discussion Leonidas

[wotan]

More sincere thanks guys. This is definitely more in my ball park than aircraft.

Here is my bust just about finished.

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Not sure about the base, I will contemplate it before I finally glue everything. This has been a fun project with an outstanding sculpt to work from.

John

 

[scottie3158]

John,
Sorry I have missed this beautifully painted and in your style completely.

 

[Guest]

Beautifully done John. I'll use that word again - sumptuous!

 

[wotan]

Thanks Peter and Scottie much appreciated.

I'm off for a bit now as, like many Canadians, we're heading down to Florida for another month of sunshine before the arctic weather sets in for real.

John

 

[minitnkr]

Beautifully done. Stay away from any red/purple algae. You don't want to even breath the air near it. Some strains are extremely toxic. Enjoy the sun. PaulE

 

[Wouter]

Wow, John, that's an impressive finish mate. Enjoy your stay in the hotter regions chap!

Cheers

 

[scottie3158]

Have a great break in the sun

 

[rtfoe]

Beautiful John...I for one would like to take a break from the sun. :smiling6:

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Steve Jones]

Absolutely stunning John. A terrific way to sign off before your holiday. Enjoy the break and avoid the storms:thumb2::thumb2:

 

[Richard48]

Like the other guys said stunning work.We are blessed with some talented painters on here.
Great work.
Richard

 

[Jim R]

Hi John
Superb work in every respect. Beautiful. Enjoy Florida.
Jim

 

[PaulinKendal]

Thanks Tim.

OK he has now been oiled up, as it were. Of course a photo cannot show all the subtleties that oils allow but I think the general effect is there. It is still shiny so more will become apparent when I apply the mat varnish.





John

A blast from the past. I keep stumbling on the most aMAZing work on this forum - the eyes! This is some astoundingly good work - bravo!

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks to PaulinKendal, I just spotted this, had a read through.........I absolutely admire your work with oils.......you are truly in your element John :thumb2: Rick H.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Me too!!! Absolutely incredible painting skills and originality in the base design. Mr. B, this work of art should be in a museum on display for the world to see!!!

Prost
Allen

 

[wotan]

Thanks guys I appreciate your kind comments. You know the older you get the more skilled you USED to be, at least that is the story I tell.

John

 

[Steve Brodie]

only just seen this, very nice