WIP RJ’s workbench 23-3

[Briggsy]

Under the circumstances I don't think you had much choice but to use artistic license, thing is apart from some aboriginal elders there isn't anybody to say it is wrong. Since the figure is representative of a people fighting for their independence as opposed to a given individual it was the best way forward. Either way it's a really great figure.

Cheers Simon

 

[NigelR]

That is looking very good, you did well with challenging flesh tones. A very different subject, great to see.

 

[Robert Jan de Wit]

Finished this one yesterday.
Got some bad luck with twice breaking his leg during painting. A third time and I propably would have dumped him…
More in the completed forum.

Thanks all for watching and support
Greets
RJ

 

[Nap]

Hi Robert

Thanks for not dumping it ...nice figure , and very different

Good to see it progress

Looking forward to seeing the completed forum pictures and the next project

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Robert Jan de Wit]

Hello all,

Started with the basics for a new figure. A Iban scout during the Indonesian confrontation 62-66.
I am using this beautiful Kevin Lyles illustration for inspiration. Looking forward to do the tattoos, but that will be a challenge. Also gives me the opportunity to use a Lee enfield no5.

Hope to do an update soon.
greets,
RJ

 

[Briggsy]

Looks like a nice choice of subject mate, faded denims and 44 pattern webbing. Looking forward to seeing the tattoos, never an easy thing to depict especially faded older ones, all mine are coloured so not much use as reference!

Cheers Simon

 

[Nap]

Hi Robert

As Simon said a nice choice , good pose you’ve chosen , nice to have the #5 featured , the tattoos will be a highlight to see

Great reference ...for more of Kevin’s n’s artwork this is the book below (Osprey MAA 431)

Following with interest

Looking forward to seeing more

Happy sculpting

Nap

 

[NigelR]

More excellent work on the way.......

 

[Robert Jan de Wit]

Looks like a nice choice of subject mate, faded denims and 44 pattern webbing. Looking forward to seeing the tattoos, never an easy thing to depict especially faded older ones, all mine are coloured so not much use as reference!

Cheers Simon

Thanks my friend. All nice stuff to model and paint. Gonna look to those fantasy guys who do a lot of freehand detailing and see how they do such things.

Hi Robert

As Simon said a nice choice , good pose you’ve chosen , nice to have the #5 featured , the tattoos will be a highlight to see

Great reference ...for more of Kevin’s n’s artwork this is the book below (Osprey MAA 431)

Following with interest

Looking forward to seeing more

Happy sculpting

Nap

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Thanks Nap. MAA 431 is a great book. I am a big Lyles fan.

More excellent work on the way.......

Thanks Nigel! I hope I live up to the expectations…

greets
RJ

 

[Stephen B]

"Bata" jungle boots would be high leg, rubber and canvas (I have worn them!).

 

[Robert Jan de Wit]

"Bata" jungle boots would be high leg, rubber and canvas (I have worn them!).

I know, shoes are now the basics. Still some sculpting to do.

 

[MalcC]

I'm following. Nice subject.

Malc

 

[Robert Jan de Wit]

Thanks Malc!

I'm following. Nice subject.

Malc

 

[Oda]

You do crank them out at an astonishing rate and to such a high standard of sculpting and painting.Trully amazing.Following this one too as I did for all of the previous ones.

Oda.