Doing this as a commerative piece for the Armstice centenary. I am going from a time line sort of feel, so the top will be new and clean, the middle section in service and finally the bottom a bronze statue. As always please comment and criticise it. The figure is https://mitchesmilitarymodels.co.uk/?product=120-bira-wwi-british-infantryman-reverse-arms
Steve

Interesting approach.
Look forward to seeing it develop.

Cheers,
Andrew

Looking forward to seeing how this turns out

Steve

Glad somebody is! Me I'm dreading it
Steve

Very creative idea Steve! Can't wait to see more.

Cheers,
Ken

A little bit more done, face now blocked in with oils, it's surprisingly hard to paint closed eyes!
Steve

Interesting concept; will be interested to see how it comes out. I am just finishing this one myself. I thought about making him a spectre in black and white, but ended up doing him in the standard service uniform. You are right about the eyes; difficult to get right.

Well the concept is there, not sure if the execution is Have a look and see what you think
Steve

Like it, both concept and execution - with one minor detail: perhaps the change from bronze statue to live uniform needs to be less linear?

I intend to "feather" it yes not a straight cut line
Steve

Great idea well executed mate.
G

Cheers Gells
Steve

Very original Steve. No one can accuse you of making life easy for yourself!
Lol
Gordon

I never fail to amaze myself
Steve

Nice one mate, very original

A very unusual approach mate....but coming along very nicely

Ron

Thanks folks did a bit more at the w/e, not a lot just blocked the webbing
Steve

Taking a bit of shape now, hopefully the pics will show the new to old transitions on both the man and the statue. Will be toning the metal bits down with a brown wash as they're a bit too bright. As ever please comment
Steve

Coming along nicely Steve

If I may....a green or blue wash on the metal may be a better choice....as it will add better depth...and create an aged patina.....IMHO

Ron