This is a project I started back in October. Although I haven't been working on it continuously since then, it has taken up a lot of my painting time over the last few months. If you're curious to see how it all came together, check out the WIP thread here.

The figure is Pegaso's 90mm "Samurai Warrior, Late Heian Period." It is painted using acrylics and all of the design work on the figure was done freehand. Definitely the most complicated figure I've painted to date. The overlapping armor pieces and equipment required this piece to be painted and assembled in stages. It was a ton of work (I've no plans to paint another samurai for a looooooong time), but I'm extremely happy with the end result. I'll be taking him with me to a competition this weekend, so hopefully the judges there will like him!

Couple quick notes on the figure... the original sculpt had a mustache and what I suppose what I've only heard described as a soul patch. I wasn't a big fan, so I carefully filed them off before painting. Because the armor and equipment are so complex, I choose a very simple color scheme (purple - orange - green + white/black) and used that to help tie everything together visually.

I hope you like the end result. Oh, and there are still a few days before the competition, so let me know if you see anything that needs to be fixed!

Superb job, Bailey! Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations

Regards
Pedro

Very good paintwork
The colour scheme Looks very good

That's really nice, excellent work!

Truly a fantastic piece.Your dedication to this piece is evident..........Wayne

If that does not pick up a prize for something, one can only wonder at what the rest of the competition standard must be like. That is a fabulous piece of work - well done!
Gary

Fantastic work with the freehand designs and great choice of colours.

Cheers David

Beautiful painting of a teriffic figure...and groundwork...stunning..thanks for sharing....Mike

Absolutely wonderful! Nothing to correct, looks like a winner to me

-Rich

simply beautiful !

Fantastic piece of work. Amazing freehand.

Marc

The Samurai are real Artists pieces and you have done a tremendous job on this one-well done. I hope you win some well deserved awards.

A truly 'gob-smacking' bit of painting on the figure.
The groundwork compliments it to perfection.
Best of luck in the competition; but I doubt you'll need any to get a Gold.

Cheers,
Andrew

You do provide a benchmark for other painters every time you hit the bench mate.

Well done for a super job, I love it, and keep on inspiring.

Paul.

Superb !! I know how you felt while doing your samurai.. Mine is almost finished as well. Took months and months. Good luck with the competition !

Cheers

Alex

.......OUTSTANDING........ That's all folks

Marvellous work.

Cheers

Huw

Congratulations, David! Amazing painting!!!

I really like the colors and intricate patterns on this archers clothing. Expert modeling and painting here !

Joe