Mike's Tommy's War ANZAC Bust Conversions

[SUPER ANTO]

Amazing work!!!!!!

I'm a happy follower of your paint and great conversions.

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Mike,
Your skill at painting faces is outstanding. I don't know how you get so much detail and realism into the flesh and clothing on such small figures and busts. It is simply inspirational, and a sheer pleasure to behold. If I could do half as well, I would be an extremely happy man. Well done and congratulations.
Chris

Thanks Chris, way too kind mate & very humbling.
Some how the large scale images help with my painting effects as it's hard to see this in the actual size busts.

Amazing work!!!!!!
I'm a happy follower of your paint and great conversions.

Hi SuperAnto, good to hear these photos are appreciated. Thank you
Have begun number 3 today & he's shaping up to be my favourite so will be interesting to hear what others think.

 

[anstontyke]

i have to echo the comments already posted, your painting style is a great insparation. i think it is really excellent painting to achieve the things you do at these scales.
keep up the good work and looking forward to the next figure.

tony

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

i have to echo the comments already posted, your painting style is a great insparation. i think it is really excellent painting to achieve the things you do at these scales.
keep up the good work and looking forward to the next figure.
tony

Thank you Tony, am grateful for the kind comments.

It makes me reflect further...
Still not sure about my large photos, as they do distort the overall scale.
Not always sure the level of detail can be noticed when seen in the flesh.
Interesting with photos how they control & capture light.
Poor lighting can spoil a figure's impression too.
Personal thoughts - what do others think?

 

[arj]

Thanks again Bob!
ref "style of painting is instantly recognisable" - is that a good thing?
I've been pondering this lately...

When your painting style is almost 'pore by pore' and 'thread by thread', it's small wonder that it becomes instantly recognisable.
The realism that you manage to achieve is outstanding.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

When your painting style is almost 'pore by pore' and 'thread by thread', it's small wonder that it becomes instantly recognisable.
The realism that you manage to achieve is outstanding.

Cheers,
Andrew

Thank you Andrew for your kind comments
I suppose as we strive to become an artist each of us wonder if our art is unique.
It says "I painted this".
Because of all the experimenting I do when painting I'm never quite sure how much this changes 'my style'.
Hmmm...

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

A quick shot on iPhone to show progress.
Am finally enjoying this after a couple of frustrating misfires.

 

[Borek]

Awesome paint, breathtaking. Amazing textures, just great!

Cheers Borek

 

[Chrisr]

Bloody hell, that's good!! Brilliant lifelike work as usual Mike.

What are the paints in the background?

Cheers
Chris

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Bloody hell, that's good!! Brilliant lifelike work as usual Mike
What are the paints in the background?
Cheers
Chris

Thanks Chris, background is Jo Sonja Mediums set testing on this guy.
Plus Vallejo Satin & Red wash, use both for flesh

 

[Scotty]

Looking excellent so far Mike, loving your work.

 

[Chrisr]

background is Jo Sonja Mediums set testing on this guy.
Plus Vallejo Satin & Red wash, use both for flesh

Thanks Mike.

Cheers
Chris

 

[Andrew Belsey]

Mike. My mouth always opens when I see your work. Hopefully I won't start dribbling!!!!? I'm looking forward to seeing something 'in the flesh' when I see the ladies that you did for Darren.

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Looking excellent so far Mike, loving your work.

Awesome paint, breathtaking. Amazing textures, just great!
Cheers Borek

Thanks Borek & Scottie, still a fair bit to do on the face & good to get into this project.

Mike. My mouth always opens when I see your work. Hopefully I won't start dribbling!!!!? I'm looking forward to seeing something 'in the flesh' when I see the ladies that you did for Darren.

Glad he's looking OK Andy, really like attitude of this fellow.
Pipe should add a nice touch, though without a ciggie would work just as well.

The "little ladies" are indeed tiny, beautiful sculpts by Benoit.
Ensure you have good light when looking at them because some of my painting can be too subtle for its own good - trying to improve this.
Thanks for commenting. - Mike

 

[arj]

That face is marvellous.
Can't say any more apart from WOW!!

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

That face is marvellous.
Can't say any more apart from WOW!!
Cheers,
Andrew

Thanks Andrew planning to finish it tonite then onto his hat

 

[Viking Bob]

That face is excellent, will await more.
Regards

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

That face is excellent, will await more.
Regards

Thanks Bob, been delayed on progress with other commitments. Plan to get some time on him this weekend

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Another update, quick photo, now working on his shirt.
Targeting finish over coming week or so.

 

[Chrisr]

If I hadn't seen the earlier photo Mike, I would have thought the chinstrap was real leather. I have run out of superlatives to describe your painting - simply outstanding and the realism is unbelievable. Changing hankies as I write.

I haven't seen the colour patch previously. What does it signify?

Chris