Le Buste du Héros : Hussard de l'Empire

[claude thierry]

After 38 years without painting, I finally decided to wake up the head of this hussar, who was tired of staying all gray and lifeless! I grabbed my acrylics, and voilà, it’s got some color and personality back.

What do you think?

 

[MalcC]

Good start Claude.
Personally I think it could do with some more contrast.

Malc

 

[claude thierry]

Yes, I’ll adjust the contrasts, thank you

 

[Briggsy]

After such a long lay off it's pretty damn effective, keep going this is going to look good.

Cheers Simon

 

[Malkie]

A good start to what could become an exceptional bust.

Malkie

 

[claude thierry]

Thank you so much! I'll do my best to make the final result live up to your expectations.
Thank you very much, Simon

 

[Nap]

Hi Claude

Nice start , think I might not paint for 38 years ! ........presume your using acrylics

Look forward to seeing more contrast ...it’s a great facial sculpt to work on

Following with interest

Have fun @ the bench

Nap

 

[claude thierry]

Thanks, Nap! Yes, I'm using acrylics, though I used oils a long time ago. I plan to give oils another try as soon as I have a bit of time.

 

[BRAN]

UNu bout de 38 ans c'est vraiment bien. Avec quelques lumières plus poussées, il devrait avoir belle allure....

 

[MalcC]

I saw a casting of this bust at my club meeting last Saturday, so I know how impressive it is.

Malc

 

[Kevin D.]

Very cool! Keep up sending pics please!!

 

[claude thierry]

Thank you all! Oh great, which club, MalcC? Yes, I will post more pictures.

 

[Canterbury Coxswain]

It was my figure Thierry, which I hope to get onto the vBench later tonight. Faversham Military Modelling Group [FMMG]. Great group of modellers, they have helped and encouraged me a lot. It was well looked at. An email is on its way, too.
Kind regards and thanks for your help so far.
Kim