I never strip a figure especially a bust.I just paint over it with oils.
Brian

Once I'd photographed it I thought it was a bit too much like my usual tones .I've get a bit bored with the same as usual.I really would like to experiment more the older I get
Brian

Great work brian,I like the flesh tones as they are but I'll look forward to seeing what changes you make

Looks like a certain Motorcycle builder

This version looks great Brian, but looking forward to your improvements. Regards, SG

I'm going to be adding stains of oils to his face and i'm changing his hair colour and see how that goes.
Brian

Brian Friend!!

In my opinion you are the best by an operator, oil colors!!!

Thanks

Alexandros

Thanks for your kind comments Alexandros,coming from a painter of your high calibre i take what you say as a great compliment.
Ive started to slowly do more work on the Blacksmith's head such as changing his hair colour and using stains of oils to add more life to his face.I've also attached the head to the body which gives me more of a perspective of the whole bust.
Brian

What a great face Brian !!! Well done mate.

You have no idea Steve Brian paints things within a minuscule of finishing gets piss off with them and chucks them in the recycle bin
The price of perfection is high

Not true Ron I sell them to Del Boy.Unfortunately the rest is true!
Brian

I was considering buying the bust sending Brian the new head and having his painted one!
Steve

Starting adding stains of oil on the face and reworking the hair and beard which you'll notice is still wet.
Brian

Looks like James Cosmo.

Can't wait to see this one Brian.

Really like the way this going Brian thats who it reminded me of Del thanks you're right it does
Steve

I still much prefer the smithy's face in the flesh but unfortunately I'm still crap at photography as the picture doesn't really give you a true likeness but at least you can get a rough idea.
Brian