La Tene Celt

[Shane]

Hey Everybody,

Here is my LA Tene Celt, 400 BC. This is work in progress, so there is still some painting to be done. When done this will be the boxart. The bust is based on a few La Tene artifacts and represents the Celtic version of the Greek linothorax. The color selections are based on natural dye samples provided by Gary Gates.

Shane

 

[Guy]

Beautiful work Shane. What size is he?

 

[Dan Morton]

Very nice, Shane! What an odd looking helmet they wore!

All the best,
Dan

 

[Shane]

Hey Guy,

Guess I should have mentioned that it is 1/9 or 200mm.

shane

 

[diosytexas]

hi shane. great bust i hope you can post some front views. dave.

 

[Roy]

Hi Shane, he looks great, as Dave mentioned, I'd love to see some other views when you have the opportunity. The helmet is a beautiful shape, and the face looks really excellent and in profile reminds me of a british comedy actor...perhaps some of the guys from the U.K. can also see the resemblance (he also hosts a history programme)

All the best.

Roy.

 

[garyjd]

Shane, You're teasing us with that profile. The face looks really nice.~Gary

 

[megroot]

Shane,

That are some great colours you used. Gary send me some examples of his pictures to. But it is not as easy to make them. I think you did it very well. And if you work in oils i really wanted that you share them with us.

Marc

 

[Shane]

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the comments. A frontal view will be coming soon.

Marc,

This photo is not a good indication of the actual colors. The linothorax colors are simple mixes.

Faded madder:
Flesh+Cad. Yellow Deep Hue+Unbleached Titanium
Highlights: more Unbleached Titanium
Shading: Add Mars Brown

Woad vegital pattern:
Prussian Blue+Unbleached Titanium
Highlights: more Unbleached Titanium

Shane

 

[megroot]

Thanks Shane,

It is be usefull for my next celtic.

Marc

 

[Shane]

Hey,

Here's the finished piece.


Shane

 

[Guy]

Beautiful work Shane...........another to add to my list at UEM.