Ottoman Commander, c.1821

[Canoehead]

Hi all - my latest project; YS Masterpieces’ 1/9 half-figure of an Ottoman military leader from the Greek Revolt period in oils and acrylics. Bit of a backstory to this one; it was already partially completed by a friend, Canadian modeler (and pF member) Paul Kernan, before his untimely passing two years ago - a friend asked me to have a go at completing it. I followed the colour cues in the undercoats Paul had applied to finish up the large cloth areas (shirt, vest, sash, trim) and some other small details to complete the piece. Here’s hoping that it somewhat captures the spirit of what Paul was intending for it:

 

[smudger1960]

Brilliant
one of the best versions I’ve seen of this bust

 

[phil_h]

I love all those busts from YS - I remember painting this guy up years ago...
Really nicely done!

 

[clubcat]

Lovely job. I like the slightly muted palette with the splashes of colour, nicely done. Nice skin tones too.
Melanie

 

[Canoehead]

Brilliant
one of the best versions I’ve seen of this bust

Thanks Brian, Phil and Melanie - high praise indeed. Paul did most of the heavy lifting, especially the flesh and those eyes.

Thanks again,
Brian

 

[Ferris]

This is really nice. Also loving the colour choices.
Adrian

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Beautiful paintwork

Mobo

 

[sd0324]

Beautiful work and an amazing thing to do...that's really cool you finished something he began. I met Paul in Chicago once and he seemed a great fellow. Did not know he's gone away from us.

I believe he'd be really pleased with your work!

Steve

 

[Nap]

Hi Brian

Many thanks for sharing this , you’ve done Paul a great credit , honouring his skill

Like the colours you’ve used particularly the green

As always the fleshwork is so right

A pleasure to see

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Look forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MalcC]

Very nicely painted, good choice of colours.

Malc

 

[Briggsy]

Beautifully finished piece and a beautiful sentiment behind the work, love it.

Cheers Simon

 

[Oda]

Great painting and a fitting memorial to a friend.

Oda.

 

[BRAN]

Great achievement Canonhead, I'm sure Paul would be happy with the result!!