Hi Guy, thanks mate. I'm starting to see more of a resemblence to Colin Farrell now. I've added the five 0'clock shadow tonight and the face is now finished. The whiskers are wet pastel chalk stipled on to the skin.

Hi Mitsutaka, yes almost finished my friend. Still to do the highlighting and final blending. Thank you for your kind comments.

G'day Ben, sorry you wont be able to attend the club meting on Teusday night. Thanks for your comments and I hope you'll be able to see Alexander in the flesh soon. For now you'll just have to make do with these pics.

Thanks Marc, I'm closer to the finish than the start now. This is an excellent bust to paint, mainly because the sculpting is so good. Thanks for your comments mate.

What a change the five o'clock shadow made........excellent work Tony with the pastel chalk. I like the effect it gives. Do you clear coat it afterwards?

Thanks very much Guy. Yes, you need to seal the pastels under a clear flat varnish, such as DullCoat, or they will rub off.

hi Tony, looks really really really goood, this pal needs a shave jajaja, looking forward for the next
cheers
saludos Rodrigo

Wow!! What a difference, It's all coming together now. The flesh tones are great, your new technique is paying off.
Ben

Rodrigo, I'm very pleased you like it. Thanks for your comments.

Ben, thanks mate. The new technique does seem to be producing some pleasing results.

Hello Tony,you bust is looking very good.I especially like the realistic facial hair,well done mate.Enjoying following the progress.

Regards,John

A great effort to get such a likeness,Tony.
Beatufull painting indeed.Well done so far!

Just caught up with this one Tony and am very impressed with what you have done with it, the hair and beard are very nice and effective, great job mate.

Steve

Coming along VERY nicely Tony!

Jay H.
Okc

Cheers John, I like the way the facial hair came out too. I'm flattered you're following my progress.

G'day Mark, great to hear from you again mate. Thanks very much for your comments. Are you working on anything at the moment??

Hi Steve, thanks mate I'm very pleased you like my progress so far. Just a bit more to do and he'll be finished.

Howdy Jay, I'm VERY pleased you like him. It's a fantastic bust and I'm looking forward to seeing your version. Thanks for your comments.

I said it before and i say it again.
This is one great painted bust. Everything fall in place. Metals, white, skincolor, hair, it just fits.
Great work.

Marc

Hey mate, you are bloody painting this figure fast... like usual lol. The face is pretty impressive. As already said, I myself am working on one of youngs busts so you can see what i have done and what you have done so far tomorrow night (and your's always looks better in person anyway). Look forward to seeing ya tomorrow night.

Cheers,
Daniel

Finished - Final Pics

Hi Marc and Daniel,

Thanks so much for your kind comments.

Daniel, I'll bring Alexander along tomorrow night. Hope to see you there mate.

Here are the final pics. I hope you like them.

As always comments/ criticism are welcome.

Hello Tony.great stuff mate.Very nice work in deed.Your shadow and highlight work on the face, is especially very well done.You must be happy with the result.

Regards,John

Thanks John, I'm very happy with the final result. I really feel like I've got my mojo back with this one. Thanks for following my SBS and providing so much encouragement.

Tony, what a great SBS, stunning painting allround, I really liked the technique used for the 5 o'clock stubble as it really brought the actor to life. Congratulatons.
Cheers Ken

Thanks Ken, this has been a very enjoyable bust to paint and I'm very glad you liked how it turned out.

Turned out great, Tony! I think that's one of your best busts!

Jason

Fantastic finish Tony, i like this one very much.

Steve