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

[Colin_Fraser]

Stunning, surprised he didn't have coloured boots.

Simon

Probably did in his closet at home.

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Fully assembled except spurs. I need to fill some gaps in his pelisse cords. The pelisse is only base coated. The sabretache and sword are at about 75%. Boots still need work and lots of clean up to do. But I wanted to see him fully kitted out.

Colin

 

[Briggsy]

I can certainly understand why you like this particular chap, the uniform and this sculpt, is great and you really are bringing him to life.

Simon

 

[Nap]

Hi Colin

A Like doesn’t seem enough so it’s a WOW! from me

Really enjoying the whole thread so far , interesting your painting the pelisse in situ ...or has it yet to be fixed in place ?

Look forward to seeing more

Have fun

Nap

 

[MalcC]

Excellent work.

Malc

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Hi Colin

A Like doesn’t seem enough so it’s a WOW! from me

Really enjoying the whole thread so far , interesting your painting the pelisse in situ ...or has it yet to be fixed in place ?

Look forward to seeing more

Have fun

Nap

Yes the pelisse has been fixed in place. Shouldn’t present a problem…I hope.

Ready for embroidery. Greens are Liquitex acrylic gouache (sponge & brush applied) with Liquitex ink washes.

 

[Briggsy]

Very nice, never considered using gouache before, I always thought it was quite fragile. Your sponge technique works really well.

Simon

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Very nice, never considered using gouache before, I always thought it was quite fragile. Your sponge technique works really well.

Simon

These paints are my first experience with gouache. I bought a sampler box set. Liquitex’s new gouache product is bottled. Similar to a watery acrylic with very fine pigment, decent coverage, and a good matte finish.

 

[Nap]

Hi Colin

Nice start on the pelisse, intrigued ref the gouache

Look forward to seeing more

Have fun @ the bench

Nap

 

[Briggsy]

These paints are my first experience with gouache. I bought a sampler box set. Liquitex’s new gouache product is bottled. Similar to a watery acrylic with very fine pigment, decent coverage, and a good matte finish.

Sounds good, a bit like the old Pelikan Plaque, or whoever it was spelt.

Simon

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Sounds good, a bit like the old Pelikan Plaque, or whoever it was spelt.

Simon

Never used it so can’t comment. It mixes well with artist and hobby acrylics too. The colours are very vibrant.

This morning’s progress. Pelisse braid still needs inking and high highlights. Lots of tidying up still needed. Especially his boots.

 

[Briggsy]

The colours certainly have a high chroma and the gold lace is coming along really well.

Simon

 

[Nap]

Now that’s a real lot of progress on the pelisse

Nice update Colin

Looking forwards to more

Happy painting

Nap

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Haven’t updated for a few days. Made some progress on the pelisse lace. Getting close to completion. Lots of clean up to do.

 

[Malkie]

He's already starting to look quite spectacular, nice one!

Malkie

 

[Briggsy]

He looks fabulous, really fine brush work.

Simon

 

[Nap]

He's already starting to look quite spectacular, nice one!

Malkie

He looks fabulous, really fine brush work.

Simon

These guys said it all.....I’m just going to add BRILLIANT

Look forward to seeing the cleanup you do

Anyone would be more than happy to have this in their display cabinet

Have fun @ the Bench

Nap

 

[MalcC]

The Pelisse look great, the use of the sponge works well, something I must try myself.

Great brushwork throughout, another stunning piece of work.

Malc

 

[clubcat]

Quite splendid, Colin.
Melanie