Despite having about a dozen flats in progress I couldn't resist making a start on this beautiful lady from Ulrich Puchala.

Being an infrequent painter of busts this is proving quite a challenge but at the same time a lot of fun.

A couple of work in progress shots, any advice is most welcome

Roger.

Roger, a great start on a great bust. IMHO spot on with the female complexion. Will follow.

Cheers Ken

Cheers Ken, I think I'll do a bit more to the face and then stop and ask for some advice. I don't want to go too far and muck it up. I want it to remain subtle, as befits a princess .

Roger.

Cheers Carl, the female form is much nicer to paint than smelly 'ol pongo's

Lol, put a sailor cap on "Stagging on" and it'll look like he's found it.

Another one before back to work???

I think we will have later two different versions and we had much fun to paint that little lady.

Your face looks good and I can´t wait to see your version.

Ulrich

Roger,
She looks absolutely stunning - think you've captured the turn of the century look perfectly. Will definitely follow this with interest....
Cheers,
Chris

Thanks Ulrich, I've just replied to your thread.

Thank you very much Chris, your encouragement is very much appreciated.

Roger.

Lovely start Roger. One imagines her complexion would be quite pale and smooth.

Thanks Tony, that's how I imagine her too.

I don't think I want to do much more to her face than this... however i'm open to suggestions.

Roger.

Looks excellent Roger. Very female.

I look forward to the rest of your painting!

Cheers,
Adrian

Cheers Adrian

Good work Roger.
I think you have to fade out the colors and then you are finished with the skin.
BTW, a great skincolor for a lady.

Marc

Roger!

Nice to see such a challenging piece under your brushes

Mark

Roger.

Paint the helmet and the collar black and you can see better if the face is ready or not. The black changes the colour of the face.

Could it be that you have the same problems with the eyes as me? They look a bit different

Ulrich

Marc, Mark & Ulrich, thanks. All suggestions considered. I've left the face for now and will paint the headgear and collar and then return to it.

Roger.

Further progress

I've started work on the colpack and undercoated the coller.

Roger.

Hi Roger
Coming on great. Skin tones spot on.
Pete