Completed My first bust...

[JH Figures]

I started figure painting in 2022, since then I haven't thought much about painting busts. Now is the time, hope it will turn out OK. This is the face after a "quick" sketch. Figure is 1:9 from Tartar Miniatures.

 

[Nap]

Hi JH

Great to see the your choice of bust , good start on the flesh ....a sculpt full of character

Following with interest

Looking forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[clubcat]

You've really picked up on the character of the face. Watching with interest.
Melanie

 

[Briggsy]

Nice start on the face and plenty of different and interesting materials to work on with the rest of the bust.

Cheers Simon

 

[NigelR]

Very nice start, base flesh tones look good.

I started figure painting in 2022, since then I haven't thought much about painting busts. Now is the time, hope it will turn out OK.

I started figure painting in about 1973 and never once considered painting a bust. However, next up in my to do list (once I finish the aircraft I am building) is a bust...... I recently acquired one from a friend and thought I would give it a go.

I have to say the thought of not having to worry about painting the entire figure with all its equipment and not having to do any groundwork make it an appealing "quick" project. But it does feel a bit like cheating...... Sorry Kev.....

 

[JH Figures]

Very nice start, base flesh tones look good.


I started figure painting in about 1973 and never once considered painting a bust. However, next up in my to do list (once I finish the aircraft I am building) is a bust...... I recently acquired one from a friend and thought I would give it a go.

I have to say the thought of not having to worry about painting the entire figure with all its equipment and not having to do any groundwork make it an appealing "quick" project. But it does feel a bit like cheating...... Sorry Kev.....

I believe this is a false reassurance of ourselves as with a larger proportions comes more detail and blending to do

 

[NigelR]

I believe this is a false reassurance of ourselves as with a larger proportions comes more detail and blending to do

Oh dear, and I thought it would be a quick project.......

 

[Viking Bob]

Great looking bust and a good start on the face

 

[Nap]

Oh dear, and I thought it would be a quick project.......

"Cheating".....OMG I'm shocked ....lol

...It saves paint doing busts ....but not time if your doing medals Nigel ...lol

Look forward to seeing which bust will appear on your bench

Enjoy whatever we all paint

Nap

 

[Steve Ski]

I can see the depth already, excellent!

 

[lpa53]

That's a great figure choice to start your bust journey and your "sketched" face is fantastic. Looking forward to seeing the progress.

 

[marco14]

that is looking very nice the start, and we all start with the first one I understand that feeling,and still it's not easy for me,
but this is going too look great,take your time

Mario

 

[MalcC]

Nice choice for your first bust. The first of many I hope.
Great start.

Malc

 

[JH Figures]

Haven't painted a single minute since the last session, life is busy and tiring these days. Yesterday I had the itch for a second session, here is the result.

 

[Briggsy]

Oh now that was worth waiting for, love the face, so very expressive and care worn.

Cheers Simon

 

[Nap]

Hi JH

Glad you had itch ...that flesh looks great

Always good to see your updates

Look forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MalcC]

The face is superb. They're not easy to paint when the majority of it is covered.

Malc

 

[NigelR]

Flesh is looking great, got a very war-weary look about him.

 

[Fransab]

Excellent painting, for being your first bust, it's an excellent work by now.

Cheers,

Francisco

 

[JH Figures]

Done some blending, the eyes and the scar.