WIP Critique Marechal Ney bust (~1/6)

[MalcC]

Colin

Excellent flesh tones. Following this thread with interest.


Malc

 

[Colin_Fraser]

More inks but they don't show well with the sheen and the harsh light.

Colin

 

[Nap]

Hi Colin ,

Like this again , looking even better IMO , like the eyes

Re Inks can you just tell us which types and colours and what area's you use for the flesh

Thanks again for sharing the journey

Nap

 

[Wings5797]

Recovering nicely Colin.
As Kevin says the eyes are really well done and the red hair is coming on a treat.
Good work Mate.
All the best,
Keith

 

[Tonton]

Colin, that’s looking fantastic. Eagerly awaiting the finished figure.

Jeff

 

[Chris Mortimer]

No new ground to cover just the urge to repeat myself. This is stunning and I just marvel at it. I also think that this time around the face is looking even better.

 

[tiberius57]

Comes along very well!
Will follow!
Cheers,
Zeno

 

[ChaosCossack]

Hope this time there's no issues as I'd hate to see all this great work wasted again.
Looks fantastic, as I figured it would.

Good luck

Colin

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Thanks all. In the photos he is just looking a bit like he is done in shades of burnt sienna. I may try a different camera. Very encouraging comments much appreciated.

Colin

 

[rej]

Very Nice work Colin

 

[jan willem stokkers]

Very impressive and very great to see the "the bravest of the brave" in such a great buste.

Gr. Jan Willem

 

[Colin_Fraser]

These pix are a bit better. They still make him look more sienna than he is.

For Nap - Inks used were liquitex raw umber, violet, red brown, red, sienna; citadel blue, black; and Romney sepia. The red brown was applied to cheeks, tip and side of nose, temples, bridge of nose. Red to the cheeks. Violet around the eyes, creases of nose, temples. Sepia to collar line, wrinkles, hair, ear recesses. Sienna as a unifying wash in places. Blue under eyes. Black to cravatte ( which was undercoated a dark grey). All inks were heavily diluted with water - at least 50% and in many cases 75%. Applied sparingly with a WN series 7 00 brush.

Colin

 

[akaryu]

Splendid, "le brave des braves" is alive!

 

[Mark S]

Beautiful work Colin, looking forward to seeing the finished piece.

 

[Sturm Grenadier]

Beautiful facial tones Colin, when finally mated down, this face will look fantastic!!! In my opinion, your 2nd attempt of this piece, is much better than your first, which I thought was your best face painting. I wish you continued success finishing this outstanding piece. Regards, SG

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Thanks gents. Some more inks this eve and down brushes.

 

[Nap]

Colin ,

Many thanks for the info on Inks ..using them on my WIP (Elan Miniatures Medieval Bust)

Looking really imprssive , love the fleshwork effects

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Matted his face (better luck this time). The colour below is slightly oranger than real due to the lighting used in

Colin

 

[MalcC]

Colin

Its coming on a treat.


Malc

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Collar lace done.