Marshal Ney

[Wayneb]

Atmospheric..(ha,..first word I thought of )...I too thought this was a museum hanging portrait.Just a super piece of work....

Wayne

 

[Bassman]

Thank you Wayne! I almost didn't finish him. Had one of those mental blocks. I sat it aside for a few days just to get a fresh look. Very pleased now. I appreciate all the comments!

 

[clrsgt]

Magnificent work Rod. The Legion sash and the metal work are fantastic. I will be trying your gold lace technique on my Lannes bust.

 

[Bassman]

Thanks Mike! Looking forward to seeing your Lannes.

 

[Jaybo]

Very well done indeed. He looks like Ney.

 

[Bassman]

Thanks Jay! I agree a very good likeness.

 

[arj]

Superbly painted and so very lifelike.
The moire effect on the sash is amazing.
Very, very well done.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Bassman]

Thanks Andrew for your comments!

 

[Bournouna]

Hi,

Could you please explain how you painted the red sash ,to obtain the swirling effect that makes it so realistic.
Thank you for your answer.

Joel

 

[Nicolaos]

I love very much you result, very alive, warm congrats!
Nicolae

 

[Huw63]

Marvellous paintowrk all over and the sash is simply stunning - where did you get the reference for it?

Cheers

Huw

 

[Bassman]

Thanks guys for your comments! About the sash, there are several paintings of Ney which shows the sash detail. I didn't try to copy it but just used it as a guide. The "watermarks" are applied using a lighter shade of the red to the base coat with a even lighter shade to follow the folds in the sash itself. I have other references of other sashes and incorporated them into the design. Whatever looks right is where I stop. You can overpaint it you are not careful. With a lot of painting, it can be trial an error.
That is why I love acrylics, if you don't like how it looks you can paint over it rather quickly. I hope this helps. Sometimes you just have to dig in and see where it takes you. Thanks again on your interest.

Rod

 

[phc35]

What a stunning piece. You are a very gifted painter

 

[Ybrossculpts]

Hi Rod,
That's a beautiful look bust, hats off. The colouring and details are just fantastic.
Cheers
Chris.

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[Bassman]

Thank you Jay and Chris for your kind words!

Rod

 

[Oda]

A fantastic and masterly paintwork.

Oda.

 

[Tecumsea]

This piece is so understated, I love the choice of realistic and subdued colours-superb.

Keith

 

[JGREEN]

Nice work, Rod!

Jason

 

[elvis]

very good paint.

 

[Bassman]

Thank you Oda, Keith, Jason and Luca for your kind words. Your comments mean a lot.