Old Charlie

[pgarri27]

This is an old Poste Militaire bust that finally came off the grey army shelf. It is painted with acrylics. I think the blues are too bright. Should they be greyed down?

 

[gogok]

Hi pgam27,

What's the stunning piece on me. GREATTTT fresh tone and emotional on the sculpture. NIce bust!!! The same comment on blues with it, but darker with dust?

 

[Steve]

I myself would leave the blues as they are, Petey; great job. The blues do jump out but I think that is an attraction and not a negative.--

 

[jacksparrow1979]

Love this old Post Militaire Rainy Mountain Charley Bust. Now I just need to track down a copy! Great work on the painting by the way. Well done.

 

[moore]

My Opinion

Hi Pete,

This is JUST my opinion,and by all means.. you know how new I am.

I would like to see the blue on the blanket a little more toned down,
the reason being.. I like the color of his shirt. I think just by greying
down the blanket blue just a touch... it would looke better. It just looks
a bit "bright" to me.
You don't want to do too much.. because then the shirt will jump out
at you.

You did a great job, looking forward to seeing it in person.
The face is great.

 

[Nap]

Pete,
I like the design on the blanket ...is this from a reference book ? , I have this one in the gray army , got it when 1st released ...its a cracking sculpt and the facial details are superb . I like what you have done with the flesh ...suitably aged and wise !!!, ref the blanket I would lighten and shadow it slightly more ...more of a contrast with the shirt (possibly a little more wear and tear on this) ..my personal views as you have done a great job on this classic .

Nap

 

[Guy]

Excellent painting Pete. I like Old Charlie just the way he is.

 

[Bluesking]

Pete you did a a first class job on Charlie. I am in the leave the blues alone group. You get better with every figure - I'm going backwards!!!!!

 

[megroot]

Excellent job on old Charlie.
I would tone down the shirt. It attrackts my eye from the awesome painted blanket.
You should leave the blanket as it is.

Marc

 

[Sambaman]

Pete, very nice work here my friend! I'm also partial to the "leave it alone" crowd. I can't tell from this one photo if it needs anything to be honest. I think it looks pretty darn good as is. I'm of the mindset, if you want to improve, do on the next figure. you stoped on this one for a reason, don't look back, take this and use it to improve on the next. Hope I get to Atlanta this next year for a close up look!

Jay H.
OKc

 

[pgarri27]

Thanks all.
The blanket pattern came from a google search on old Indian blankets.

 

[Christos]

Good work on a wonderful bust!!!!
christos