Mike's Maori Scout From AC Models

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Excellent result, Mike.Beautifully rendered textures and great face and the eyes are superb.
I hope to see it in Brisbane this year.

Hope to see you there to Mark, thank you for comments. I've reshot photos in better light.
See what you think of these ones below.

Mike

 

[Mariobusta]

looks even better ! Awesome as usual.

Neil

 

[Johan Kees]

Wonderful paintwork, Mike!

Johan

 

[fanai]

Mike lovely piece - thanks for the Photo tips
Ian

 

[Captain Lol]

Very Beautifull!

 

[tonydawe]

Hi Mike

Superb job on the te moko painting mate. The carved rifle butt is also a treat. Overall an excellent collaboration between Andy and yourself. I hope the bust sells very well.

 

[Joe55]

This is one hard looking dude! Masterful brush work again Mike!

Joe

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Thank you again Neil, plus appreciate your comments Johan, Captain & Joe.

Than

Mike lovely piece - thanks for the Photo tips
Ian

Thanks Ian, also glad you found tips helpful & don't forget a tripod with couple of lights directed into tent not at bust/ figure.

Mike

Hi Mike

Superb job on the te moko painting mate. The carved rifle butt is also a treat. Overall an excellent collaboration between Andy and yourself. I hope the bust sells very well.

Good to see ta Moko comes through OK Tony, really inspired by your bust which I feel captured skin tone well.

Stay safe all,

Mike

 

[megroot]

Splendid work, all around.

marc

 

[John Bowery]

Mike,
He is wonderful and the tattoos are fantastic.
Cheers
John

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Mike,
He is wonderful and the tattoos are fantastic.
Cheers
John

Appreciate your nice post John.
Andy has helped make this a less onerous job for the painter by scribing the detail in much like they were originally done.
It then takes care from the painter to complete the picture

Stay safe,

Mike

P.S. If you or anyone wants inspiration to tackle New Zealand native subjects do check out these links:

Fantastic series on Lindauer & story behind his subjects, videos available online:
http://www.maoritelevision.com/tv/shows/behind-brush/S01E001/behind-brush-series-1-episode-1

All Lindauer's art is available to view in detail online too:
http://www.lindaueronline.co.nz/

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Another experiment with new camera of this unique subject by Andy.

Any feedback on this photo?
Got lots to learn about my DSLR

 

[Viking Bob]

Every one has said it all, superb painting .
Regards

 

[Huw63]

Stunning piece of work and all the different textures superbly handled.

Cheers

Huw

 

[Nap]

Really like the sculpt ...tried the link but it's coming up,suspended for some reason

Love the painting Mike cracking work on that face

Nap

 

[arj]

Stunning piece of work and all the different textures superbly handled.

Couldn't put it any better myself, and the tattoos are truly incredible.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Every one has said it all, superb painting .
Regards

Stunning piece of work and all the different textures superbly handled.
Cheers
Huw

Really like the sculpt ...tried the link but it's coming up,suspended for some reason
Love the painting Mike cracking work on that face
Nap

Couldn't put it any better myself, and the tattoos are truly incredible.
Cheers,
Andrew

Hi again guys
Thanks Bob, Huw, Nap & Andrew.
Pleased you like this chap, one of my first photos taken on new camera.
Having fun learning this.
But gotta get back to painting.

Happy 2016, see you all on the other side.

Mike