Completed Mike's Snow & Kiwi in RAF

[MalcC]

Mike

There's no other word for it than "Magnificent"
Beautifully painted and detailed.

Malc

 

[alamac]

Hi Mike
It's all been said my friend , simply beautiful work ,
Cheers
Al

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Mike
There's no other word for it than "Magnificent"
Beautifully painted and detailed.
Malc

Thanks Malc, it is such a detailed bust it's worth spending time to bring out all the small bits.
Thoroughly recommend the bust for those wanting an extra challenge.

Hi Mike
It's all been said my friend , simply beautiful work ,
Cheers Al

Great to hear from you Al mate, appreciate your kind note.
This one has potential to tell a story that not all busts do.
I imagine a full size figure would have had our pilot Snow crouching down & Kiwi the dog racing up behind him to say hi!

Good fun, now on to little figures for next 6 months or so.

Trust all,well,with you & family.

Stay safe,
Mike

 

[amcairns]

Wow Mike,
Great finish,cant add much else to whats already been said.
Regards
Andy

 

[Mjølner]

That is so amazing it looks so natural in any way, the texture of the clothing, skin tones and the patter of Kiwi - he is so cute I just love it.
Only problem - it will indeed take me time to gather enough courage, to pick up my brushes again

 

[Mike Stevens]

Super Nice Mike! Congrats

 

[F Troop]

Mike - I'm not into busts that much but I have to say that is an exceptional piece you did. Congratulations on superb painting job!

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

That is so amazing it looks so natural in any way, the texture of the clothing, skin tones and the patter of Kiwi - he is so cute I just love it
Only problem - it will indeed take me time to gather enough courage, to pick up my brushes again

Thanks Mjølner "the patter of Kiwi" a that was what I was after
Please do not fear the brushes we all learn more & enjoy the process which each stroke
.I would be disappointed if I put any one of painting, my aim is to share & encourage other in this art form of ours.

Look forward to seeing you're next project

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Super Nice Mike! Congrats

Mike - I'm not into busts that much but I have to say that is an exceptional piece you did. Congratulations on superb painting job!

Thank you Mike\ & FTroop
Neat to know you like this & get value from my sharing it here

Stay safe
Mike

 

[Mjølner]

Thanks Mjølner "the patter of Kiwi" a that was what I was after
Please do not fear the brushes we all learn more & enjoy the process which each stroke
.I would be disappointed if I put any one of painting, my aim is to share & encourage other in this art form of ours.

Look forward to seeing you're next project

No worries mate, the condition is only temporary ;-)
It normally takes a day or two, then "your" work has the effect you aim for, and it's truly a great inspiration
So thank you very much for sharing :-D

 

[bonehead]

Crazy good Mike!

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

"Snow" & "Kiwi"
My all time favourite bust.
Recently found these higher res photos to share detail better maybe.

 

[Scotty]

I'm just catching this one Mike, I can only echo what's previously been said this is brilliant. Not much interested in RAF subjects but I love the quality of the sculpt and the humanity of the subject.
Thanks,
Scotty.

 

[lancer115]

Absolutely brilliant work, fantastic in every way. You really brought this figure to life,
Super craftsmanship. John

 

[Chrisr]

I echo all that has been said in the above posts. A beautifully executed piece of work from a master painter. Brilliant!!

Chris