Gidday,
this is a start on the painting of bust..Ive got a long way to go when I see Mike,s inspiring Hoplite.Comments welcome.
Andy

Very nice Andy. What sort of head gear will you put on this one?

Hello Andy,

nice start, the face looks great !!!

Greetings

Karsten

very nice start, i like the dark flesh tones

cheers

stefano

Looking good so far Andy.


Cheers David

Andy, looking great so far. Will follow progress.

Cheers Ken

That's the most realistic looking sunburnt skin I've seen in quite awhile. I know you'll have touches to add here and there, like the forehead below the hat, etc. Just curious - will you paint darker lines to make the teeth more distinct? Remember - I'm not a painter, and I imagine on the Olympic degree of difficulty scale that comes out about a 9.95 or so.

I have another question. Many of your faces are somewhat similar. Not the same - but with some common features. This is not a criticism -far from it - they're great faces! Just an observation. Anyways - are you trying to make them come out similar or do they just sorta do that on their own?

All the best,
Dan

Dan,
Yes, they have a similarity.They are either remodelled from a particular head or my sculpting technique seems to model similar characters.Ive tried to sculpt likenesses from photo but find it difficult unless i have several views of the subject. Otherwise I take ideas and bits from several sources and make my own character instead ,which is more fun.
Its interesting that while your working on a character that the slightest move while "pushing putty around"can alter the whole look.I can never determine how the finished article will turn out.Thats the magic of sculpting I find.
Cheers
Andy

Looking very good Andy!!

Keep them coming mate.......

Ray

Gidday,
A bit more progress with painting.A left arm has been added and the pith helmet is being worked on at the moment.Hope the photography is a little better.Comments welcome.
Andy

Gidday All,
here is a start on painting the horse.Most of the tack and bridle has been added.Painted in Vallejo and semco acrylics.comments welcome.
Andy

Andy, superb paintwork on the horse, love how you've achieved the horsehair textured effect.

Cheers Ken

Ken said it! Superb is the word! The aged leather look, the deep sunburn on the facial skin, the texture of the clothing and pith helmet - knocks my socks off!

All the best,
Dan

FANTASTIC !!

cheers

stefano

Dan,Ken and Stefano,
Thanks for the comments.its not far off from attaching the rider to the horse which will be done once the walk rope is attached to the bridle.
Cheers
Andy

Gidday,
Here are pics of the horse and rider together.There is still a lot of painting to carry on with.comments welcome.
Andy

Dont know how i missed this one for so long, lovely job on the figure Andy but for me the horse is knockout mate, great texture to the head and very lifelike.

Top job mate

Steve

Carl and Steve,
Thanks for the comments.The reins still need adding and painting along with other bits and pieces.
Cheers
Andy