stunning, thanks alot for it. I was concerned by the wrinkles on the face of the master, thought it made him look a little old but your brushwork has aceived what I envisoned, a weather beaten veteran. Again well done, look forward to see it's progression.

Rob

 

[Michael Tse]

Soulful...

 

[Marcel]

Beautiful work David!
Looking forward to the rest.

Cheers,
Marcel.

 

[slaj]

Superb painting my friend. Simply inspirational

Steve

 

[davidmitchell]

Thanks to everyone for your wonderful comments,its always good to get positive feedback.


Cheers David

 

[unknown01]

Great start David.
The skin tone and a facial expression are very wonderful.
I'd like to follow.

Mitsutaka.

 

[chippy]

I can't add any more than what's already been said , a truly stunning paint job . Has anyone else noticed the likeness of the face to the famous actor Trevor Howard , even the nose is the same .
chippy

 

[davidmitchell]

Thanks Mitsutaka for your comments,thanks Gordon had not noticed the likeness although I thought he looked a bit like Pete Postlethwaite.The Redcoat is progressing well so should have some photos soon.


Cheers David

 

[smudger1960]

Thats great work dave,i like the painting and lights on the lips,the face looks very realistic,like a veteran,looking forward to the redcoat painting

Brian

 

[davidmitchell]

Thanks Brian,tried to get that look and it seems to have worked.


Cheers David

 

[dancap3286]

Cracking stuff David...

it's not my era of interest but it intrigues me for some reason. I think it it the toughened weathered look you have given him.

 

[davidmitchell]

Thanks Dan glad you like him.


Cheers David

 

[moz]

Excellent painting, i watched peter morton sculpting this and i think that the painting has really captured the look Pete was after. Very nice.
Pete used shnozzer durante as an inspiration for this bust.Hes behind me as i type this so he wont mind.

 

[polyphemus]

"when you're young at heart"

Geoff

 

[pmfs]

Very nicely done David.

 

[davidmitchell]

Thanks guys for your interest, hope to post more progress soon.


Cheers David

 

[blabsy]

Hi David,
top work mate,look forward to more instalments.
Best Regards
Paul

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Looking like a real winner Dave,Face is fantastic and the tricorn looks like real felt, and the subtly on the shirt is terrific,the rest for you should be a doddle.

Cheers Ronnie