WIP Critique Lt. Paulee 6me Hussards 1813 ~1/5 scale

[Viking Bob]

If I threw paint like that, I'd miss. Great stat Colin. One thing I can never get right is the hair colour's, any tip's.
Regards

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Looks good Colin... the eyes are near perfect.

Are you going to start a new thread for painting or carry on here... just need to know where to look to continue following this great project.

Colin

Thanks Colin. I think I will paint him here.

I still need to trim one of his pupils and add some red ink to the corners of his eyes. It always amazes me how different an undercoated sculpt looks with some colour added.

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Very nice eye's.
I don't know about anyone else,but I have been staring at these painted pics for a few minutes now,and there are quite a few similarities to how you look in your avatar.

Ralph - They say we tend to draw, paint and sculpt our own features as that is what we are most familiar with

 

[Colin_Fraser]

If I threw paint like that, I'd miss. Great stat Colin. One thing I can never get right is the hair colour's, any tip's.
Regards

Bob - I usually start dark on the hair and build up to light. I will try to remember to add colour info as I paint him. I used to paint the hair mid-tone and then glaze or wash in the darks. Gave up on that though.

 

[arj]

That's a superb final version of this bust. The back of the chair really sets the pose.
As for your start on the painting, I think Colin put it quite succinctly when he said the eyes were near perfect.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Nap]

Nice start Colin, those eyes are following us all !

Good to see you giving the Acrylics a go !

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[tiberius57]

Cool start, Colin!
Oils are perfect for this BIG boy, but if the acrylic paints are calling, why not! You are handling both with great, great craftsmanship.
Cheers and I'm following!
Zeno

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Some more flesh tones and inks - all flesh and browns so far. First time using slow dry medium too. Still far to go on the head.

And I selfie to indicate the size of this magnum bust.

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Darkened his hair with thinned burnt umber and dark green. Red ink mixed with flesh paint on his cheeks, temples, nose. Lips roughed in.

 

[John Ballard]

Colin I'm glad you didn't give up on this guy. The paint is really bringing him to life. A very nice start. and quick too.
John

 

[sd0324]

Hey, you spelled Hussar with a d. LOL.


Cheers
Steve

 

[peedee]

Hey Colin I've been sitting back watching. And admiring the progress of the piece.

Although some have said make him more reaxed etc I prefer this more formal pose.

I would imagine many people of the period would be stiff and formal as sitters,
the painter would relax him in the actual portrait.
I think you have him perfectly posed, as usual...
And I'm sick of it really..
It's disgraceful that you are so good at this

LOVE IT

Paul

 

[peedee]

Hey, you spelled Hussar with a d. LOL.
Cheers Steve

That's your actual french mon ami

Officier, 6em regt. hussards, co des elies etc is how they spell it,
Like 'dragons' for dragoons too.

Paul

 

[swralph]

Coming along Really well there Colin.
I can really appreciate now,the size of the bust.

 

[Viking Bob]

Thanks Colin will try the hair dye trick

 

[Viking Bob]

Like 'dragons' for dragoons too.

Paul

You can't mix up a dragoon for a dragon, they breath fire. I know that, because I upset my wife.

All the best

 

[Colin_Fraser]

That's your actual french mon ami

Officier, 6em regt. hussards, co des elies etc is how they spell it,
Like 'dragons' for dragoons too.

Paul

Paul - its an "inside joke" frim the Chicago show last weekend

 

[peedee]

Aaaah well... If it's FRIM the show ...
Embarrassed for jumping the gun !!!!!!

(Bob's brave isn't he, marrying a dragoon! )

Paul

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Aaaah well... If it's FRIM the show ...
Embarrassed for jumping the gun !!!!!!

(Bob's brave isn't he, marrying a dragoon! )

Paul

NP

 

[Colin_Fraser]

More inks on the face. Burnt sienna and Naples yellow on the 'stache and brows. Hair to come.