Acrylics S.B.S. Officer of The 42nd Highlanders circa1854

[Wings5797]

Hi to all out there.
I have finally stirred myself to get this fine fellow to a point that I will call it a day.
With the pose that Maurice Corry sculpted here I thought that he should look a little war torn and exhausted (the figure that is not Moz). To achieve this; the face flesh tones were redded up more than I would normally paint and added a barrel water canteen that He had just drained dry.
I must thank Ron Tamburrini for the super wooden base He crafted for me and the people from Name It for one of their great nameplates. It goes without saying that the help and advice from the members at pF has, as always, proved invaluable.
These photographs are not too good but I hope it gives you an idea of what I am aiming for.
All the very best,
Keith

 

[billyturnip]

That is very nice indeed keith.

Roger.

 

[prhayes68]

Keith,

A very nice piece of work. He's come out very well. I think you can declare your acrylics experiment a success!

Pete

 

[BarrieHynd]

Keith, a braw job indeed. One to be proud of mate.

Barrie.

 

[Wings5797]

Roger and Pete, Thank you Guys,
It's alwas great to here from you two fellows as you are both a good sorce of inspiration. I am pleased that you both like it.
This time in the afternoon is good for sculping and painting in my cave but not good for photography.
Here are a couple more pics but not too much improvement.
See what you think.
Thanks again
All the best,
Keith

 

[Wings5797]

Many thanks Barrie.
I always enjoy the Highlanders and this sculpt is one of the best. Credit to Moz.
Cheers Mate,
Keith

 

[moz]

Nice job mate well done!

 

[DEL]

Very nicely done Keith, my favourite large scale figure from the past couple of years. It's been well worth following this.
A very impressive result
What I particularly like is the quality of you photos make mine look like David Baileys work
Cheers
Derek

 

[Wings5797]

Nice job mate well done!

It should be me thanking you Maurice, this is the best figure at this scale that I have seen.
Pleasure to paint, Thank you.
Keith

 

[Wings5797]

Very nicely done Keith, my favourite large scale figure from the past couple of years. It's been well worth following this.
A very impressive result
What I particularly like is the quality of you photos make mine look like David Baileys work
Cheers
Derek

Cheers Derek,
How is your example coming along?
I will try to chose a better lens next time......or photographer.
All the very best,
Keith

 

[Richie]

Hi Keith,
Fancy making him a stereotypical "Jock" emptying the grog barrel. No offence meant my Northern Brothers.

Mate, I think that is a lovely piece of work and what a fantastic informative SBS with kilt etc. I will certainly review that one in the future. Ron's base and the name plaque certainly compliment your piece very well. Again great work my mate, I love what you have achieved.
As for the photo's............looks like a chimp has taken them.

cheers
Richie

 

[DEL]

Cheers Derek,
How is your example coming along?
I will try to chose a better lens next time......or photographer.
All the very best,
Keith

It's on the back burner at the moment Keith. Not because I've lost interest but the past few months was spent getting stuff painted for the Herzog von Bayern show and now I want to get a couple of complicated pieces prepared for Euro.
Will do a bit here and there and try some new techniques particularly with acrylics.
Cheers
Derek

 

[Wings5797]

Hi Keith,
Fancy making him a stereotypical "Jock" emptying the grog barrel. No offence meant my Northern Brothers.

Mate, I think that is a lovely piece of work and what a fantastic informative SBS with kilt etc. I will certainly review that one in the future. Ron's base and the name plaque certainly compliment your piece very well. Again great work my mate, I love what you have achieved.
As for the photo's............looks like a chimp has taken them.
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cheers
Richie

Hi Richie.
Good to hear from you Mate.
I always value your view on My stuff. Pleased that you like this one.
Agree with you on the base and name plate, they both work well for me and are both top quality.
Thanks for chimp picture, much appreciated. I'll pin it up in the studio as a reminder to do better.

We hope that all is well with you both
Cheers Mate,
Keith

 

[Wings5797]

It's on the back burner at the moment Keith. Not because I've lost interest but the past few months was spent getting stuff painted for the Herzog von Bayern show and now I want to get a couple of complicated pieces prepared for Euro.
Will do a bit here and there and try some new techniques particularly with acrylics.
Cheers
Derek

Good luck with your exhibits Derek but knowing your work you don't need luck.
Keith

 

[smudger1960]

Really nice work Keith,congratulations on a great job

 

[Wings5797]

Thanks for looking in and commenting Brian.
I am pleased that you like it but I will definitely be back with the oils on my next piece.
Cheers,
Keith

 

[ChaosCossack]

Fantastic job Keith... Be proud of this one! The red, the tartan, fleshtones, detail... all spot on.
Final presentation is great.

All round excellent work on a really nice sculpt.

Cheers

Colin

 

[Eludia]

Nice work Keith. I've been following this one quietly and it's nice to see it completed. I find myself increasingly drawn to Victorian Highlanders and work like yours is a true inspiration. Many thanks

Billy

 

[Joe55]

That's a real gem you've got there Keith, and thanks for going through the trouble to provide this SBS !

Joe

 

[Wings5797]

Fantastic job Keith... Be proud of this one! The red, the tartan, fleshtones, detail... all spot on.
Final presentation is great.

All round excellent work on a really nice sculpt.

Cheers

Colin

Cheers T'other Colin,
I am pleased that you like this one. It was a great pleasure to work on and I am happy with the outcome.
Thanks for your kind words Mate and good to hear from you.
All the very best,
Keith