Mike Butler's Painting

[Andy Belsey]

Here are Mike's latest photos. Still work in progress, but wonderful! Hard to think this is 54mm!! Our man has his cut throat razor in his hand. Notice details like his wedding ring and how the shaving soap is thinner on the edges, etc. This man manages to create texture on cloth too.
Andy

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[JR]

Stunning work .
Andy glad to see your back at home at long last .
John.

[monica]

wow outstanding work at this scale,lost for words,with such great detail,:smiling::thumb2:

[Andy Belsey]

I am constantly amazed at what Mike does and feel very privileged to partner with him. This is our second collaboration and we have two other dioramas in the pipeline, combining the best of each other's skills. Mike has a passion for representing the role of Anzacs, so they will always be Kiwis or Aussies, but I don't have a problem with that.
Andy

[Andy Belsey]

Mike's latest photos. Remember this is 54mm!?

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[Steve Brodie]

Outstanding work

[Mickc1440]

Simply amazing skill

[Andy Belsey]

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I've been away on holiday - a very welcome break from flood damage. Mike posted some more pictures of our figure before he has a short break himself. He'll come back to do the equipment soon.
While in Andorra, I saw some of the micro sculptures in the eyes of needles with my own eyes (and the help of a microscope lenses!) Fascinating.
Andy

[ropey]

Go Kiwi!