Completed Tomoe Gozen

[Kjundude1]

This is PiLiPiLi bust of Tomoe Gozen painted with vallejo . Lou Masses did a version of this a few years ago and I fell in love with it. I did this one a few months ago and wanted to share it here. Comments always welcome.

 

[Sturm Grenadier]

This is a beautifully done piece. Very vibrant colors, and the detail is unreal. Could you give us some history about this piece? A breathtaking, and very stunning bust. Congrats, and Regards, SG

 

[Helm]

That is very nice indeed
Short version SG is
An onna-bugeisha (女武芸者?) was a type of female warrior belonging to the Japanese upper class. Many wives, widows, daughters, and rebels answered the call of duty by engaging in battle, commonly alongside samurai men. They were members of the bushi (samurai) class in feudal Japan and were trained in the use of weapons to protect their household, family, and honor in times of war. They also represented a divergence from the traditional "housewife" role of the Japanese woman. They are sometimes mistakenly referred to as female samurai, although this is an oversimplification. Onna bugeisha were very important people in ancient Japan. Significant icons such as Empress Jingu, Tomoe Gozen, Nakano Takeko, and Hōjō Masako were all onna bugeisha who came to have a significant impact on Japan

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onna-bugeisha full thing it's Wikipedia but is more or less accurate

 

[Kjundude1]

Thank you, gentlemen.

 

[Ray Welshman]

Very Nice indeed

 

[FigureLover]

Another stunning Japanese bust, you really have the knack when it comes to intricate patterns. Well done
Ben

 

[megroot]

Amazing work.

Marc

 

[Captain Lol]

Great work .

 

[John Bowery]

I echo all the above. Great vibrant work.
Cheers
John

 

[Kjundude1]

Thank you everyone.

 

[Alex Long]

Great work again, the patterns are fantastic.

Alex.

 

[Kjundude1]

Thanks, Alex.

 

[fullbeak]

Fantastic work!