discussion Balian of Ibelin: A 1/10 Bust

[Guest]

Steve - I would never send anyone rejected work - if it ain't good enough for me I wouldn't want to palm it off on someone else. Glad to be of assistance re. the push to paint - don't spend too much time tidying before you get stuck in. Bloody awful weather here too - rain and wind,

 

[Guest]

This one is done:

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Just the shield today, but I had real trouble. I tried the black cross on an all-whiite ground, but it looked awful, so I ended up with this quartered scheme that at least matches the surcoat. It could probably be dirtier, so I might attack it with pastels at some point in the future.

 

[KarlW]

Shame the cross didn't work out on the shield, but then it's on the back so who'll see it anyway.

Another cracking result.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
That is a real stunner. The colouring is superb. The face is one of your best.
Jim

 

[Wouter]

And another extraordinary finish! I think in the end the colors on the shield are the better choice as well. Pitty the cross didn't work out but I like what I'm looking at.

Cheers

 

[Guest]

Another beauty Peter :smiling3:.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Peter. Looking very smart

 

[Neil Merryweather]

loooovely!
I do agree the shield needs to be a bit grubbier

 

[Guest]

Cheers chaps. The shield will be weathered eventually - waiting for some new pastels....

 

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Another super bust finished, looking really colourful too.

And a bust before the Spitfire pilot, interesting.

Looks like the sun is peeping out this morning

Time for some priming as the garage is accessible without a life raft!

Have a good weekend with the new bust and better weather, though that brings out the pollen and other Hay fever contaminants

Regards

Steve H

 

[Guest]

Morning Steve

I'm actually quite pleased with this one (shock, horror!). I really enjoy working with colour, especially when you can just make it up. Rained all night here, but the forecast is looking good for the weekend. Hope you can get into the garage....

 

[Tim Marlow]

Really like the colours on this one. So much so that I’ve saved one of the images and will nick the colour scheme if I find a fantasy figure that it suits....

 

[Guest]

Thanks Tim. A great compliment.

 

[Steve Jones]

Sorry Peter! Late to the party I'm afraid. I must say this is a very striking bust. I do like the purple cloth and the rips in the shield. Lovey work sir.