WIP Critique The Imp

[Helm]

Had this cracking bust as a Xmas from Mrs Helm after she took advice from a "friend" (Cheers Carl you *&%! ) Now this was one I really really liked but knew painting it was out of my league after all...


However it was a great gift and while she said ask Steve of http://www.skminiatures.co.uk/ to exchange it, which I know he would being a real gent it seemed a little churlish to do so. So I pondered it and decided that this might be the way to go with it, a bust from a bust

I first primered it with a spray can of Humbrol Gold then applied layers of a dark brown/bronze metallic acrylic mix well thinned down to ink like consistency. There now remains a very dark brown wash for shadows and dry brushing with gold on the highlights.
As ever interested in your comments on what to me is a new method and style
Steve

 

[housecarl]

Should look excellent once you pop the lighter highs on Steve.

 

[Helm]

Cheers Carl thanks for the tip about the green wash just laid one on it. Really effective
Steve

 

[housecarl]

Good stuff.

 

[Helm]

Cheers Paul I think you may have the child friendly translator there Nah this is one bust I'll leave well alone, unless it's perfect the subject is just too well known for it stand up. Glad you like it though mate
Steve

 

[peedee]

Just being naughty really steve,

I just realised an hour ago that I HAVE to go to work tomorrow.
Bearing in mind, I've spent the last two days without visitors,
I am surrounded by 54mm Airfix collectors series parts, and I've been 'multiposing my bits'.
Now I've got to put my toys away, iron my shoes and polish my shirt and tie for work.

I've got a right sulk going on.
Paul

 

[Helm]

I went back Fri just for the day so as tomorrow wouldn't come as too much of a shock

 

[peedee]

Well that's a surprise Steve,
I didn't even see you for the interview,
if I'm in first tomorrow, I'l put the brew on !

Still Nato standard are you ?

 

[Helm]

lol kinda sweetener not sugar these days

 

[1969]

You got that done quick mate nice result, from pictures looks just like a bronze statue, gold primer sounds good idea, never thought of that

 

[Wings5797]

A great casting Steve.
I like the fine detail and look forward to your continued progress on this beauty.
Cheers,
Keith

 

[Helm]

Cheers Steve and Keith not quite finished but coming along for sure
Steve

 

[Chris Mortimer]

Just being naughty really steve,

I just realised an hour ago that I HAVE to go to work tomorrow.
Bearing in mind, I've spent the last two days without visitors,
I am surrounded by 54mm Airfix collectors series parts, and I've been 'multiposing my bits'.
Now I've got to put my toys away, iron my shoes and polish my shirt and tie for work.

I've got a right sulk going on.
Paul

Amen brother!!

 

[Chris Mortimer]

Hey mate. I like the effect. I want this one myself. I got the Lord of lion bust for Christmas and have been blown away by the detail,its staggering!

 

[Helm]

Cheers Chris, yeah the Nuts Planet figures are superb
Steve

 

[Chris Mortimer]

I know, strangely I was feeling confident until it arrived. Much haste was made at getting into the box then that was replaced with that sinking feeling peppered with "oh-oh, what have I done"?!?!

 

[Helm]

Ah yeah hence the bronzed version

 

[garyhiggins]

Great job, looks like a classic bronze.

 

[Helm]

Thanks Gary that's what I was going for, glad you thin k it's worked
Steve

 

[Helm]

Finished less matt black on the rear etc, as I'm awaiting a base to put him on and till arrives not sure what I'm going to use as a post, picked up a marble trophy base on eBay fairly cheap and thought it would suit this style of painting
Steve