WIP Treasure Island.

[MalcC]

Very good work Malc

Thanks Bran, much appreciated.

Malc

 

[NigelR]

That flesh work looks ruddy great Malc, as in you've captured a great weatherbeaten ruddy look in that guy. Very nice start indeed, hope you get enough time to keep this one moving along.

 

[MalcC]

That flesh work looks ruddy great Malc, as in you've captured a great weatherbeaten ruddy look in that guy. Very nice start indeed, hope you get enough time to keep this one moving along.

Thanks Nigel, The new AK flesh set helped me greatly in getting the tones and shades I wanted.
Although I had the chance for some bench time this morning, I wasn't in the mood,
fingers crossed I'll feel differently tomorrow, as I want to keep the momemtum going.

Malc

 

[Steve Ski]

Ok, I don't see any updates, are ya nappin?

 

[MalcC]

Hi Steve, yes I've been napping, my bad.
There's no point in painting if your not in the mood, and this is one piece
I don't want to mess up.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

Not much of an update, I've worked on the headscarf, trying to make it look faded.
The SC75 red set was used for this.
For the hat I've switched to oils.
A thinned coat of Lamp black was applied first, and the excess wiped off with a flat brush,
before adding various mixes, using Naples yellow, Mars Yellow, Burnt Sienna and Titanium White
to five a faded and weathered look.
There's still a sheen to it at the moment, but fingers crossed it should dry flat in a couple of days.
Then I'll push the detail further.

Please click on the thumbnail for a larger image.

Malc

 

[Briggsy]

This fellas character is already there with the face, the hat looks good and will be great once dry. His bandana certainly is very faded, not sure I'd be brave enough to attempt it so I am hesitant to, but sweat stains on there would look ace.

Cheers Simon

 

[MalcC]

Thanks Simon.
Adding sweat stain's could work, but I think I'll keep it simple, there's plenty in this kit to challenge me.
Sadly on checking this morning, the oils on the hat still have a sheen, fingers crossed that changes
over the next 24 hours.

Malc

 

[Canterbury Coxswain]

Hi Malcolm. Just to say that the red cloak on the back of my centruion stayed a slight sheen, even though I had taken out most of the oil on cardbord before using it. So, when completely painted/ shaded/ textured......a spray coat of AK Ultra Matt varnish was added.....Bingo! But, word of caution.....don't try to take any dust or other specks off with a damp finger or tissue......it takes the varnish off and then 'seems to spread' and curl minutely around the edge [who was a 'silly boy' and did not think ahead]. I waited for it to dry and then very gently removed this 'edge' and re-sprayed and all was well!! Hurrah!
Like the muted colours of the scarf.
I'll be seeing you soon
Regards,
Kim

 

[MalcC]

Hi Kim

I too took the oil out before applying, but like yourself I didn't get therequired result.
As for me and matt varnish, we don't get on well together.
I've different brands and they all end up glossy no matter what I do.
Once the oil has dried, I'll do my best to get a matt finish.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

This morning I concentrated on re painting the hat, It's come out better this time around.
I've done my best to make it look well warn and weathered.


Please click on the thumbnail for a larger image.


Malc

 

[Briggsy]

Agreed it is really worn now, really like the subtlety of the browns coming through.

Cheers Simon

 

[Steve Ski]

He's lookin real good, hat is coming out nicely, Malc.

 

[NigelR]

Great job on the hat - worn and weathered is what you achieved!

 

[BRAN]

You are still making great progress on this bust, thank you for sharing the Step by Step.

 

[MalcC]

Agreed it is really worn now, really like the subtlety of the browns coming through.

Cheers Simon

Thanks Simon, I went back to acrylics for this, although I wasn't confident I could obtain the finish I was after.
Well, I surprised myself, I kept at building up the tones for the weathering and got there in the end.
It's surprising that in this hobby you keep learning new things.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

He's lookin real good, hat is coming out nicely, Malc.

Cheers Steve. Glad you like the progress.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

Thanks

Great job on the hat - worn and weathered is what you achieved!

Thanks Nigel, it was a relief to get the required effect.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

You are still making great progress on this bust, thank you for sharing the Step by Step.

Thanks Bran, It's been slow progress, but with luck, I should be able to spend a little more time at the
bench.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

This mornings task was to paint the shirt and put a basecoat down for the waistecoat.
For the scarf I applied a basecoat of SC75 Thar brown, with a little Mojave white added.
For the shadow I decided to use a different approach for the shadows, although I have used it a couple of times before. Thinning down the shade to a watery consistency and building up the layers gradually.
For this I added a little SC75 black to some Thar brown, This worked well so I could move on to building up the highlights. I started by using the Mojave white, thinned down a little, and then for the final highlight I added
a little white to this.
To finish off I added some deeper shadows where necessary, and then applied a final was of the middle shade
to pull it all together.

Moving on to the waistecoat, I've applied a basecoat using Kimera Yellow Ochre, with a little SC75 White, Black,
After this had dried, I applied of wash of Vallejo Chocolate brown to tone it down and start on the shadows.


Please click on the thumbnail for a larger image.

Malc