Roman Legionary

[Chrisr]

Given the outstanding quality of painting by many PF members, I have been reluctant to post what few pieces I have done. So here goes with one I painted to give a mate for his 70th birthday a few years ago. Not the best effort, as I can see I needed to do more work on the highlights and shadows, especially the face, arms and legs. Nor are the eyes that great, and I have yet to be comfortable with weathering.

Just want to thank everyone whose work I have studied - truly inspirational - and those who have given advice, especially Mike the Kiwi (Mike Butler), Tony Dawe and Nap. You have all helped a great deal in improving my work. Sorry about the quality of the photos - iPhone images.

Regards
Chris

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Looks very good to me

Mobo

 

[malc]

Admittedly it's hard to see the figure on my phone. Hopefully you will post moe as you do your details.

Otherwise from what I can see looks fine to me.

 

[Nap]

Hi Chris

What a pleasure to see your painting and thanks for sharing , looks good to me , shield looks really neat design and painting

This hobby is for all and is all about enjoyment and Inam sure you and your friend enjoyed this piece

Great advice no doubt from Mike and Tony

....not sure what those things below the waist are .....oh it's okay googled ..they are legs ....lol

Thanks for sharing

Look forward to seeing more when you wish to

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Chrisr]

Looks very good to me
Mobo

Otherwise from what I can see looks fine to me.

Hi Chris
What a pleasure to see your painting and thanks for sharing , looks good to me , shield looks really neat design and painting
Nap

Mobo, Malc and Kev,
Many thanks for your kind words and encouragement. It is the first one I was happy with. Regarding the shield Kev, thank goodness for masking tape.
Warm regards
Chris

 

[1969]

Nice work on the Legionary Chris, it all looks good to me. Also nice work on the bit of groundwork you created for the figure, sets it off nicely.
Cheers
Steve

 

[Blind Pew]

Chris, this is a really good figure. Thanks for posting. Your rendition of that shield is a lesson in crisp painting.

 

[Macca G]

Top work mate

 

[Chrisr]

Nice work on the Legionary Chris, it all looks good to me. Also nice work on the bit of groundwork you created for the figure, sets it off nicely.
Cheers
Steve

Chris, this is a really good figure. Thanks for posting. Your rendition of that shield is a lesson in crisp painting.

Top work mate

Many thanks for your kind words. The inspiration has come you fellows.

Warm regards
Chris