This is the Charless XII bust by the extremely talented Lukas Zaba. I tried to focus on my colour choices and the different textures/materials on the bust. Initially I worked from a very limited palette but I found it massively lacked any definition (WIP) so I reworked a few bits to create a bit more pop. I hope to enter this into a competition in May, I would really appreciate any feedback for anything I should address before the comp.

  • OrigalumPLUS

    Great work on him! Highlights, texture and decoration are great. Gold!

    • Ross Tovey

      Amazing, thank you so much!

  • Eamon Connerty

    Great work! Wish I had some CC for you but I can’t see anything to nit pick. Love the comb over!

    • Ross Tovey

      That’s very kind thank you.

  • Štěpán Tichý

    He doesn’t look like a mad king! He looks spectacular! I love the freehands, the hair and the atmosphere. Great piece!

    • Ross Tovey

      Haha thanks Štěpán, he will now be known as “The Spectacular King” xD

  • MartinSporka

    Wonderful painting. I like the colours, textures, freehand and your attention to detail! Gold!

    • Ross Tovey

      Thank you, this bust was a fun one. Lots of opportunity to interpret the materials however you want.

  • Archigrog

    Wonderful paint!

  • Alexander "Skrytnik" Loskutov

    Gold!