In an effort to further my painting skills I tackled this historical bust from @lifeminiatures “Retreat to victory”. The goal was to work on refining skills and representing materials realistically. It was a….challenging piece. Not something I enjoyed (by no fault of the sculpt which is amazing) but something that I do feel I learned from. The piece forced me to over come certain hurtles and for that I’m grateful. Heck at one point I sanded most of the face to start over.
In the end I feel it doesn’t have a classic historical look nor does it really look like a piece I typically paint. It’s a bit of an amalgamation of the two.
Big thanks to Alfonso for all of his lessons and help with the piece. I appreciate all the lessons my friend.
Melnikov Ivan "Nakatan"
quite uncommon stuff for you.
well done
Iván Moles "Stuka"
Good job
Natalia Oracz
Stylised historical bust, I like it :) As you said, not completly realistic but there’s an interesting vibe to the painting.
vincenzo gambinoPLUS
Gold
eric wolfsPLUS
Gold
Luis UgartePLUS
Great job! Gold!
Janna ‘Moo’PLUS
I feel your pain! It’s a journey getting it to ‘how you want it’.
Great texturing :)
Archigrog
very nice!
Ale MoroPLUS
Nice Work! Gold!