Two More Dragon 1/16 Figures

[BigGreg]

i have no words... as usual you always amaze me... well done..

[Guest]

Ralph and Greg, many thanks.

[Steve Jones]

Glad this one is working out for you Peter. Lovely work

[Guest]

Thanks Steve.

Half the equipment now painted and mounted:

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
Cooler here but hot weather next week. Figure looks superb. Love the back view :smiling: - the hood inside and the equipment. Front is good as well :thumb2:
Jim

[Guest]

Cheers Jim

Made the mistake of looking at Planet Figure and saw that Gothicgeek (Mark) was painting this figure. Just superb, and made me feel like giving up. I love the fact that such a talented painter doesn't turn his nose up at cheap kits.

Should get this done before the heatwave hits - we're set for 30+ for most of the week here in Kent. Oh gawd blimey!

[Guest]

Great work Peter :smiling3:.

[JR]

Like Jim I think the inside of the hood is stupendous,( it's hard finding different words to say each time you post another great painted figure.
Peter, don't compare your self to anyone , nothing wrong with your techniques or work.
I just wish I could produce a figure 1/10 of the quality.

[Guest]

Ralph - Cheers.

John - I don't know why I looked at Planet Figure - I'm always very humbled by the quality of the work there, but it does make me aware of how far I've got to go. I see that as a positive thing though.

[Mickc1440]

That's looking very nice indeed Peter. I love how you can create the illusion of texture on clothing, that coat looks so warm and cozy.

[Richard48]

Hi Peter.
Late on parade im afraid.Really nice job on W.SS chappie.Colour choices and smooth brushwork are outstanding.I know Gothicgeek aka Mark and was talking to him at Euro in May.A big guy of 6 foot plus but such a pleasant man indeed.He looked at my stuff on S.ks stand and he said your artwork for Mookies is a high standard.I think that yourself and Mark do a quality finish and never forget how good you are.I wish i could get my sculpts to the standard of your projects.
Pip pip onk onk from Richard.

[Guest]

Mick - Thanks. Wasn't aware that I was creating an illusion of texture - more like crusty paintwork.

Richard - Hi. Mark really inspired me in my early days. He had a looser style then, which I liked a lot. It sounds like he's had some severe health problems that have stopped him working lately, though It looks like he's now on the mend. Glad you like how this one is going.

[scottie3158]

Peter,
Another great figure. I know what you mean its the same with my builds I am happy with what I have done then you look at some of the builds out there and think its time for another hobby lol.

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Wind, rain with stormy weather before the sun and heat arrive, here in the North.

I looked at Gothic Geeks work and its OK, different to yours but not better, just different.

Your faces are superb, and I for one am using your Kelly's Heroes 4 as a standard and inspiration for my figure painting.

We all have a part to play in the hobby and in a forum, not just sharing but inspiring.

Another super figure and the parka is a difficult canvas to paint, but it looks the part.

Hopefully you can keep your paints running as the heatwave bites by Wednesday, according to the BBC

Have a good day finishing this one

Regards

Steve H

ps the moon science faire was a worthy distraction from an afternoons modelling

[Guest]

Scottie - Always good to have a higher standard to aim for.

Steve - Thanks for your kind words. Interestingly, as I said above, I prefer Mark's older work, which was looser and more painterly - he was the master of letting a single brushstroke tell the story of a crease. His more recent stuff has tightened up, with finer blending, and to be frank, is looking like a lot of other people's work. However, that is way above my standard, and inspiring and worth trying to work towards. I also looked at other work in acrylics, and saw a standard I thought could only be achieved with oils, so it's good to know that there's still a lot I can learn and improve upon.

Not looking forward to the heatwave - I've decided I don't like the extreme heat. I don't think I'll attempt to paint, but will go back to the build of the second Miniart Greek I started (somewhere down on the pre WW1 figures list. Going to build and paint him as a Carthaginian.