Letter to an Unknown Soldier

[MalcC]

Here's my completed version of "Letter to an Unknown Soldier.
Despite the difficulties with the rifle at the end, it was still a very enjoyable bust to paint,
It's an exquisite piece of sculpting and casting.


Please click on the thumbnail for a larger image.

Malc.

Next up..... I have started work on 4 pieces.
All will be revealed soon..... I hope.

 

[clubcat]

Well done Malc, beautifully rendered. Congratulations
Melanie

 

[NigelR]

It's a great sculpt of a poignant subject and I think you really did it justice. I love the expression you have captured in the face.

 

[Nap]

Hi Malc

That has come out really well , you’ve done a fine job on the whole piece , love the scarf and the facial features

Fun to follow the V Bench https://www.planetfigure.com/posts/1413301/

Have a look at the comps link ( you can enter up to 3 in each chosen class )

Look forward to a 4 piece reveal

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Briggsy]

Another fine piece Malc, it's quite a poignant figure and you've given it a sympathetic paint job that's just right for the mood, good job it wasn't a Dear John letter!

Cheers Simon

 

[MalcC]

Well done Malc, beautifully rendered. Congratulations
Melanie

Thanks Melanie, much appreciated.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

It's a great sculpt of a poignant subject and I think you really did it justice. I love the expression you have captured in the face.

Thanks Nigel, It is very poignant as you say and that's what attracted me to it.
I have to admit I'm happy with the face, I really enjoyed painting it.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

Hi Malc

That has come out really well , you’ve done a fine job on the whole piece , love the scarf and the facial features

Fun to follow the V Bench https://www.planetfigure.com/posts/1413301/

Have a look at the comps link ( you can enter up to 3 in each chosen class )

Look forward to a 4 piece reveal

Happy benchtime

Nap

cheers Nap, Overall I'm pleased with the finished piece, the good sculpting and casting made it a dream to paint.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

Another fine piece Malc, it's quite a poignant figure and you've given it a sympathetic paint job that's just right for the mood, good job it wasn't a Dear John letter!

Cheers Simon

thanks Simon, I'm glad you like it.
Yes, definitely a good job it wasn't a Dear John letter.

Malc

 

[Robert Jan de Wit]

Great work Malc!

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Very nice work

Mobo

 

[MalcC]

Great work Malc!

Thanks you Robert, I really appreciate your reply.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

Very nice work

Mobo

Thanks Mobo, much appreciated.

Malc

 

[Steve Ski]

Outstanding work, Malc, as expected!

 

[MalcC]

Outstanding work, Malc, as expected!

Thanks Steve, very much appreciated.

Malc

 

[arj]

Very nicely done Malc.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[BRAN]

Your painting seems better to me in real life than in the photos which seem overexposed to me. No doubt this is due to too strong lighting which does not do your work justice.

 

[MalcC]

Very nicely done Malc.

Cheers,
Andrew

Thanks Andrew, much appreciated.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

Your painting seems better to me in real life than in the photos which seem overexposed to me. No doubt this is due to too strong lighting which does not do your work justice.

Thank you Bran.

I have to admit I tried out my new camera in our conservatory with natural light, which obviously has proved too strong.
I'll try something different when I take some photos of my next project.

Malc

 

[Blind Pew]

Another fine piece, Malc. I can see you enjoyed this one.