discussion Verlinden 200mm Davout Bust

[Guest]

Wow Peter, now that's is the dogs ! :thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:
Absolutely stunning.
John

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Peter
That is great, really good braid work especially.

 

[Guest]

Scottie - Thanks mate.

Steve - Yeah, well, as you say the Varangian was a long shot. Nothing planned re WW1.

John - Five thumbs! Than you.

Tim - Glad you like him.

Anyway, he's done:

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I painted the second decoration last night, so the last session just involved painting the sash then putting him on a mount.

 

[Guest]

Absolute perfection.
Your one talented modeller Peter.
John

 

[rtfoe]

Very well painted Peter.... :tears-of-joy: can't help to think that he reminds me of Indian women at a wedding all decked out in gold. Makes Mr T look under decked of his trinkets.

These Napoleanic officers sure were a flashy lot.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Guest]

John - Many thanks. A long way from perfection though.

Richard - Thanks also. Wealth obviously equated with authority in those days. Murat was the grandest - even his contemporaries thought he was OTT.

 

[Steve Jones]

Stunning work as always Peter. The sash is particularly life like and he has a wonderful facial look about him. Good luck with the gladiator.

 

[Guest]

Lovely painting Peter.
You have my full admiration.:thumb2:

 

[Steve Brodie]

another great bust

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Peter
Great finish, really looks good. The decoration and the sash are stand out items, really looking like separate items.
Should I change my name by deed poll by the way LOL....

 

[Guest]

Thanks for your kind words chaps.

Sorry Tim - have edited the post (tired eyes!).

 

[Peter Gillson]

One of your best yet

 

[Guest]

Hi Peter I didn't think you could get better but you do, stunning work.:thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:
Pete.

 

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Superb, it has already been said, you really have hit a high note with your painting.

Well done

Regards

Steve H

 

[Guest]

Very well painted Peter.... :tears-of-joy: can't help to think that he reminds me of Indian women at a wedding all decked out in gold. Makes Mr T look under decked of his trinkets.

These Napoleanic officers sure were a flashy lot.

Cheers,
Richard

Excuse me Peter.
Richard are you saying our Mr T, well you learn something every day, always imagine him in his jeans asleep at the bench in between bouts of modelling !:smiling2:
John .
Thanks Peter, well perfection you are !

 

[Guest]

Hi Peter you mentioned Liquitex artist's pure gold is it the Liquitex 22ml artists acrylic paint or something different that you used.
Pete.

 

[Si Benson]

Fantastic Peter:thumb2:

 

[Guest]

Many thanks for all of your kind words people. I was feeling a bit 'meh' about this one, so thanks for restoring my confidence.

John - Definitely not our Mr T.

Pete - Yes, just ordinary Liquitex artist's acrylics in the tube.

 

[Guest]

Cheers Peter :thumb2:.
Pete.