Lovely finish Roger and an excellent SBS, very informative.

Cheers Ken

Thanks very much Ken, I enjoyed doing it.

Roger.

Playing catch up here but this is what I've done so far it umm doesn't look "quite" like Rogs The shield still need tidying up a fair bit (Missus just HAD to tell me something while I was doing it )
Steve

They're good at that.

Don't be afraid to go darker with your shading Steve, likewise pure white is good for the armour highlights.

Roger.

I was talking to Davie Mitchell the other night about the leap of faith needed for us oil painters to go for a much more dramatic approach to transitions when tackling a flat. I have to say I find it surprisingly hard..

I'd to like to second what Ken said, another great tutorial Roger!

Steve - keep on with the flat figure painting, it will take a while to pick up but the practice will knock on to your painting of full round figures (it has a habit of developing a keen eye for light direction). I personally like what you've done with the paint job

-Rich

You're right Derek it is quite difficult to get your head round but the results speak for themselves. On the subject of oils, have you tried Transparent White by W&N? I've just got myself a tube with the notion I can get some strong highlights with it.

Roger.

Thanks very much Rich, glad you've enjoyed it.

Roger.

I've just clocked that I haven't put enough yellow bands on the shields
Steve