If I threw paint like that, I'd miss. Great stat Colin. One thing I can never get right is the hair colour's, any tip's.
Regards

Thanks Colin. I think I will paint him here.

I still need to trim one of his pupils and add some red ink to the corners of his eyes. It always amazes me how different an undercoated sculpt looks with some colour added.

Ralph - They say we tend to draw, paint and sculpt our own features as that is what we are most familiar with

Bob - I usually start dark on the hair and build up to light. I will try to remember to add colour info as I paint him. I used to paint the hair mid-tone and then glaze or wash in the darks. Gave up on that though.

That's a superb final version of this bust. The back of the chair really sets the pose.
As for your start on the painting, I think Colin put it quite succinctly when he said the eyes were near perfect.

Cheers,
Andrew

Cool start, Colin!
Oils are perfect for this BIG boy, but if the acrylic paints are calling, why not! You are handling both with great, great craftsmanship.
Cheers and I'm following!
Zeno

Some more flesh tones and inks - all flesh and browns so far. First time using slow dry medium too. Still far to go on the head.





And I selfie to indicate the size of this magnum bust.

Darkened his hair with thinned burnt umber and dark green. Red ink mixed with flesh paint on his cheeks, temples, nose. Lips roughed in.

Colin I'm glad you didn't give up on this guy. The paint is really bringing him to life. A very nice start. and quick too.
John

Hey, you spelled Hussar with a d. LOL.


Cheers
Steve

Hey Colin I've been sitting back watching. And admiring the progress of the piece.

Although some have said make him more reaxed etc I prefer this more formal pose.

I would imagine many people of the period would be stiff and formal as sitters,
the painter would relax him in the actual portrait.
I think you have him perfectly posed, as usual...
And I'm sick of it really..
It's disgraceful that you are so good at this

LOVE IT

Paul

That's your actual french mon ami

Officier, 6em regt. hussards, co des elies etc is how they spell it,
Like 'dragons' for dragoons too.

Paul

Coming along Really well there Colin.
I can really appreciate now,the size of the bust.

Thanks Colin will try the hair dye trick

You can't mix up a dragoon for a dragon, they breath fire. I know that, because I upset my wife.

All the best

Paul - its an "inside joke" frim the Chicago show last weekend

Aaaah well... If it's FRIM the show ...
Embarrassed for jumping the gun !!!!!!

(Bob's brave isn't he, marrying a dragoon! )

Paul

NP

More inks on the face. Burnt sienna and Naples yellow on the 'stache and brows. Hair to come.