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Completed Soilder of the Revolution 1796

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by smudger1960, Feb 3, 2017.

  1. Inaki Active Member

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    You're truly an Artist.
    Thanks!!!
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  2. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Many thanks Barrie (y)
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  3. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Many thanks Keith for your kind words,it's nice to be recognised by style,I'm glad you liked it mate (y)
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  4. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Many thanks Gordon,as you know I'm not a big fan of the clean look,I just prefer to set my pieces off in their natural environment (y)
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  5. peedee A Fixture

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    Hard to recognise the original in there Brian.

    If I hadn't got the figure in my own collection I wouldn't have recognised him

    Paul
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  6. Chrisr PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Now that is a really nice piece of painting. A great achievement. I like the muted colours you use Brian, gives a faded look to the uniforms. Truly inspirational. How do you achieve it?

    Chris
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  7. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Many thanks paul (y)
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  8. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Many thanks Chris,I use different shades of raw umber and whites mixed into my uniform colours to give that faded look,I just keep working the colours until I'm happy with the effect I'm after,it can be a little difficult explaining it,but I hope you understand what I mean.
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  9. Tonton Well-Known Member

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    Couldn't have been anything other than a Smudger figure. Instantly recognisable, permanently brilliant.

    Jeff
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  10. Chrisr PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Many thanks Brian. That gives me the basis for doing the same. Great work.

    Cheers
    Chris
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  11. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Ma
    Many thanks Jeff for your kind words (y)
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  12. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Chris,you probably won't get the results you want straight away,what works for me doesn't always mean it will work for someone else,you just have to practise and work on it mate,oils can be very daunting to some people but given time and growing in confidence working with them,in my opinion there the best medium to paint with.
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  13. Chrisr PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Thank you Brian. Point well taken.

    Most of my efforts are trail and error, as I don't do a lot of painting.:sick: Nonetheless, the outstanding work presented on this forum is inspirational, and has encouraged me to get back into the hobby after many, many years away from it. I have learnt a lot from the PF members who have kindly given advice and help.

    I derive great pleasure looking at the excellent work the PF members present here. Truly talented people. I will never get to the standard shown, but paint simply for the enjoyment of creating something.

    Chris
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  14. Joe55 A Fixture

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    You have such a distinctive painting style that suits all subjects so nicely.

    This dude truly looks the rough character that has been through the wringer (y):cool:!

    Joe
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  15. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Many thanks joe for your coments mate (y)
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  16. OldTaff PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Hi, Brian, glad to hear the thumb is better....once again, your latest masterpiece crept under my radar;) Brilliant addition to your ever-growing 'Oeuvre de travail'. Extremely effective.
    Cheers, Alan
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  17. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    many thanks alan for your coments,the thumb has improved,however I may have lost some feeling through the injury (y)
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  18. arj A Fixture

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    Pleased to hear that your thumb's on the mend Brian.
    Great to see another of your masterpieces moving from the bench to the display cabinet.
    This one really does look like he's been dragged backwards through the proverbial hedge.

    Cheers,
    Andrew
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  19. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Many thanks Andrew I'm glad you liked it (y)
  20. Borek A Fixture

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    Great paint. Awesome work on soiling, its breathtaking realism... Superb !!!

    Cheers Borek
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