WIP Critique Norman Mercanary 1190, Fist Acrylic Painting

[Tommi]

Hi All


Cant believe that I have managed to finish another piece that I started last year. This is a 54mm figure by La Fortezza that I spotted on their web site last year. It’s a cracking little kit sculpted by Adriano Laruccia.


This is my attempt at it, all painted in acrylics which is a first for me which is probably why it has taken so long, correcting all the mistakes along the way. Just a few touch up here and there for compleation.


Started getting used to using them a little now, found the face particularly difficult, it’s a completely different ball game after oils.


Any comments or ways to improve would be much appreciated. The metals are painted in printer’s ink and acrylics.


Cheers
Tommi

 

[Figure Mad]

Pretty good for your first go mate, I can see where your trying to push the acrylics around like you do oils, like the highlights on the shield colouring, Blue aint easy at the best of times......

But well done all the same

Dave

 

[PeterR.]

Very well done!! Hope to see this one on Euro next weekend.

Cheers

Peter

 

[Tommi]

Pretty good for your first go mate, I can see where your trying to push the acrylics around like you do oils, like the highlights on the shield colouring, Blue aint easy at the best of times......

But well done all the same

Dave

Many thanks Dave, your comments mean a lot to me coming from someone who is very talented with the acrylics, looking foward to watching your demo at the weekend.

Cheers
Tommi

 

[Tommi]

Very well done!! Hope to see this one on Euro next weekend.

Cheers

Peter

Thanks Peter, It will be there

Tommi

 

[housecarl]

I really like the little details Tommi, look forwards to having a look at the weekend.
Carl.

 

[el cid]

Very nice job Tommi,
As an oil painter,I know how tough it is to try acrylic.
I use mixed media and mix it all up, & seems to work okay for me.
What I like here is I can still see your color approach & style
even though you are using a different medium. Well done mate!!

 

[Tommi]

Very nice job Tommi,
As an oil painter,I know how tough it is to try acrylic.
I use mixed media and mix it all up, & seems to work okay for me.
What I like here is I can still see your color approach & style
even though you are using a different medium. Well done mate!!

Many thank for your momments Steve. Will not be ditching the oils at all just nice to try something different for a change. I see a lot of talented painters here on the forum and the shows and it just inspires me to have a go at something different.

Might take your approch on the next figure using mixed mediums, will get done a lot faster, maybe try another pure acrylic again soon.


Looking foward to seeing Dave Maddox painting demo at Euro

Cheers
Tommi

 

[Tommi]

I really like the little details Tommi, look forwards to having a look at the weekend.
Carl.

Will be good to catch up with you again Carl

Tommi

 

[rheath]

Very nice indeed Tommi, i have always liked your style, this one if one of your very best, thanks for posting mate.

 

[user 5827]

Very nice Tommi...good job

 

[gordy]

Well done ! dugg too!

 

[Tecumsea]

NIce work Tommi-looking forward to seeing you at the weekend.

Keith

 

[mil-mart]

Tommi, excellent painting all round , especially admire the leather work, amazing.
Cheers Ken

 

[Meehan34]

Great painting, you can't tell this is your first attempt at acrylics. Brilliant ground work but I expect that from you. Just a really great piece of painting.

 

[brian]

Cracking paint job Tommi especially as it's your first acrylic attempt.I don't even underpaint in acrylics.
Brian

 

[unknown01]

I think it's perfect in everything.
I liked the skin tone and beauty of the armor in particular.
The ground work is also very wonderful.
I think an amazing masterpiece.
I congratulate completion.

Mitsutaka

 

[Tommi]

Many thanks for your comments guys, catch up with you the weekend for a good chat and some beers

Cheers
Tommi

 

[Tommi]

I think it's perfect in everything.
I liked the skin tone and beauty of the armor in particular.
The ground work is also very wonderful.
I think an amazing masterpiece.
I congratulate completion.

Mitsutaka

Thanks Mitsutak, the groundwork id made from milliput and some stick on grass, thanks for your kind words.

Cheers
Tommi

 

[Tommi]

Great painting, you can't tell this is your first attempt at acrylics. Brilliant ground work but I expect that from you. Just a really great piece of painting.

Mike your making me blush
Thanks my friend
Tommi