WIP La Garde Recule - Waterloo 1815

[smudger1960]

I may not quite understand the proper history of the piece . But I can tell quality looking grest

Many thanks sansom for your kind comments

 

[smudger1960]

The art of the military figure at its best, SUPERB Brian, I can tell you now I look every day, this is so exciting and truly inspirational.

Many thanks graham,it's starting to come together in my mind now

 

[smudger1960]

There is nothing to add that hasn't been said Brian except that your work inspires me to push harder in my own.
A true masterclass of the art of figures/presentation and commitment

Very best

Ron

Many thanks Ron,I always strive to do a better piece than the previous one,many thanks for your comments mate

 

[smudger1960]

I've managed to complete a little more today on the 4th grenadier,i'm reasonably happy with where I'm at,still some small details and some tidying up to do before we can call it finished



Brian

 

[BarrieHynd]

Hi Kev,it would look great with legs but I'm not that great a sculptor so I'll settle for busts mate

"Not that great a sculptor" You may want to rethink that Brian with what you are producing here mate. Gets better with every post you put on here.
Barrie.

 

[carl reid]

I agree with Barrie mate! Your sculpting looks pretty smokey to me mate.
the posture and proportions look spot on. The attitude, animation and the pathos of the piece is superb. The story is clear to see. Superb Brian, absolutely superb!

Carl

 

[smudger1960]

"Not that great a sculptor" You may want to rethink that Brian with what you are producing here mate. Gets better with every post you put on here.
Barrie.

Many thanks Barrie,it's only uniform stuff I'm confident with,the arms are stock parts sculpted by Carl,I havnt got the skill to produce arms and legs or even a face.
I tried a face once and it looked like john Merrick when I'd finished,trying to get some good sculpting books

 

[smudger1960]

I agree with Barrie mate! Your sculpting looks pretty smokey to me mate.
the posture and proportions look spot on. The attitude, animation and the pathos of the piece is superb. The story is clear to see. Superb Brian, absolutely superb!

Carl

Many thanks Carl for your kind comments mate,I don't think you'll be losing any sleep over my sculpting skills mate,can you recommend any decent sculpting books mate ?

 

[carl reid]

The only books I can think of Brian are the ones sold by Tirranti's, and I only seen one of them. Can't say if they are any good or not.
I mainly use art books mate. The discipline is much the same. All you need to study is human anatomy.
The best ones I found was by Louise Gordon. She's creates all the art for medical books.
I'll try find some and send you the links.

Carl

 

[smudger1960]

The only books I can think of Brian are the ones sold by Tirranti's, and I only seen one of them. Can't say if they are any good or not.
I mainly use art books mate. The discipline is much the same. All you need to study is human anatomy.
The best ones I found was by Louise Gordon. She's creates all the art for medical books.
I'll try find some and send you the links.

Carl

Cheers Carl,appriciate that

 

[ChaosCossack]

Be kind Carl... share those links with all of us sculpturally challenged

Brian, though I'm not a huge fan of bustd or half figures, this is a fantastic idea and your execution is outstanding so far. Look forward to seeing some colour on these guys soon. IMHO, accurate or not, much like the period paintings posted above, the flag gives the scene a strong, colourful, romantic and recognizable focus... really anchours the whole group and draws them together... like all "Defending the Colour'' diorama, vignette or historical painting.

Great project... Carry on MacDuff!!!

Colin

 

[carl reid]

Here's a link to amazon for Louise Gordon book(s). If you scroll down other title are available. All look pretty interesting and useful.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer...15E22BZO/0713459468/ref=cm_ciu_images_pl_link

Carl

 

[carl reid]

Here's a link to Alec Tirranti.http://www.tiranti.co.uk/EdgeImpact...tegory=2&Content=Books:+Sculpture+Techniques+

Carl

 

[carl reid]

As you can see Tirranti's
sell a wealth of kit for sculpture, tools, armature wire, various clays as well as books etc.

Carl

 

[smudger1960]

As you can see Tirranti's
sell a wealth of kit for sculpture, tools, armature wire, various clays as well as books etc.

Carl

Thanks very much carl for that

 

[swralph]

Some great work going on here Brian.Can't wait for the painting.
Ralph.

 

[smudger1960]

Some great work going on here Brian.Can't wait for the painting.
Ralph.

Thanks ralph,its slow progress and the painting stage is a few weeks away yet mate

 

[OldTaff]

Really, Brian, surely you're going to keep hacking away until your fingers go numb and you have blurred vision ?

Alan

 

[smudger1960]

Really, Brian, surely you're going to keep hacking away until your fingers go numb and you have blurred vision ?

Alan

I already have numbed fingers Alan and blurred vision,it's called old age,55 this year and I feel 75

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

I already have numbed fingers Alan and blurred vision,it's called old age,55 this year and I feel 75

55 !! you are a teenager