Hello!

I started painting my casting of the APG's Washington bust earlier this week. Please be kind as I haven't painted since February! Too much sculpting lately! Everything is still in process as you see it. Still working on the hair. I'm going for auburn color with some graying at the temples as was his hair color at the time of the Delaware crossing. I painted the hair gray including all highlights and shadows and have gone back over that with with light glazes or controlled washes of browns and burnt orange to allow some of the gray to show through. The effect is ok, but I'll need to redo some of the gray over the top when done. I may also use some oil paint in there to deepen the effect. Just experimenting with it. Everything so far done with acrylics as usual.

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Thanks!

Absolutely a fantastic painting on this, i wait for the next pictures.
Great work.

Marc

looking good
Martin

Matt, I'm sorry I didn't post on the sculpting of this masterpiece

Absolutely AMAZING!!!! Bravo!!!!

Ray

Matt,
Just stunning so far.
Cheers
John

Matt,

Outstandig painting! I am guessing that you are using acryilcs?
Between you and Jay I am keeping mine on the shelf.
Your sculpting and the casting on this figure is as close to perfection as I have seen, including PM figures.
Rocky

Matt, That sure is exceptional work. ~Gary

Thanks, guys!

Rocky - Yes, I use acrylics for most of my painting. Oils come in for special effects mostly. Don't stick the bust on the shelf! Get to painting, man!

Matt,

I really admire your flesh tones and your work on this bust is no exception. Looks great so far!!

Jason

Excellent work Matt, You didn't lost your painting talent. I like to see more!

Hi

I like it.

Regards
Pedro

Loooking good so far Matt, cant wait to see more of your progress.

David