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Roman Legionary done...

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by KeithP, Nov 5, 2006.

  1. KeithP Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Finally posting a completed figure... :)

    A real joy to paint. Lots of metals and different leather and cloth textures.
    I initially thought the face did not have much expression. After painting it up, I changed my mind. I tried to paint him as an old campaigner.

    The only area I am dis-satisfied with is the white tunic. I have not found a good oil mix yet to this "color" :)

    The "heraldry" could have been better too. But...

    Keith

    Here is 1 of 5 pics.

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  2. KeithP Active Member

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    2 of 5

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  3. KeithP Active Member

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    3 of 5

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    4 of 5

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  5. KeithP Active Member

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    last one. Thanks for viewing...

    Keith

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  6. Kisifer Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Greece
    I really like your metals Keith.. Look very good. Regarding the white... I believe that a little black in order to make the main mix is good... and then with pure white for the highlights. Start from a rather dark base mix.. so you have room for the lights.

    Xenofon
  7. Roc Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Hey Keith, very nice, I like it, the only thing I would probably do different is the white, the shadows on the sleeves are a bit to heavy.

    Keep up the good work.

    Cheers
    Roc. :)
  8. Sambaman Well-Known Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Keith,
    I think this guy turned out wonderfully! The whites will come with time. The weathering is fantastic, particularly the shield. Nicely done!

    Jay H.
    OKC
  9. Ernest A Fixture

    Country:
    Venezuela
    Terrific work Keith.... ;)
  10. Kyle Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Keith,

    This is a fabulous job. He's really alive in the way you've painted him. Excellent.

    Great work! ;)
  11. SPrimeau Active Member

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    United-States
    Like it Keith! The flesh is done very well. Metal work looks great also.
    Good job!
    Scott
  12. Christos Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Greece
    Good painting Keith,
    best regards
    christos
  13. Major_Goose Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Greece
    Nice workmy friend. Ilike the metals especially
  14. MAB Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Italy
    Hi Keith Congratulations
    the painting is good in total with of
    the optimal tips that are the shield
    the face and the materials (leather - Metals).

    Good! ;)

    MAB :)
  15. itifonhom New Member

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    Germany
    Outastanding work, I like it a lot, best regards....

    Anastasios......
  16. Guy A Fixture

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    United-States
    Excellent work Keith.
  17. dimgall Active Member

    Country:
    Greece
    very good !!!like tthe metals most .are you ftom sweden?
  18. Excatlon Active Member

    Country:
    Poland
  19. KeithP Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Thanks for all the comments and critiques on the whites...

    I did use a bit of mars black and WN blue for the whiltes (shades). For me, the black seems to deaden the shadow. I have seen black used effectively as a shadow by others here, but I was not totally pleased by my results. I think I will try for a warmer tone next time. As some one mentioned, there is always next time. ;)

    Dim- No not from Sweden. 101% USA. :lol: The Petersen in the Danish part of the mix...


    Cheers-

    Keith
  20. megroot A Fixture

    Country:
    Netherlands
    Great work Keith,
    The white's are better then mine (i managed not one time white) , but the shades are to hard.

    Marc

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