1/9 Wellington 'v' bust

[JR]

Agree with Peter.
You certainly are enjoying this and making progress.
Keep it going .

[Steven000]

Nice progress Dave, it ain't easy painting faces. Sorry to hear about your hand, take a break when needed :thumb2: ...
Steven

[topgazza]

Following this with some interest as I live about 3 miles from the Duke of Wellington estate in Hampshire. In fact every piece of land around me as far as the eye can see is owned by the estate and gifted by a grateful King George after Waterloo

[Steve Brodie]

Bit late now, but i always use Tamiyas Grey Primer in a can. Works a treat and dries quick and very Matt, can speed up the drying process with the use of a hair dryer on a warm setting, dont wont to melt the reisn. :thumb2:

[Dave Ward]

I took the paint off the eyes, for the third time, for another go - I also went over the hair with a darker brown
That's the best I've done, so far - I've managed to keep the hands steady, today
Dave

[Steve Brodie]

Eyes are a right PITA, you get one perfect do the other one and touch up and one slip - bang it all turns to a crock of Sh.. lol. Starting to learn to leave them alone once i am happy enough

[Dave Ward]

Getting them reasonably symmetrical is a problem, one side looks OK, but the other like he's been in a ring with Tyson Fury! :sad:
Dave

[Guest]

Coming along nicely Dave. I had a look at my old thread on this bust and I'd commented that the eyes were a real problem, as they are with most of Pavol Ovecka's busts. One trick, if they are different sizes, is to have him looking to one side - much easier to do as well.

[Dave Ward]

A little painting on the torso..........................


The head? - well......................................


Looks OK? It's only when you look at him full face, you can see the problem!


One eye bigger than the other! My painting probably accentuates it, but ??!!!!
I know Mr Day had problems with the eyes, as well, so I'm partly reassured it isn't all my fault! _ I'm going to try a little remedial painting, to see if I can ease the situation, but it hasn't helped my blood pressure!
Dave

[rtfoe]

Dave, work on it slowly. It's supposed to be relaxing and not build up blood pressure. On a large bust as this you can afford to work in small areas at a time for instants just the cheek alone or the lip or nose. Blend where you can if you're using oils, a couple of shades for a smooth transition. If the hand shakes, stop and prop it on any leverage perhaps against your other hand as you hold the figure. I have steady hands yet I still need a prop to rest on and let my fingers do the manipulation of the brush.
Keep calm, you'll be fine and keep it up.

Cheers,
Richard

[Guest]

Hi Dave. Coming along nicely.

I would echo Richard's comments and recommend working on small areas at a time. For instance, get the left eye painted and then work on the right to match it. Don't worry about shading at first, just try to get a clean finish with a bit of outlining first.

[Dave Ward]

I've put him down for today - I'll decide whether it's better to try and correct the paint, or strip it back and start more or less from scratch on the face
Dave

[papa 695]

Well Dave I think your doing a Stirling job, like the rest have said take your time. Your doing a far better job than I could do. I must get one to practice on. keep up the great work.

[Dave Ward]

I decided to remove the offending paint...................


And eyes, and the skin basetone done


I'm feeling a bit more optimistic this time - don't know why, but hoping this is the going to be the last
Dave

[Guest]

Brave man! Stripping down is always an option, and one I use all the time. Looking good Dave.