Colin
This is marvelous work and lovely painting. Life is a bitch some times. Keep going.
Regards

This just gets better and better. I think Peedee has summed it up very well which isnt surprising considering he's Scouse!!!

Cheers

Huw

Looks good Colin.....New hand and glove amongst other things.Moving forward is a good thing....
Regards,
Wayne

Paul has a very unique way of expressing himself.
I have to second his comments.

Cheers,
Andree

Looking great... not surprised
Had thought you rolled off the edge... happy to see you back. I assume the reno work goes swimmingly

Talk soon

Colin t'other

A SWIMMING POOL ? ?

No wonder he's not sculpting

Paul.

Very beautiful work Colin.
The sculpt has so much accurate detail that I cannot begin to list my 'likes'.
I must ask, did the move up to 1/5 scale make things better or worse. For me the larger the figure the greater expectation I have in my own work.
As Carl Reid said, there is no hiding place in the bigger scales.
You are an inspiration to us all Colin and I'm looking forward to the next photographs.
All the very best,
Keith

Thanks for the encouragement to all. And no Colin I am nowhere near finishing.

I like sculpting and painting large scale. I don't see much difference between 1/5, 1/6 or 1/9. But the broad areas of uniform on larger scales are very difficult to paint with acrylics. It's a bitch getting the paint to blend. Oils are much friendlier in larger scales.

On the down side, as I have said before, the larger scales are pushing against the accepted definition of what constitutes a miniature. I have found that many ask me why I work so big? And it's clear that there is more than a hint of non-acceptance. Luckily I like the large scale for me.

Yes, me too Colin.
The last time I paid a visit to the art supplies store I eyed up a huge great block of clay with a view to do something close to full size.
Surprisingly Geraldine was all in favour of me doing it.
Keith

Initial application of oils over flesh acrylics. Glazes to come. Eyes to redo. Acrylic lace on the dolman need repainting in oil to match that on the pelisse.

Looking very good to me Colin.



Steve

Looking more than a bit special Colin.
Keith

Overcoming difficulties is one of the virtues that make the difference - in the Hobby and in real life. Great to see your progress on this one - outstanding!
All the best!
Martin

Wunderbar....I've used all the other words now.

Paul.

Wunderbar, never heard of that Pub.
Colin, I love your style of painting faces, Inspirational.
Regards

Thanks Bob. Here are a few pics in better light with additional work on the flesh tones and hair. Also, roughed in the glove embroidery.

I've said it before on your other busts but I think this time the words never rang truer...

THIS is your best face to date! And I think you'd be hard pressed to outdo it!

Carry on my friend, well done and bravo

Colin t'other

Beautiful work Colin, really brings this great sculpt to life.
Gordon

Stunning is the only adjective which I can think of. You get better every time!

Cheers

Huw

I echo what t'other Colin says, exceptional.