Andrew Craft
A Fixture
Amazing job mate, kimono is stunning
HI Alexandros, Your work is always outstanding and this is no exception-Please do not take this as criticism but on a point of authenticity the Tsuba on the sword would have been quite a subdued metal (often Iron)
and the scabbard as you have painted it would have been Lacquer which is polished to a bright shine-the design on the scabbard would have been hidden within the Lacquer and so less prominent. Darkening the scabbard a little, (perhaps with a brown wash) would glaze over the design. It could then be given a clear gloss to finish.
Doing this will also provide better contrast between the Scabbard and the silk cord.
Super work alexandros,the design on the kimono is really nice and beautifully painted,it adds so much to this bust
Brian
Beautiful Painting!! I love the patterns on kimono and Katana.