Young Miniatures Cossack Bust

[Peter Day]

I recently had a cabinet move-round and cull, and decided that it was time to see if I could improve a few of my older pieces. Most were put complete into a bath of Cif Power Shine, but here I just decided to just re-paint the head. I'm afraid that I forgot to take 'before' pictures of this one, which I first painted about three years ago, so here are the 'afters';



I think it's a bit better than it was, but it's quite hard to be objective. A good exercise though.

 

[callmehobbes]

That's a great looking bust. You've really brought out the character in the face.

 

[1969]

That's really nicely done Peter, love the flesh tones.
Steve

 

[misfit151]

First class results on this one Peter..... Mike

 

[Steve Ski]

Exercise successful, I would say!

 

[custer760]

Fantastic painting....your face painting is a class of its own...love it,once again Bravo.
Regards
Pete

 

[Nap]

Hi Peter

Another really nice result , you have a real knack with fleshtones

The wood effect are good as are the vibrant reds

Thanks for sharing

Look forward to the next

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Chiariello]

Another small masterpiece, in my opinion the beard and the cloak give that extra touch to the figure

 

[housecarl]

You can certainly paint flesh Peter.
Lovely job.

 

[Peter Day]

Pete, Nap, Pier and Carl - Very many thanks. I struggle to paint anything and to have you say that you like the flesh in particular is a real boost to the confidence. This face was pretty challenging, what with all the wrinkles around the eyes and the various warts (a lovely touch by the sculptor).

 

[Graham]

Another stunning piece, very nice.

 

[Kilgore]

Really nice!!!!!!!

 

[mil-mart]

Superb painting

Cheers Ken

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Looking great and well painted Peter

Mobo

 

[Peter Day]

Graham, Fran, Ken and Mobo

Many thanks for your kind words. Glad you like him.

 

[Babelfish]

Very, very nice all round. Also good wood grain on the gun stock. I always struggle with that. Any tips?

- Steve

 

[Kilgore]

Very, very nice all round. Also good wood grain on the gun stock. I always struggle with that. Any tips?

- Steve

Hi Steve. I have a tutorial on youtube about this. I recorded it while painting the same figure indeed (it's in spanish but you can see the process). With the permission of the staff...

 

[Merryweather]

quite superb, Peter!

 

[Babelfish]

Hi Steve. I have a tutorial on youtube about this. I recorded it while painting the same figure indeed

Thanks for that. I'll bookmark it to watch later. Much appreciated .

- Steve

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Hi Peter lovely result and just as others have said you certainly know how to paint a face, the colours blend so smoothly and really bring each subject to life, very tidy painting on the clothing and equipment, so enjoyable to see your stuff on PF.
Terry