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Thorkel the viking is finished.

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Roc, Oct 16, 2004.

  1. Roc Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Ladies and Gentelmen, I finally finished our Viking warrior and explorer.
    Thanks for your patience and all of your encouragement ,it was a big help.

    Our Viking stands proudly on the soil of the new world looking towards the horizon and reminiscing his native land, his loving family that he left so long ago and dreaming of the day when he would return.

    Your comments ,as usual ,are always welcome.

    I still need to add some more highlights and shadows ,the mud on the clothes needs more highlights and some shadows..

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    Ciao,

    Roc :)
  2. Guy A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    Beautiful figure Roc..........I love the way he has turned out. I agree with you tho about adding some more mud and highlighting it, he has mud on his cape and sheild, but none on his leggings. Whats next my friend?
  3. Johan Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Belgium
    Rocco, that's nice ! (y) But I wonder, isn't there an extra piece to add to the helmet ?
  4. CondeJulian Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Brazil
    Awesome !!
    Your work is amazing....
    I am just wondering about the shiny mud on the lower part of the cape , I would give that part a more Matte finish ... am I wrong ?
    Congratulations !
    Regards
    Julian
  5. John Long Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Very nice Roc.
  6. Roc Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Hi Guy, thanks, appreciate it.
    I'm going to add some mud to the pants tonight.


    Cheers,

    Roc.
  7. Roc Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Johan,thanks, appreciate it.

    The piece I left out is part of the helmet, sort of a face protector, I didn't want to hide the face.

    Ciao

    Roc. :)
  8. Roc Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Hello Julian, thank you very much for your kind words and encouragement.

    The reason why the mud on the cape appears wet is because I used oils to portray the mud and is not dry yet, as soon as it dries I will highlight the upper part of the mud with raw umber + white mixed into it.
    When completely dry I will give it the mat look.

    Ciao

    Roc. :)
  9. Roc Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Thanks John, I appreciate it, I value your opinion.

    Ciao

    Roc. :)
  10. KeithP Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Very nice, Roc :)

    I especially like the work on the wood grain on the ax. Perfect.


    The blonde hair is well done, too!
    (y) (y)

    Keith
  11. Roc Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Thanks Keith, much appreciated, I'm glad you like the Viking.


    ciao

    Roc. :)
  12. Uruk-Hai PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    Sweden
    Good work there, Rocco!

    I really like the blond hair. If youre going to add more dirt to the pants and cape. Perhaps it could be more dusty than muddy?
  13. vince wai Active Member

    Rocco,

    Very nice painting, especially you'd capture the proud facial expression very well. Perhaps, just one minor suggestion is that the veins ( the two side of the veins which had a darker mix ) on the hands can be a bit subdue or tone down with slightly lighter colour and make the end of the veins in mid arm fade out more.

    Cheers,

    vince
  14. Roc Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Hello Janne, thanks for the kind words and for helping me with the research,I really appreciate.

    After completely dry, I intend to add some dust with dry pastels.

    Ciao

    Roc. :)
  15. mikec55 PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-States
    Roc,

    Not only his he reminiscing but he looks like he can talk out loud. Wonderful job. I always enjoy seeing your creations. Very inspirational.

    Mike
  16. Roc Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Vince, my friend, thanks for the kind words and advice, I appreciate it.

    Thanks for pointing the veins out, as you know I paint in oils, therefore I must wait till it's completely dry before I tone down the veins, I will go over the veins with a medium flesh highlight using the glazing technique.

    Ciao

    Roc. :)
  17. Roc Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Mike,thank you, for the encouraging words, much appreciated. I try to paint my figures as realistic as possible,I'm glad you like the way it turned out.

    As far as him talking, he is trying to say " get me the hell out of here,I want to go back home" :lol: :lol:

    Cheers,

    Roc :)
  18. Brad S Member

    Rocco.

    That is such a beautiful figure that you painted! A really nice expression on his face. The whole figure is just very, very nice!

    Brad Spelts
  19. gary New Member

    You've done a good job, and I'll be interested to see what the final version looks like once everything is dry and the glazes are in place. Hate to say it, but so far as I know, the nasal bar was an integral part of the helmets of that time. It might cover the face, but that is the more accurate way to go.

    Gary
  20. y_wong New Member

    Dear Roc,

    A very beautifully painted figure, as always.

    I have one comment. You may want to watch your background as there are some folds at the level of the head. A smooth background will definitely do justice to your beautifully painted figure.

    regards :)

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