Completed Critique Stampede

[kansas kid]

As Tony mentioned, I also think separating the horse and rider from the two
steers was a good idea. This looks like a lot of work, doing three figures,
actually. . . and would require a great deal of discipline.

I will say however, re the photographs, where some members may find the
wrinkle background or backdrop in the 'mood of which the action
indicates', I find that backdrop, with the wrinkle pattern in it, distracting.

But this comment in no way alters my appreciation of the
beautiful work you have done.

Congratulations,

Kansas Kid

 

[carl reid]

Hi Ben,

Firstly I would like to thank you for your superb painting of this piece, and secondly thank you for your kind and generous compliments.

I also cast this monster for Frank! It is a brute to cast, every leg requires reinforcing wire plus pegs to carry each piece, so if the clean up is a tad tedious I appologise, but unfortunately it's unavoidable because of the sheer pulling open of the moulds to insert the reinforcing wires. I hope it didn't detract from your enjoyment!!!

and thanks once again for your Great work!!!

Carl

 

[abbo]

nicely done Ben.Probably the best of this one ive seen!

i got about halfway with this one then put it to one side through lack of
inspiration.Maybe yours will encourage me to start again.
Will leave the horse attached though.
Martin

 

[davidmitchell]

Nice work Ben on the figures and the groundwork.


Cheers David

 

[megroot]

Fabulous work.
I like the way you positioned the cowboy. Making alot off difference for the whole set.

Marc

 

[Tecumsea]

Hi Ben,

What a great idea to separate the figure from the steers, it opens out the whole sculpt, which Carl did a tremendous job with. As Carl has recognised a great paint job, particularly on the steers which are a subject not often tackled, while the basework just sets the tone without distracting the eye from the action.
Keith

 

[Jimmy S]

Ben, as usual the photos will not do justice to your work. Great stuff, hope to see it in person sometime. Any chance for QMHE ? Jim

 

[FigureLover]

Keith, Mark and David, Thank you for your comments, very much appreciated. It seams you lke the repositioning of the cowboy and horse!!! Ta
Martin, keep working on it as the end result is something very different from normal sculpts.
Rick, I understand what you mean about the background, usually I blur the background with apperature stops, but this also made parts of the Vignette blurry because of the depth of it.
Hi Jim, how are you?? Thanks for your comments. As for QMHE, I would love to but probably not this year. I hope to do Melbourne expo soon though as I haven't been for a few years.
Ben

 

[FigureLover]

Special Mention to Carl,
Thank you for your comments and I am so glad you like what I have done with it. The whole thing was a pleasure to put together and paint, and not tedious at all, I'm a slow painter as well as I took my time with this one. It would have been a hard kit to cast I'm sure, and the pins in the legs work spot on, I had to add a large pin for the horse but that was because I seperated him from the cows.
My initial thoughts when I first saw the images of this sculpt on PF was that I had to have it because of the dynamics of your sculpting, and I wasn't dissapointed when I recieved the kit.
Thank you again and I hope to do more of your kits in the future.
Ben

 

[tony66]

Ben
Outstanding work mate! The whole figure as a scene looks like a work of art and as said before the photos don't this wonderful piece justice.
Tony Del

 

[rheath]

Great painting Ben, a very nicely finished piece, if I can make a suggestion, IMHO use a straight black background for your photo shoots, It normally gives better results and does not distract the eye as in these shots. RobH

 

[Sambaman]

Ben, super work here! Well done.

Jay H.

 

[FigureLover]

Hi Rob and Jay,
Thanks for your comments, glad you like my work. Rob, as for the background, I do agree with these photos as they are in focus, usually I blur the background using a different apperature on the camera, this gives a softer effect. It probably also isnt the best for this type of scenery, being deserty type of groundwork, it tends to blend in.
Ben

 

[TWOMOONS]

A few things come to mind for me when I look at this: The kit is painted and handled superbly by figureLover...just beautiful...the sculptor has done a masterful job on all elements...and how truly awesome and powerful these particular beasts can be when not in a controlled environment...and it sure beehooves a horseman (cowboy) to know exactly what he's doing when out there amongst them on the run like this.
Wow...powerful piece.

 

[FigureLover]

WOW, Thanks Phil, your comments are hubbling. Yes Carl Reid captured the Longhorns perfectly.
Ben

 

[John Bowery]

Ben,
Stunning rendition and very nice base.
Cheers
John

 

[Christos]

Very good work,compliments!
chris