Completed Youngs Soviet MOUNTAINEER OFFICER 1942

[Iguazzu]

Very nice work on the skin tones. I love the way you worked the area around the eyes.
About the eyes, I agree with Arsies. Eyes looks a little bit small than they should be.

Cheers!

 

[Tommi]

You have mastered the art of the fleshtones with the acryics and each piece just get better, oustanding in every way
Cheers
Tommi

 

[Showlen]

Truly amazing work ! The realism is astounding. Looking forward to following this one...

-Ronnie

 

[gothicgeek]

Mike .... Many thanks

Ernesto ... Thank you!

Tony ... Cheers mate!

Roger ... Thanks again

Xenofon ... Thank you too

Stu ...

Laurent ... Many thanks

Richie ... Thank you!

Steve... Cheers!

David ... Your too kind. It's all in acrylics

Ken .. Thanks and it will be at Darlo .. distracted from those flats again

Javier ... Thanks for the comments I too like high contrast but I keep trying different levels on different pieces. This just worked out as lower contrast than my usual I kept the iris small compared to the whites to give him a mean look, I prefer a bit small on the eyes to a bit big as it ends up looking too cute That's not to say I may alter them yet though

Alex ... Thanks again

Tommi .... Long way to go yet but thank you too

Ronnie ... Again thank you!



Phew! That took some doing

Work on the hat has been fun, the goggles metal and glass parts need some more work....

 

[housecarl]

Looking great Mark.
Carl.

 

[jimmyoc]

Love it

 

[Ferris]

Ow that does look excellent Mark! You really nailed the face, it looks so realistic.
Keeping the contrast in the face down was a great idea.

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[pmfs]

I think you done here your best face until now mate, well done!
Following...

Pedro.

 

[gothicgeek]

Carl, Jimmy, Adrian and Pedro ... Thanks guys!

Just twiddles and the gun on a bit

 

[debrito]

SUPERBE the eyes are great, excellent job...

 

[Stephen Ward]

Incredible stuff, Mark. Best face you've done so far (of the many impressive ones you've done).

 

[Wings5797]

Incredable painting Mark. For me the eye proportions are spot on for the look you have achieved here, not an easy task.
Dare I suggest for the goggles; a reflection of a mountain landscape. I have always wanted to try this out but have never had a figure with reflective glass. It works well on polished breast plates, though you can get away with murder there.
Keith

 

[Richie]

Hi Mark,
That is progressing fantastically, love what you are achieving with this, you are bringing it to life. Keep up the sterling work.
I may have to come over them there moors for some tuition. I will catch up with you at some point next Saturday.
cheers
Richie

 

[Gellso]

Much better fleshtones Mark. the colours look much warmer. The eyes as usual are great.

 

[Lew J]

Excellent work love it, it really pops.

Lew J

 

[Markus]

Fantasic work !! Can`t wait to see the finished piece.

 

[megroot]

Somewhere I missed this fabulous bust. The painting is extremely well on the face.
Really like what you are doing.

Marc

 

[gothicgeek]

Rodrigo ... Thank you

Stephen ... Many thanks So many more to paint too!

Keith ... Cheers! I'm undecided about the goggles reflection. Being plate glass the reflection will be un distorted, might be a bit much visually. Still I could always paint it out again

Richie ... Thanks and see you at S&L Saturday

Grant ... Cheers

Lew J ... Thanks!

Markus .. Many thanks

Marc ... Again thank you!

Working on the tunic. Looks okay :/

 

[housecarl]

Looks great Mark.
I quite like the red jumper.
See you Sat,
Carl.

 

[Lancio]

Wow! really really good paint job...very realistic skintones...and lovely red jumper...the wood as well!