Hey guys,
Here's a quick pic of my progress on the second figure from my saloon vignette. The flesh areas are not quite finished yet and his hat will be added later. Also, the white shirt (only the collar is visible) and spurs on his boots have not been painted yet. This was my first attempt at large areas of black clothing - I'll let you guys be the judge of how I did. Thanks for looking.

Jason

Very nice. I'm no expert, but I think your black is quite well done.

I'm just working my way through the Deadwood television series and the combination of that with your saloon project is making me want to start one of my own (old west project, not saloon )!

I think you've done a superb job on the black Jason.

Brent and Tony,

Thanks very much! Also, I should probably clarify, the vest is grey (not intended to look black).

Jason

Beautiful painting ! i really like it !!

Looks very good already!!!
chris

Looks great. What did use as your mix for the black. I especially like how you brought the dust up on the pants.

I like your black and grey tone's very well Jason.
Great job.

Marc

Hello

Beautiful

Regards from Portugal
Pedro

smashing figure
I like that pose

You've did a superb job Jason......welldone!!!

Ray

Jason superb paintwork sofar!
Would love to see the diorama together, another masterpiece.

Regards,
Marcel.

It may as well have been your 50th attempt at black my friend! You are far too humble, this is fantastic! Is it me, or are the hands on this sculpt a tad big? Can't wait to see this thing finished!

Jay H.
OKc

Fantastic painting Jason ,think this scene is going to be a stunner.The black looks perfect to me.

David

Jason,
Very nice colours. Will go well with the rest of the scene.
Cheers
John

Wonderful finish, great smooth tones.

looking forward to the end result

cheers

Costas, Chris, David, Marc, Pedro, Patrick, Ray, Marcel, Jay, David, John, and Jamie:

Thank you for your comments! David H. - the black is basically Cartacci's approach per his book. Black plus a tan/brown such as English Uniform and then shades of flesh to highlight. Unlike Cartacci's formula in his book, I never used white. Jay - re the hands, I never really noticed it looking at the figure, but I agree - in the pic the hands do look a bit big, particularly his left. These are really some fantastic figures though. I think the sculptor may have gone a bit overboard with the amount of wrinkles in the clothing, but that's nitpicking. These are overall beautiful sculpts. I'm very surprised I've never seen this vignette at any shows.

Jason

Hi Jason Compliments beautiful painjob .....good continue

MAB

Best painted figure since a long time! wow!

Great work, great subject! Is it only me or does he look like Lee van Cleef?