Peter Gillson's Bust of TE Lawrence

[Peter Gillson]

Scottie - just don't look too close!!!!

[Guest]

Some beautiful sculpting Peter. Looking forward to the finished product.:thumb2:

[Steve Jones]

Nearly there now Peter. Looking forward to seeing the finished article. Will you be having a go at painting him as well???

[Guest]

Great work Peter - you've caught a good likeness.

[Peter Gillson]

It's been a productive day today - some progress on this bust, virtually finished:

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The headband is based on one at the IWM.

Now I plan to leave it for a week, not look at it so that I can return with 'fresh eyes' which will help me to see how and where it needs to be tweaked. On the whole i am pleased so far.

[Jon Heptonstall]

To get that likeness is great work.I wonder how you do it.
Jon.

[Peter Gillson]

Jon - I wonder the same thing! I think it is a matter of not expecting to get it right first time, that some parts need to be re-worked, both adding and taking away putty. This is the third nose!!!

[Guest]

Looking very good Peter. Great work.

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
That looks very good indeed. As others have noted the likeness is excellent.
Jim

[Steve Jones]

Indeed he really does look like Lawrence. Looking forward to seeing the tweaks before finishing the sculpt

[Peter Gillson]

Hi guys - thank for the comploments and support, tomorrow i plan to return to this one, armed with a magnifying glass, to clean and tweek a couple of areas.

Peter

[Guest]

We shall be waiting Peter.
Can't think you needed to do much to him really, looked perfect .
John.

[scottie3158]

Peter,

Excellent work and you have achieved a great likeness, top work.

[Fernando N]

Great looking sculpt Peter, looking forward to see the end result.:thumb2:

[Peter Gillson]

Finished sculpting him and produced a casting which I have started painting.

Usually I start with the face, but in this case I have started with the headdress - Vallejo air paints, shades of grey with a little white. Thereis still room for some highlights which I will add when the rest is painted.

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The blob is blu-tack to protect the face.
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Here it is with Vallejo acrylic base coats for the uniform and face.

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Next - adding the first oil paints.

Peter