WIP Critique Napoleon bust, Young Miniatures

[tonydawe]

Hi guys,
I've been having some mojo issues lately and so my productivity levels aren't what they normally are. I'm still plugging away on old Boney here, and trying to get the highlights and shadows on his overcoat looking right, while also creating a texturing effect through pointillism. I'm not sure how it's looking, but I thought I'd show you the results of two nights painting tiny dots.

 

[Joe55]

I think its coming out fine Tony, just keep at it. Are you using oils or acrylics on the pointillism?

Joe

 

[tonydawe]

Thanks Joe,

I'm using slightly diluted Jo Sonja acrylics mate.

 

[user 5827]

I do like the green, don’t go very deep on the beard, he was pretty much shaved all the time.
great bust

Regards

 

[tonydawe]

Hi Rodrigo,

Thanks for your comment. The face is finished and I wont be adding anymore shading to the 5 o'clock shadow.

 

[Nap]

Tony

Love the way the face has turned out very Napoleon in look nice result

I know the mojo feeling !!

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[anstontyke]

lovely progress tony, he looks to be really contemplating what he needs to do next.
i like the pixellation as well but you must be seeing spots before your eyes now

tony

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Hi Tony keep at it, this bust is going to be a cracker when you finish it, the boredom thing comes to us all, if you can spend about an hour each night on it and then go on with another project, you will eventually get there, almost every figure has a head melting section but we still come back for more, see you and everyone else in the mental institute lol.
TERRY

 

[phil_h]

Losing mojo or not, he's looking great, and you're making some really nice progress.
Regards,
Phil

 

[tonydawe]

Hi Nap, Yes, mojo issues are a common complaint for all of us. Thanks for the boost mate.

Hi Tony, painting the thousands of tiny dots does actually becomes quite tiring on the eyes and after an hour I need a break. Glad you like me progress.

Hi Terry, thanks mate. Yes, I try to get at least an hour at the workbench every night and sometimes longer. I cracked on with this bust last night and I think I'm over the hump now. The rubber room and straight jacket will have to wait a bit longer.

Hi Phil, thanks buddy. Progress is slow but I'm getting there.

 

[Chrisr]

Another first class result Tony. Its is going to be an absolute beauty!! Congratulations.

Chris

 

[tonydawe]

Thanks Chris, glad you like him.

I managed to push through my mojo issues and I'm pleased to say I've reached the point where I'm calling this bust "fini".

Here he is.

 

[phil_h]

Glad to hear you got past the mojo issues, bud... definitely worth it - he looks fantastic

Phil

 

[Ybrossculpts]

Hi Tony,
Wish I could paint at your non mojo level, I'd be extremely happy. Great looking bust Tony very inspiring for any future Boney themed subjects for me.
Regards
Chris.

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[tonydawe]

Thanks Phil, I appreciate your comments mate.

Cheers Chris, keep at it mate. Painting and sculpting your own figures is something I wish I could do, so hopefully we can inspire each other.

 

[Borek]

Wow... Looks great, awesome paint Tony. No words...

Cheers Borek

 

[anstontyke]

you have certainly got your mojo back tony. you have really nailed this piece.

tony

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Mission accomplished, insanity intact, well done he has turn out great, time to show it to the family and friends then stick it in the cabinet and fire on with the next figure, I think that there may be a risk that pointillism could be become a medical condition if we are not careful. lol.
TERRY