WIP Critique The Glorious Dead

[Helm]

Doing this as a commerative piece for the Armstice centenary. I am going from a time line sort of feel, so the top will be new and clean, the middle section in service and finally the bottom a bronze statue. As always please comment and criticise it. The figure is https://mitchesmilitarymodels.co.uk/?product=120-bira-wwi-british-infantryman-reverse-arms
Steve

 

[arj]

Interesting approach.
Look forward to seeing it develop.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[1969]

Looking forward to seeing how this turns out

Steve

 

[Helm]

Interesting approach.
Look forward to seeing it develop.

Cheers,
Andrew

Looking forward to seeing how this turns out

Steve

Glad somebody is! Me I'm dreading it
Steve

 

[KenBoyle]

Very creative idea Steve! Can't wait to see more.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[Helm]

A little bit more done, face now blocked in with oils, it's surprisingly hard to paint closed eyes!
Steve

 

[clrsgt]

Interesting concept; will be interested to see how it comes out. I am just finishing this one myself. I thought about making him a spectre in black and white, but ended up doing him in the standard service uniform. You are right about the eyes; difficult to get right.

 

[Helm]

Well the concept is there, not sure if the execution is Have a look and see what you think
Steve

 

[Landrotten Highlander]

Like it, both concept and execution - with one minor detail: perhaps the change from bronze statue to live uniform needs to be less linear?

 

[Helm]

Like it, both concept and execution - with one minor detail: perhaps the change from bronze statue to live uniform needs to be less linear?

I intend to "feather" it yes not a straight cut line
Steve

 

[Gellso]

Great idea well executed mate.
G

 

[Helm]

Cheers Gells
Steve

 

[Grod]

Very original Steve. No one can accuse you of making life easy for yourself!
Lol
Gordon

 

[Helm]

Very original Steve. No one can accuse you of making life easy for yourself!
Lol
Gordon

I never fail to amaze myself
Steve

 

[housecarl]

Excellent idea Steve.

 

[1969]

Nice one mate, very original

 

[kagemusha]

A very unusual approach mate....but coming along very nicely

Ron

 

[Helm]

Thanks folks did a bit more at the w/e, not a lot just blocked the webbing
Steve

 

[Helm]

Taking a bit of shape now, hopefully the pics will show the new to old transitions on both the man and the statue. Will be toning the metal bits down with a brown wash as they're a bit too bright. As ever please comment
Steve

 

[kagemusha]

Coming along nicely Steve

If I may....a green or blue wash on the metal may be a better choice....as it will add better depth...and create an aged patina.....IMHO

Ron