Black Jack

[Steve Jones]

Hi John

Your sculpting abilities are unquestionable and your paint work is outstanding so I was intrigued when I read that you are trying out ultra realistic painting. I have seen some of this before like Brian Drury's work. So many times I find it hard to tell the difference between URP and an actual photo. For you to reproduce this on a model will be quite the challenge. If you pull it off it will be groundbreaking work. I wish you all the best in this venture.

[wotan]

Very much appreciated gents and Steve, I will be surprised if I can pull this off too.

But at least I am ready to move on to paint as the sculpting is done. Hardest job was trying to make 4 stars for each shoulder but with a bit of bodging I think this will do. I think the likeness is just OK from the profile but full on I think he looks a little too much like Neville Chamberlain.



John

[wotan]

I painted all this in acrylics, something I rarely do so it is very possible I will continue to tinker with his face. Anyway for now he'done.



Hope you like it.

John

[Neil Merryweather]

Blimey John, you don't hang about, do you?
very nice job indeed.

[scottie3158]

John,
Excellent work mate beautifully sculpted and painted.

[Tim Marlow]

Fantastic job. Sculpting and painting are top drawer.

[Guest]

Masterful. A wonderful result.

[Guest]

Hi John, now that's what l call modelling, brilliant work.
Pete.

[wotan]

Neil You're very kind. Still can't keep up with our Peter
Paul Thanks mate
Tim Thanks a lot. Nice little Telecaster in your den.
Peter Very kind sir. I did the blending on this one, since it is fairly large, using a sort of pointiliste technique, which also helps to create the illusion of texture on the jacket. I think it worked quite well. Worth a try in the large scales.
Pete Very kind of you.

Now I have to start another one...
John

[Tim Marlow]

Thanks for the comment on my Tele John. It’s my go to practice electric, actually a Mexican Baha Tele. It’s actually quite hard to play so makes gig Length playing easier. My 335 is at the band rehearsal space and my main gig axe Les Paul lives under a bed....

[Steve Brodie]

stunning

[Steven000]

Wonderful sculpted and painted John!
Piece of art! :thumb2:
Steven

[Jason Crausby]

Great job all round!
Jason.
:thumb2:

[NickT]

Absolutely brilliant !!

[Guest]

John,
Your skills amaze me - fantastic work.
Mike.