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Completed Critique Lucky Russell

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Andrew Craft, Aug 14, 2011.

  1. Andrew Craft Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Australia
    Finished off this 1/10 bust from Young Miniatures today. Russell Crowe as Jack Aubrey from the film Master and Commander. Thanks to those who helped with comments along the way you helped me push the contrast in the skin tones.
    Feel free to comment or criticize good and bad, I need to learn more from you guys.

    Thanks,
    Andrew. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1313308877.667325.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1313308931.370029.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1313308974.219645.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1313309013.364388.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1313309121.173691.jpg
  2. SRP Active Member

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Looks good to me Andrew.....!!
    Steve
  3. Gellso A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Looks superb Andrew. You obviously have a keen eye for colour and a steady hand for painting. The skin tones look superb.
    I know camera pictures can be far from the actual colour and tones but from the pics I would do more lights and shadows contrasts in the clothing. Also the braiding looks great but the shoulderboards look a little flat i.e. one colour. A wash of a darker colour in the recesses would give them a bit depth and a drybrush of a lighter colour to highlight.
    On the whole he looks great, especially the most difficult part which is the face which I have to say is nailed brilliantly.
  4. housecarl Moderator

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    I think Grants made some good observations there Andrew.
    Although it's still a superb job,
    Carl.
  5. winston Active Member

    Country:
    France
    very nice paint overall, maybe a little spot of light in his eyes can be welcome.(y)
  6. Edorta A Fixture

    Country:
    Spain
  7. FigureLover A Fixture

    Country:
    Australia
    I love your skin tones, esspecially the ruddy cheeks. The eyes are also well done. The only thing I believe would make this a standout would be a bit of weathering on his hat, it just looks a bit too new.
    You are coming along in great leaps and bounds and it is great to see your progress.
    Ben
  8. megroot A Fixture

    Country:
    Netherlands
    Perfect Andrew,

    Marc
  9. Ron Tamburrini A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    I would agree with Grant and push the highs and lows up a good bit,
    but still very nice.

    Ronnie
  10. Showlen Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Wow, the skin tones are amazing! You have done a fantastic job!
  11. Whitney Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Nice work overall
  12. tonydawe A Fixture

    Country:
    Australia
    Hi Andrew,

    A terrific final result mate. I'm sure you'll get more confident developing your own style as you explore different levels of contrast. (y)

    Just one observation; Royal Navy jackets of the type depicted in this bust are very, very dark blue, almost black in colour. The blue colour you've chosen to use is far too light.;)
  13. meizi Active Member

    Country:
    China
    Hi Andrew, it looks so great! Love the face, really good skin tones.
  14. amcairns A Fixture

    Country:
    New_Zealand
    Andrew,
    The blue looks fine to me.
    Andy
  15. rheath Active Member

    Country:
    South-Africa
    Love it - very nice effort indeed !(y)
  16. Andrew Craft Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Australia
    Thanks for all the encouragement and advice everyone. I have to admit once I finish skin tones on busts I paint I lose a lot of enthusiasm for the pieces, not sure why. It's something I need to work on because I feel the clothing I paint often drags my pieces down a bit.

    Thanks again for taking the time to comment.

    Andrew
  17. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Andrew,thats a great result you have done there mate,i have seen many versions of this bust and yours is another beauty.

    Please dont get disscouraged regarding painting the clothing and losing interest,you have achieved a good result with aubreys coatee,just stick with it mate,i know its an old saying now but practise and hard work will pay off.

    Once again well done and thanks for posting.:cool:
  18. sarouman A Fixture

    Country:
    Greece
    +1 agree(y)(y)


    Alexandros
  19. pipetrepid Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    andrew, very well done! nice fleshtones. bill
  20. Andrew Craft Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Australia
    Thanks gents, i appreciate the comments.

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