Knight of Heaven.

[anstontyke]

come late to this thread but just read from start to finish, a great painting tutorial.
the face is great and the finish you have got on the helmet looks great.
welcome to the forum by the way, you will find that the people on here are a really great bunch and are always willing to help.

tony

 

[Guy Van Ginneken]

Tony, don't tell them but...I want you to know they're awesome !

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Jay that figure looks great, probably looks even better viewing it without the photography, I guess you are at the stage now where we all ask ourselves is it finished, will I stop, and of course it comes down to personal taste and that gives each individual painter their own style. The planeteers who have been following your thread have put forward some great tips and you have taken many of these on board and improved your figure, what I would normally do now is leave the figure and go onto the shield, this will allow you a little bit of think time and you may find that once the shield is completed and you position it against the figure that some small improvements will become more obvious and easier to decide on.
As I said before you certainly have the skills to produce nice work and this bust will be a goodin when your done with it.
TERRY

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Sorry Guy, I am calling you Jay, its an age thing lol.
TERRY

 

[Guy Van Ginneken]

Thank you Terry, no worries, I know this age thing LOL !
I applied Humbrol enamels on the shield as a base paint and next are the oils to be slapped on.
It will be easier to decide if the bust is finished once the shield is attached, you're right on that Terry.

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

That's the way to go Guy I am just about the same stage as you with a bust and pondering over the same issues, see pic.
TERRY

 

[Geoff Charman]

Just seen the pic of your full bust Guy, he looks super, love the head and helmet and to me the tunic is just right, must have a look at the DVD again to compare.
I must get this bust to go with the one of Salah ad-din from the film.

 

[Viking Bob]

Guy, this is superb, love the colour's of the tunic, how do you get the oil so flat?
The flesh is also some thing else, lovely.
Regards

 

[Guy Van Ginneken]

Terry, your bust looks well done. Did you create a thread on it ?

 

[Guy Van Ginneken]

Geoff, thanks sir ! This bust is a joy to paint, I really recommend it.

 

[Guy Van Ginneken]

Guy, this is superb, love the colour's of the tunic, how do you get the oil so flat?
The flesh is also some thing else, lovely.
Regards

Bob, I don't like visible brush strokes as often seen in thicker layers of oil paint. I first apply the different shades. I then remove 95% of the paint with a clean, soft brush. The shades get blended and what's left is a very thin layer of paint which dries fast (overnight) so it's possible to move on quickly. I'm not that good in English but I hope I make myself clear.
Best regards ! Guy.

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Guy I done a thread regarding how to make a flag or pennant which was related to this bust, I have it made and undercoated in acrylics ready for the oils, but last night I had the same pigment and none blending problems that I have been trying to solve on another thread and had to strip the oils off in order to start again.
While working on the Norman bust and coming up against unsatisfactory results I have turned to PF regarding painting metallics without sparkles, painting with oils and what brand and method to use to get over the above issues, I have tried some of the suggestions on this bust so it is turning into a experimental piece of work that I will bring to a finish at some stage and hopefully approach my next bust having learnt something.
I like the finishes that you are getting on your Helmet, Chain Mail, Clothing, leather glove etc so your techniques and the paints that you use interest me, I know you have included some of this info already but if you can provide any additional info it would be great.
As I mentioned the pennant here are some pictures of it from a previous thread.
TERRY

 

[Viking Bob]

Bob, I don't like visible brush strokes as often seen in thicker layers of oil paint. I first apply the different shades. I then remove 95% of the paint with a clean, soft brush. The shades get blended and what's left is a very thin layer of paint which dries fast (overnight) so it's possible to move on quickly. I'm not that good in English but I hope I make myself clear.
Best regards ! Guy.

Thanks for taking time out to explain, I will try this.

 

[Guy Van Ginneken]

That tennant looks the part Terry. I'll make a list of my Humbrol metal colors, and put them in this thread.
At your service Bob.

I applied acrylic gloss coat onto the shield and after overnight drying a wash (oils Raw umber + Raw sienna + white spirit) was brushed on. 10 minutes later I made scratches with the side of a toothpick.
More to come.

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Guy are you using techniques on the shield that you would normally use on your armoured vehicles, it looks great so far.
TERRY

 

[Guy Van Ginneken]

Thank you Terry !
This bust is done, it was big fun to paint.
Thanks everybody for the supportive replies, I appreciate them a lot.

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Guy that bust has turned out really nice and you should approach your next one with a degree of added confidence as each section of this KOH has been tastefully painted and nothing has been overdone.
Lovely job.
TERRY

 

[Guy Van Ginneken]

Thank you Terry, much appreciated my friend !

 

[Jay-BFG]

Very Nice finish AG, loving the moody photo

 

[Geoff Charman]

Superb work Guy, and seeing yours has made me want to get one even more.
Lovely pics as well by the way.