Kelly's Heroes Busts for Steve

[Jim R]

Oh I totally agree he could only be Clint. Your painting is first class as always.
This will make a great set which, unless you have lived under a rock for the past 30 years, you will instantly recognise. Have you actually got a 'Big Joe' ?
Jim

[Guest]

Hi Jim

The sculptor Pavel Ovecka has done a whole series of film-based busts for Mitches, and while the actors are usually recognisable, his personal style does tend to affect the likenesses. I don't mind that, as it makes the pieces more individual and interesting to paint, and anyway, as a group, the references are always obvious.

Steve hasn't got the 'Big Joe' bust, but I will get it for him after Christmas.

[scottie3158]

ice work Peter I will follow this along.

[JR]

Peter.
Love the post ". Grand daughter asleep on my shoulder " doesn't get any better than that.:thumb2::smiling3: I have a photo of Tom asleep on me when he was little. One of my favourites.
I'm sure the faces will look suburb what ever their likeness.
John.

[Guest]

Scottie - Welcome!

John - Nothing better (especially after a long screaming session).

[Guest]

Here's Clint:



The base colour for the jacket was Vallejo Camo Olive Green darkened with Camo Black Brown and highlighted with Off White.

I did attempt to paint the helmet, but as I suspected, the rather poor finish defeated me and I ended up abandoning it (I hope you don't mind Steve).

Now on to Oddball.......

[SteveH]

Very early morning Peter
Early mornings in hospital can be creaky and weird places, this morning, BRI, Ward 28, Bay 3 certainly is!
Home later today, which is good, officially have Dr's & SWMBO's permission to ""potter"" and NOT over do anything!
Not to get involved in getting Christmas days festivities and feastings!
That has to be tempered by my turning the house into a corner shop/Mini Mart with a stock of quadruple of everything over 4 ounces in weight
AND
Organised the delivery of the "fresh stuff " on Saturday 22nd.
Take comfort in those small moments of recognition even ifsonewhat

[SteveH]

"continued!!"
If some what "tongue in cheek"
Peter, what can I say,
From the hair it is 100 % Clint Eastwood right from the first glance
Very well done, you have taken an average representation of a Hollywood icon and given it ""Life"
Must finish watching Victor Frankenstein with Harry potter and Mr Tumness.
Sorry drifting a little, did I really see "Joe"?
I shall catch up properly, once I have escaped, and landed back on earth.
Have another good of day, I think Oddball will be a challenge, but a satisfying one
There is always Grand Dad duties too.
Enjoy them, they grown up so quickly!
Regards Steve H

[Mickc1440]

Some great painting Peter as always, really bringing those busts to life.

[Guest]

Good morning to you Steve. Sounds like hospital life is adding to the weirdness factor of the whole experience. Funny how we overstock these days on Christmas supplies when he shops are only closed for one day if at all - memories of Christmas's past.

Glad Clinty gets your approval. He was very nice to paint, as was Alberty. I'll make a start on Oddball today, which I'm really looking forward to.

I hope that you manage to tunnel out today - hope the escape committee has been doing its job.

Mick - Many thanks for looking in.

[SteveH]

Morning Peter
Escape committee in full swing, false papers already done
New costume to fool the guards and we are going before the full moon, a risk but worthwhile.
The physios are torchuring my cellmate but he said he won't crack.
Enjoy Oddball
Regards
Steve H

[Guest]

I really enjoy and appreciate the work you put into all of your threads:smiling2:.

[Guest]

Steve - Good luck and send us a postcard from Switzerland, or are you heading to Spain?

Ralph - Very many thanks.

Well, here's Oddball's head:



Bit of a pig, this one. The main trouble came with the eyes, which as well as being very narrow and wrinkly, were not as well finished as with the first two busts.

I looked at some pictures from the film and have painted the helmet as per, that is as black leather with some brown highlights to the cheek straps. Not a great likeness, but it's still Oddball.

[Richard48]

I think he looks rather nice.Nicely painted and hes definately oddball.Now if Steves escaping mountainside i think we will have to supply him with a St.Bernard and ample Kendalls mint cake for his escape and evasion.
Keep going Peter.
Richard.

[scottie3158]

Peter,
I think you have caught the likeness very well.