In the last year I visited Sorrento in Italy and in one of the gift shops there I saw the attached blond pirate bust. It was only 5 Euros and I could see possibilities so I bought it and converted it into Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates fo the Caribbean.

Apart from a bit of Milliput to lower the bandana on his forehead and the creamy white stick (I think its a clay pipe in the film but its hard to say) stuck into his hair this was achieved totally by repainting. Oh yes, I also used twisted wire and beads to make the twin braided beard. Oils for the flesh tones and acrylics for the remainder were used.

I hope you like it.

Nice work John and well spotted seeing the potential in the original. Just out of cuiriosity what's it made out of?

Roger.

Thanks Roger. Its made of a hollow hard plastic material.

Cheers, just goes to show it pays to keep your eyes peeled and use a little imagination.

Roger.

John, excellent painting and great work on the conversion, it's hard to believe it's the same bust.

Cheers Ken

I like what you have done John. Excellent.

john, good eye to see that potential! it looks so much better now. good job! bill

Oh ma'gosh, John:

As different as night and day. You've definitely made a silk purse out of a
sows ear. . . Big time.

Very nice work. and I love the design of that belt buckle on his chest. Will
have to keep that in mind fer my next pirate painting.

Hearty harrrrrrrrrrrrr, shiver me timbers,

Pirate of the Bean Lake. . .

Like your version most. Lifelike and great natural colors

Marc

John,
Very fine work and great likeness.
Cheers
John

What a change from what it was. Big difference!