200mm 82nd Airborne Vietnam Bust

[scottie3158]

Peter,
Very nice indeed the second head is superb.

[Guest]

Thanks chaps.

The first head had a lot of character, but the second is better looking. Being the third attempt to paint the second head, the results came after a lot trial and error - it looks simple, but it has some very complicated folds to the sides.

[JR]

Bah Humbug.

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Your head painting is becoming prolific, 3 times with the 2nd one etc.

They always look so good, it is sometimes difficult to see what disappoints you with some of your results.

I guess it has to something only you see, but when you relent and say the head is finished, it really is superb.

The bust is looking good Peter, even with the heavily sculpted seams.

I guess you will be finished today?

Do you think you will get another one done before Christmas swamps you painting space?

I know we have no visitors today, so I should get an update on the Stug, I also have an unusual bust too, for when the brushes call.

Another grey and wet day ahead.

The BBC is speculating about a westerly cold snap next week, A white Christmas?

I think they may be league with the bookies LOL

Have a good day with the paints

Regards

Steve H

[Guest]

John - Ebenezer Day is finally getting in the mood. We had a family trip down to our favourite farm shop near Wye, which is always festive at this time of year, then drove back across the downs passing through the little villages, all decorated with lights for Christmas. The countryside always does me good.

Steve - I am getting a bit overly self-critical, but I do want to improve. You only have to google the bust you're working on to see a superlative example, which sets the bar, and for me that means trying to emulate what others have achieved. I do slightly regret not sticking with the first head, but I did want to try the second one one last time. Hopefully it's paid off.

Christmas shopping with Katherine today, so may not get any work done. I worked on the jacket seams last night and will post a picture when it gets light enough.

We've got a lot of flooding locally, and my daughter's place in Lewes is mapped out on a flood warning. I told her not to worry as all her stuff is bound to float. Hope you get some bench time.

[Guest]

Further work on the jacket:



I worked on the puckered seams, trying to make them look more irregular, and then added more general wrinkling.

[JR]

Peter.Oh that's good to read, a trip out should clear the mind. Always makes me realise there is another world beside modelling. Not too sure I like all of it though.
Enjoy.

Didn't see the latest post until I'd posted, he's looking fine :thumb2:

[adt70hk]

Hi Peter

That second bust and new head is looking very good. Although as someone whose figure painting is £@#-£_## awful, I have to say I couldn't see anything wrong with the first version.

Keep up the good work.

Andrew

[Guest]

John - Christmas shopping today may destroy the mood!

Andrew - Thank you. I still find it so b****y difficult. No point doing it if it was easy I suppose.

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Did you enjoy your Christmas shopping and drive in the country?

As much as you possibly didn't, I envy you as I haven't been outside for 3 weeks and am going slightly stir crazy!

Standing at the patio door and looking out is NOT the same !

At least I am getting a little building done.

Looks like another grim and grey day, but we are past Midwinter, so it should all get brighter inch by inch, day by day!

Have a good day with the paints, and embrace the joys of the season

Merry Christmas

Regards

Steve H

[Guest]

Hi Steve

Sorry to hear that you're going stir-crazy. Believe me though, it's mad out there. Just written an angry e.mail to Waterstones for the fact that we were followed around like a pair of thieves by the staff, obviously under suspicion as shoplifters. The whole thing was deeply offensive and downright intimidating. Also, my son is on his way home after having split up with his girlfriend overnight. Christmas cheer? Bah, humbug! I guess the new adaptation of A Christmas Carol has got under my skin.

Hopefully I'll get time to do a bit more on the bust today, the equipment at least. The helmet will need a session on it's own - it's got the lot: insect repellent, Malboros, two books of matches, face flannel(?) and ace of spades.

[Guest]

A bit more done:



Just the M16 and helmet to do.

[Guest]

Coming along well Peter :smiling3:.

[Richard48]

Nice one Mon ami.
My oh my how this time of year brings fraut and short fuses and stress aplenty.So much hullabaloo for a few days of festivities.Thankfully i keep away from big towns like Colchester and Ipswich as its mania.Id rather hibernate from today and wake me up say 6th January.Id like one year to go to Austria to see covered markets as i like sampling cheeses etc.I cant switch on to sculpting this side of Christmas.Its time to take stock and a company.AGM to discuss how we proceed after many costly disasters this year of my doing.
Try and keep your sanity mate.Ive treated myself to a small gordons gin in a tin,Oh what a rascal and drunkard i be.
Rich.

[Guest]

Ralph - Thank you.

Richard - I'd hibernate if I could. The problem with Canterbury is that you'd imagine something special from the seat of the Anglian faith and that dirty great pointy building that dominates the town, but instead it's the same old commercial rubbish overwhelming everything. I usually try to go to the cathedral just before Christmas, but have not managed to get through the crowds of shoppers with enough enthusiasm.

Bloody awful day today. Son arrived home in floods of tears from his girlfriend's. It looks like it's all over between them. Great timing, as my wife is off the New Zealand on Monday for six weeks.