MiMarc,

Thanks for your comments mate. The issue about catchlights is one that I remain ambivalent about. I've painted some eyes with catch-lights and some without. I like the effect that catch lights achieve, but I agree that they look wrong if you look at the bust from an angle other than face on.

Hi Alexandros, thank you my friend I glad you like him and I'm particularly pleased that you feel I have achieved some measure of realism. That's what I was hoping to achieve.

Hi Carl, thanks mate, and thank you for all your support and encouragement. Hopefully in the next few days I'll get started on the"Winter In the Trenches"bust sculpted by Carl Reid and released by Model Cellar, but with a few differences.

Lovely job Tony, he definitely has the appearance of someone who has spent many hours exposed to the sun, your flesh tones are very rich and vibrant, just perfect for this bust.

Steve

Thanks Steve, well I suppose an Aussie should know how to paint suntanned skin shouldn't he?? I appreciate your comments mate.