WIP Pegaso 90mm Gen. de Bgd. Francois Fournier (Sarlovese) c. 1810

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Not the best light but here he is end of day 1.

I had forgotten how small a 90mm figure is…just marginally bigger than a 75.

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Hi Colin

Thanks for sharing the fleshwork pictures coming together nicely there

This is going to be another fine version , all credit to you for painting so many versions

What’s kept you going when painting so many ?......perhaps his story , the uniform ?

Enjoy the next session

Happy benchtime

Nap
 
Hi Colin

Thanks for sharing the fleshwork pictures coming together nicely there

This is going to be another fine version , all credit to you for painting so many versions

What’s kept you going when painting so many ?......perhaps his story , the uniform ?

Enjoy the next session

Happy benchtime

Nap
Why obsessed with this subject?

The uniform basically sums up the romance and style of the Napoleonic cavalry officer. The association with “The Duellists.” His interesting personality…he was likely a complete jerk, a show off and a bully. But unlike most bullies, he was brave enough having proved himself in multiple battles. And Gros’ portrait is a masterpiece IMO.

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Breast lacing initial layer…essentially dry brushed raw umber to allow these tired old eyes to see the texture i.e. the individual lace strands. This will be followed by yellow oxide, naples yellow, parchment…all Liquitex Pro artist’s acrylics. I will also be applying sepia ink washes.

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Hi Colin

The face is nearly there I reckon but with a little more highs as you said
Out of interest how many layers before you decided to change .....any reason it went grainy?

Fear not the gold lacework ...it’s a nice start and I’ve no doubt it will work and look great

Good pictures to follow through on

Thanks for sharing the updates

Happy benchtime

Nap
 
Hi Colin

The face is nearly there I reckon but with a little more highs as you said
Out of interest how many layers before you decided to change .....any reason it went grainy?

Fear not the gold lacework ...it’s a nice start and I’ve no doubt it will work and look great

Good pictures to follow through on

Thanks for sharing the updates

Happy benchtime

Nap
Thx Nap. Not happy with his mouth…a bit Thunderbirds looking. I may need to redo his eyes as well.

Re. The graininess….I tend to paint in thicker layers than most acrylic painters. None of that 40 layers of milky diluted colour for me. That could be the issue. I really like the tube acrylics but they do have a slightly greasier pastel-like consistency compared to fully liquid eye dropper paints.

Colin
 
Hi Colin

These eyes are on a 90mm Figure ...amazing painting

Enjoy the shaping ....it’s all worth it

Thanks for sharing the update on the 👀 👍

Looking forward to seeing the next post on the dashing Hussar

Nap
 
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