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WIP Critique Marechal Ney bust (~1/6)

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by ACCOUNT_DELETED, Oct 27, 2013.

  1. Tarracus A Fixture

    The acquisitions Manager of MadameTussaud's of London was following this thread very excited until he noticed with great disappointment that this piece is just in a 1/6scale.. :ROFLMAO: poor devil..
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  2. ACCOUNT_DELETED A Fixture

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    Tarracus - that is both hilarious and a wonderful compliment.....thank you.

    Colin
  3. Chris Mortimer Active Member

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    Hey mate, just astounding. Not that I thought the paint job would be any less than the sculpt work. Marechal Ney lives!
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  4. ACCOUNT_DELETED A Fixture

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    Better pictures with a proper camera. You will see that I am going very dark on the uniform for accuracy. The base is 50:50 V dark prussian blue and black. I have started to add inks to his face. Hair is only undercoated.

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    Colin
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  5. ACCOUNT_DELETED A Fixture

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    Roughing in his collar lace. base coat of yellow ochre. Washed with raw umber ink. Still very rough.

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  6. ChaosCossack A Fixture

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    Looking great to date. (Hey, I'm a poet and didn't know it. But my nose shows it... It's a Longfellow):facepalm:
    Anyhoo
    Don't leave out any steps on the gold embroidery.... I think your blue is spot on. Still in awe of the paintjob on the face... Perfect example of the "Fraserian" school.

    Colin
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  7. ACCOUNT_DELETED A Fixture

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    Embroidery - base is yellow ochre.
    Wash with raw umber and do blue ink (50:50)
    Highlight with Mdm yellow
    Wash with raw umber ink (again)
    Highlight sparingly with Naples yellow.

    That's it so far.

    He will look better when I get the shine off his face and some more contrast into his hair.

    Cheers
    Colin
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  8. Aveleira A Fixture

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    Colin you're doing great so far! Not only you managed to sculpt this very very nicely,
    but also you're painting it equally well! I look forward to the finished work!

    Regards
    Pedro
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  9. ACCOUNT_DELETED A Fixture

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    Thanks gents - here is a picture showing the naples yellow stage

    Colin

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  10. ACCOUNT_DELETED A Fixture

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    Washed with umber ink again and then high highlights picked out with unbleached titanium. The bottom row of lace is not completed yet.

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    Colin
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  11. pmfs A Fixture

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    Colin is great seeing this one coming up mate, I love the flesh tones - very realistic.
    Following.

    Cheers,
    Pedro.
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  12. ACCOUNT_DELETED A Fixture

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    More paint and shine removed from his face.

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    Colin
  13. Ferris A Fixture

    Absolutely stunning Colin! Ithat last picture is brilliant.

    Adrian
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  14. MalcC A Fixture

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    England
    Colin.

    Nice, excellent detail. Like the painting too.
  15. ChaosCossack A Fixture

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    Awesome! 'Nuff said;)
    How did you matte the face? Looks so much better like that... Before, he looked like me trying to walk up a flight of stairs... or do long division.

    Carry on, my wayward son

    Colin Shineface
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  16. ACCOUNT_DELETED A Fixture

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    Just a shot or two of Humbrol spray varnish Coiln. I pulled the cellophane wrap I use for holding him....up to the the top of the collar to mask the uniform. I don't know why he was shining as I was painting Vallejos for the most part on his face. Must have blundered the undercoat in some way.

    Colin
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  17. ChaosCossack A Fixture

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    Could it be the ink washes?
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  18. tonydawe A Fixture

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    Australia
    Wow. That close up reveals your true artistry.
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  19. fabrizio1969 A Fixture

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    absolutely stunning work
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  20. ACCOUNT_DELETED A Fixture

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    Not the ink Colin as it was glossy before I got to that stage. Plus the inks were diluted and used sparingly. No matter. And thanks to all for the kind comments.

    Colin
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