Completed Treasure Island.

[MalcC]

Although the end is now in sight, there's still some fine work to be added here and there.
At this point, I've been working on the telescope and hands.
The telescope was given an undercoat of a blend of Gobi brown and Desert yellow.
I decided I'd try oils for the brass finish, rather than use a metallic.
Mars yellow was applied first and allowed to dry, this was followed by wash of Raw Sienna and again allowed to dry.
For the shadows I used thinned Raw Umber, and again I allowed this to dry.
I wanted the brass to look tarnished, and opted for a blend of Raw Sienna, Cadmium Yellow, Lemon Yellow
and finally Titanium White.
I varied the tones, blending them carefully, and feel at this stage, it doesn't look too bad.


Please click on the thumbnail for a larger image.

Malc

 

[Briggsy]

Yes the telescope looks good, maybe a bit of verdigris around the seams, only a little, might be a nice detail. Otherwise I love this one!

Cheers Simon

 

[NigelR]

Yup, IMO the telescope looks good, this is shaping up to be a lovely piece.

 

[BRAN]

Nothing special to add, everything seems really good to me.

 

[MalcC]

Yes the telescope looks good, maybe a bit of verdigris around the seams, only a little, might be a nice detail. Otherwise I love this one!

Cheers Simon

Thanks Simon, I might just add a little verdigris.
Should be ready for you to see at the North Surrey show.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

Yup, IMO the telescope looks good, this is shaping up to be a lovely piece.

Cheers Nigel, Not too much to do now, but I have to admit I'm looking forward to finishing it.
Although very enjoyable, it's produced a few challenges for me.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

Nothing special to add, everything seems really good to me.

Thanks Bran.

Malc

 

[clubcat]

A great looking figure Malc, will enjoying seeing (and competing against ) it in Banstead. Excellent work
Melanie

 

[MalcC]

A great looking figure Malc, will enjoying seeing (and competing against ) it in Banstead. Excellent work
Melanie

Thanks Melanie, I was hoping to continue working on it today, but after a very late night at a concert,
I'm too tired to paint.
Look forward to seeing you at the North Surrey show.

Malc

 

[Nap]

Hi Malc

Catching up on this one .....this is a cracker ...agree ref verdigris...if I might suggest a little wear on the lads waistcoat ?

Looking forward to seeing the final pics in the Completed Forum ...don’t forget the Comps young man

The more I look at this release the more I like it .....

Thanks for sharing the updates and the excellent r V bench

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MalcC]

Hi Malc

Catching up on this one .....this is a cracker ...agree ref verdigris...if I might suggest a little wear on the lads waistcoat ?

Looking forward to seeing the final pics in the Completed Forum ...don’t forget the Comps young man

The more I look at this release the more I like it .....

Thanks for sharing the updates and the excellent r V bench

Happy benchtime

Nap

Hi Nap, A little verdigris has been added and I carried out some work on the waistcoat.
The bust is now finished, apart from the nameplate.
I'll post some photos as soon as I can.

Malc