Hi Tony, BillyT, Nap, Peter, KuK, Marc, Anto, Phil, Joe, Scott, Paul, Andy, Pawel & Keith.
My sincerest apologies guys for not acknowledging & thanking each of you earlier for your comments.
This was an enjoyable project, with a chance to really test out & think through my approach to texturing. Still trying to capture that elusive authentic feel with each small art work, appreciate your support on this. I've lots more practice coming up, with another set of WW1 bust commissions due to be painted up before WorldExpo, plus some smaller projects before mid August. Unfortunately I'll not be able to share InProgress on these so maybe a bit quiet over coming months.
However I do hope to share news on catching up in person with some of you later in the year.
Bob, thanks too mate, not sure when article published & so will be sure to advise you & others here when it hits the virtual newsstand
ChrisR - always grateful for your kind comments & expertise mate.
Good to hear you think he has an accurate look for the period.
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wow, running out of superlatives to describe your figures mike
the effects you create are just breath taking to see - tony
Mike, the textures you create with a paint brush just amaze me, incredible!
Mike,simply stunning so life like. The eyes look like he's a million miles away,probably dreaming about home. And the textures,wow. Peter.
Speechless.....
I can even see the individual hair of his beard.....
Amazing how this is painted.
Looking forward to the article.
Marc
WOW.......Amazing, simply amazing. The transformation is great, but the job paint is superb!!!!!
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!
Bloody hell and you sure its not real.
Superb work with a paint brush.
I can't wait to read the article.
Regards
I don't think there is much I can add here... Just stunning, inspiring, jaw-dropping work. Amazing
Regards,
Phil
Stop posting real people ...
Blooming heck that's another level ...superb work Mike
Nap
Mike, I am short on adjectives right now so how about I speak to you in terms I know you understand.............CRICKEY!!
Joe
Just unbelievably realistic painting. Words fail me.........
Scott
I have never seen painting this lifelike and perfect to this day. Incredible sir, incredible. Paul............................
Mike,
Where did you dig up this high resolution colour photograph of a New Zealander at Gallipoli? I hadn't realised they had such good colour photography in those days.
Simply brilliant work yet again, and looks as if he has stepped straight out of the pages of history. Congratulations.
Chris
Just brilliant Mike, your skill is out of this world!
Fantastic texture paint!
Cheers
Pawel
AMAZING Mike.
I wish I could come 1000 miles close to your WW1 textures.
Great work
Keith
