This is an old Poste Militaire bust that finally came off the grey army shelf. It is painted with acrylics. I think the blues are too bright. Should they be greyed down?

Hi pgam27,

What's the stunning piece on me. GREATTTT fresh tone and emotional on the sculpture. NIce bust!!! The same comment on blues with it, but darker with dust?

I myself would leave the blues as they are, Petey; great job. The blues do jump out but I think that is an attraction and not a negative.--

Love this old Post Militaire Rainy Mountain Charley Bust. Now I just need to track down a copy! Great work on the painting by the way. Well done.

My Opinion

Hi Pete,

This is JUST my opinion,and by all means.. you know how new I am.

I would like to see the blue on the blanket a little more toned down,
the reason being.. I like the color of his shirt. I think just by greying
down the blanket blue just a touch... it would looke better. It just looks
a bit "bright" to me.
You don't want to do too much.. because then the shirt will jump out
at you.

You did a great job, looking forward to seeing it in person.
The face is great.

Excellent painting Pete. I like Old Charlie just the way he is.

Pete you did a a first class job on Charlie. I am in the leave the blues alone group. You get better with every figure - I'm going backwards!!!!!

Excellent job on old Charlie.
I would tone down the shirt. It attrackts my eye from the awesome painted blanket.
You should leave the blanket as it is.

Marc

Pete, very nice work here my friend! I'm also partial to the "leave it alone" crowd. I can't tell from this one photo if it needs anything to be honest. I think it looks pretty darn good as is. I'm of the mindset, if you want to improve, do on the next figure. you stoped on this one for a reason, don't look back, take this and use it to improve on the next. Hope I get to Atlanta this next year for a close up look!

Jay H.
OKc

Thanks all.
The blanket pattern came from a google search on old Indian blankets.

Good work on a wonderful bust!!!!
christos