Orphan Figure

[bonehead]

Hello All,

I wanted to post these pics of a figure I did a couple of years ago. It is a Creole Boatman or "Voyageur" from the Lewis and Clark expedition. These rough and ready men were experienced boat handlers and guides who were hired by the expedition. The Creoles were more a cultural than an ethnic group. They were made up of Feral Frenchmen mixed in with Native Americans and "mullatoes" (mixed race) people from the Carribean. They were somewhat wild and dressed in a very colorful manner which inspired me to sculpt the figure in the first place.

The figure was painted by Carson Van Osten. It was originally to be a Pegaso kit but they had a problem with one of the legs which they were unable to explain to me. So, it is presently a master without a home. The figure is 54mm and was designed with the base and dog as well.

Mike

 

[Roy]

That's a superb piece Mike..so original, and with a very attractive pose. He looks like he has great character to, and the dog really completes the scene.

Lovely stuff.


All the best...
Roy.

 

[Guy]

Fantastic sculpting Mike. Its a real shame Pegaso didn't produce the figure......their loss. I am getting ready to start a Lewis & Clark Vignette and this figure would really fit well into the scene.

 

[Sambaman]

Mike, what great work! The expression and details for 54mm are outstanding. I have real soft spot for the dog as well, as he favors my Vizsla quite a bit in his look and build! Course my dog is all rust brown, but a dead-ringer for this guy in phisical build! Carson did a knock-out job on this one as well! Thanks for sharing, Pegaso missed on this one.

Jay H.
OKC

 

[megroot]

This is not my piece of cake, but woowwww, what an extremely well sculpted and painted figure.
I love that dog. He is lifelike.
Great work Mike.

Marc

 

[Joe Hudson]

Hey Mike,

I love the figure! I would love to have one myself. I am not sure if you remember or not but I did one of these many years back and here is my humble attempt.

Joe

 

[captnenglish]

Fantastic sculpting Mike. Its a real shame Pegaso didn't produce the figure......their loss. I am getting ready to start a Lewis & Clark Vignette and this figure would really fit well into the scene.

Having seen this in person, I can only echo what Guy said, as I plan on paint the La Meridiana (sp?) Lewis and Clark figures. I do hope that this figure or something very similar from your cery capabel hands does make it to the market one day.

 

[davidmitchell]

What a fantastic figure Mike, hope someone produces this ,as I would love to paint one.Keep us posted.
David

 

[Big John]

Hi Guys,

I know for a fact that Bill Love over at Classicae Artworks would love this piece and would be interested in commercialising it!

Send it to him by e-mail.

[email protected]
www.classicae.com

Big John.

 

[renarts]

Great figure Mike. The dog really adds something. Not enough dogs in the figure world. Looks like he's nosing into the wind. The expression on the guy is priceless.

Joe.....Buddy....you been holding out. That figure is awsome.

 

[JGREEN]

Mike,

That's a cool figure. I have to say, though, my favorite part is the dog! Great sculpt! Joe, glad you posted your photo. When I saw Mike's figure, and before I scrolled down, I immediately thought of yours.

Jason

 

[Mark S]

Great looking figure,Mike.
This one should be in a catalogue somewhere for sure.
Brilliant 54mm expression and the dog is great as a supporting piece and is also a beautifully sculpted work on it's own.
Great work by Carson Van Osten too.Well done.

 

[Einion]

Lovely piece Mike, full of character!

Einion

 

[garyjd]

Great figure Mike. Maybe one day Pegaso's loss will be another's gain. The dog is really great. Rarely do you see one that actually looks like a real dog. It would be a neat spare part all by itself. ~Gary

 

[Big John]

A possible Home!!

Hi Mike,

Bill Love at Classicae has called me to say he is very interested in this piece.

He has tried to become a member of this forum, but cannot get past that damn image recognition box - so he cannot contact you directly.

His contact details are, as follows;

www.classicae.com
[email protected]
Tel: 00 44 1484 308524.

Good luck,

Big John.

 

[btavis]

Love the dog Mike. Great job all around, as usual.

 

[dArtagnan]

Magnificent work all around, Mike! But like the rest, I got to admit:

that dog is awesome!!

Eddy.

 

[John Bowery]

Mike,
Just awesome and the dog is great.
Cheers
John

 

[bonehead]

Thanks everybody. Hhhhmm, okay on the figure, but everybody loves the dog........ !? So, does this mean the figure is a dog?

It was my first dog and I am thrilled everybody likes him. The only thing I can say is that he will be seen again in the future. I like dogs!

Cheers!!

Mike

 

[garyjd]

Thanks everybody. Hhhhmm, okay on the figure, but everybody loves the dog........ !? So, does this mean the figure is a dog?

Mike

Mike, Not a chance. ~Gary