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WIP Critique Verlinden 200mm Ardennes Fallschirmjager

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by 1969, Mar 30, 2010.

  1. 1969 A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    This is a bust i recieved from Carl Barton (housecarl), thanks mate(y) and decided to give up sculpting for a while so i could tackle this one as i liked the look of it as soon as i saw it.

    I at first was going to go with acrylics but decided to paint the eyes in acrylic and the rest of the face in oils, i wanted to reflect a cold atmophere with this one and also a fatigued look to the face, the Ardennes was a cold and hard battle for the Germans and that was my inspiration for the face. Still going to do a little more to the face once the oils have dried as they are still wet at the moment and once dried i will have a better idea how they effect has worked out.
    This is my 4th face painted in oils.

    All comments and critique welcomed

    Steve(y)

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  2. Meehan34 A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    great start on what looks like a cool figure. I think your oil work looks really nice.
  3. housecarl Moderator

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Looking good Steve. Then you've got the nice splinter to do. Enjoy.
    Carl.
  4. Gellso A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Nice start

    You're right on track for the cold effect. Keep going!
  5. gothicgeek A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Following Steve!

    :)

    Mark
  6. Ferris A Fixture

    You've captured the cold look really well, cool!
    The pinkish haze on the cheeks is exactly right.
    I also think the eyes a very well done.

    If you want to increase the tired look, maybe you could darken the bags below the eye a bit more (with a blueish haze)?

    Í'll be following as well!

    Cheers,
    Adrian
  7. mil-mart A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Steve, great start and I look forward to following progress.

    Cheers Ken
  8. rheath Active Member

    Country:
    South-Africa
    Great stuff mate, a good start, have this one completed so will post one day.:cool:
  9. tonydawe A Fixture

    Country:
    Australia
    Hi Steve,

    Great start mate on a great bust. I agree with Adrian's comment about adding some shadow under the eyes to make him look a bit more fatigued. You'll find that adding shadows under the eyes will also help to "frame" the eyes and make them stand out more.

    Keep up the good work mate.
  10. 1969 A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Thanks everyone for the comments and advice.

    Carl.. cant wait to start that splinter cammo, not done it in this large a scale before so looking forward to that.

    Adrian & Tony... I have added some greeny/blue tint under the eyes but i want to let the oils dry before adding any more so i know how much to add, dont want to over darken the lower eyes.

    Steve(y)
  11. Stephan Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Germany
    I like the eyes.
    so far.
  12. Marcel Active Member

    Country:
    Spain
    Excellent start Steve, the face looks very good!
    Looking forward to see some more work.

    Take care,
    Marcel.
  13. 1969 A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Stepfan and Marcel thanks for the comment guys, i will have update soon on this one.

    Steve(y)
  14. unknown01 New Member

    Country:
    Japan
    Hi! Steve.
    Great start!
    The skin tone is very cool.
    I'm looking forward to progress of your work.

    Mitsutaka
  15. 1969 A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Mitsutaka thankyou for your comment, i have worked more on the face and hopefully improved it some more.

    Steve(y)

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