This is an in progress shot of the SK Miniatures bust representing General Von Mackensen. I paint exclusively in oils. The hat is in it's early stages and the face is about 95% or more complete.

Jim Johnston

I like him, it's a cool looking bust and you've done a great job on the face.

Fantastic job Jim. I don't know how I missed this release as Von Mackensen is one of my fave WWI personalities. I will certainly be following this one.

great start on this awesome bust.
So far I like what you have done with it.
Looking forward to the next photoshoot.

marc

Good likeness and well painted!

Cheers

Nice start Jim, looking forward to the progress

Hello Jim

well that's just my period.
The face is perfect and the fantastic coat.


Hendryk

Nice face and colpack looks like real fur. Cool.

Colin

Hi Jim,
nice to see this post from you,not your normal subject...like his face,looks soft elderly that fits,nice work matey.
Hope your well,and life treats you well,I'll keep an eye as love the subject,take care,
Best Regards
Paul
www.paulblaber1.moonfruit.com

Thank you everyone. I will post updated shots as I progress. Fun bust to paint, and yes Paul, something a bit different from my usual subjects of interest.

Jim

Souperb face ! - I also wasn't aware of their von Mackensen bust will await to see your results.

Nice Work Jim!

The face is great!

Steve
www.skminiatures.co.uk

What you see here is my initial mid-tone highlighted and shadowed tones on the tunic. Photos of actual coats show a variety of grayish green tones. To get the initial colors I used Rembrandt Greenish Umber, W&N Titanium White and a bit of W&N Mars Black to grey out the greenish tones a tad. Once applied I went in and roughly outlined details and filled in shadows with more Mars Black. This sketchy mix was then stippled with a soft round brush to blend the colors slightly. This gives me subtle mid to mid-shadow tones. Again this technique was used for the mid-highlights by applying patches of Titanium White and again stippling the colors to roughly blend. This will be allowed to dry and I will begin to work on final highlights and shadows before starting on details such as medals, shoulder boards and lacing, cording.


An additional wash of Mars Black was applied to the colpack as well. I will now start building highlight tones there as well, also paint the red bag.

Steve the bust is done. Please see the final result in Jim Jonhston's blog: Figure it out blogspot.com
Cheers,
Pedro.

Hi Jim Looking good my friend nice skin tones keep it up

Cheers

ian

Very nice work Jim,great flesh painting,look forward to seeing it in its next stage