Completed Orthodox Patriarch

[Christosjager]

Hello again,
this a Russian miniature in 54mm (unknown company) painted for a collector,
cheers,
Christos

 

[billyturnip]

I like that Christos, an interesting and unusual subject very well painted.... just what we like to see.

Roger.

 

[Theodoros]

I like your paint job Christos! As always is clean and smooth.
The collector is very lucky to have it.

 

[pmfs]

Hi Christos! Freaking awesome my friend, I love your style. Could you share your great golden colour tec...?
Cheers,
Pedro.

 

[housecarl]

Another stunner.
Carl.

 

[Ferris]

Terrific painting Christos, particularly of all the gold braid!

Adrian

 

[Edorta]

I love the crimson of the tunic, the gold embroideries and the marble from the floor (superb).

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

 

[Blackship]

Excellent painting of an unusual subject Very nice Χρησταρα !

 

[mil-mart]

Beautiful painting Christos, is this a piece from a chess set if so you will be busy.

Cheers Ken

 

[Christosjager]

Thank you all my friends for the comments,
Pedro the recipe of the gold :
basic: yellow, beige brown, brass, old gold (valleho) and burnished gold (citadel),
shadows: washes (layers) with badab black, devlan mud (mostly) and ogryn flesh (citadel washes),
highlights: a bit of yellow, light yellow (valleho) and burnished gold (citadel),
outline of the embroideries with burnt umber oil.
Cheers,
Christos

 

[megroot]

Very, very nice work.
Like the marble on the base.

Marc

 

[smudger1960]

That is beautiful Christos,the marble floor is stunning,beautiful work

Brian

 

[John Bowery]

Christos,
Excellent and great marble.
Cheers
John

 

[arxo]

This is really beautiful...Congratulations...