WIP Critique Young Somme Bust - Slightly Modified

[Joe55]

You're off to a great start Colin ! I'm following.

Joe

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Some more painting today (about an hour). Here is the progression using various Vallejos and citadel inks. Most of this is shading. I will need to lighten him too and apply more inks.

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Colin

 

[tiberius57]

I like how the effect builds up! Thanks Colin for sharing your technique!
I'm watching and learning! Cool!
Cheers,
Zeno

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Some more progress shown with natural light .

Colin

 

[Karlosfandango]

Mate looking good looking forward to seeing it all done up

 

[Mark S]

Beautifully done, Colin. I'm sure this will result in an excellent piece.

 

[Ferris]

Lovely work so far Colin. i like the changes you made to the face. He really looks 19 now.

Adrian

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Flash shows the inks better

Colin

 

[Helm]

Very nice indeed Colin

Steve

 

[tiberius57]

Awesome! I love the contrast that you achieved! SUPER!
Cheers,
Zeno

 

[billyturnip]

This is looking great Colin and a very interesting, though sad, background story.

Roger.

 

[ChaosCossack]

Looks great... Very natural looking skintone, Especially in the natural light pics. Lots of definition but not at all overdone.

Colin

 

[Elia]

Looks great, Colin, especially the eyes. I love his determined look.

Elia

 

[Colin_Fraser]

A bit more this morning...inks, shading, eye brows.....

Colin

 

[housecarl]

Excellent progress Colin.
Carl.

 

[Funky50]

Love the eyes on this....really nice work...

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Some more progress. Basically I am done his face and helmet. I went toward the apple green used on many of the first Brodies issued in 1916. I also marked it up a wee bit with some white and raw umber to indicate chalk and clay stains. The chin strap still needs a bit of work and perhaps his hair.

Colin

 

[housecarl]

Looks a lot better without the fringe.
Excellent progress Colin,
Carl.

 

[tonydawe]

Keep going Colin, it's looking great

 

[Colin_Fraser]

As an historical aside, before I move on from his head, here is a group photo of 3 Pltn, A Co, 19th (Service) Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers (3rd Salford Pals) in late 1915 before they were sent to France. Several candidates for the bust I think.

Colin