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Post by nico76mih on Nov 11, 2017 21:53:25 GMT -6
Hi everyone! This is a wonderfull bust release last year by Marco Ganghini, the owner of Bestsoldiers brand and of the online store under the same name:http://shop.bestsoldiershop.com/ Here is the bust: shop.bestsoldiershop.com/epages/14739.sf/it_IT/?ObjectPath=/Shops/14739/Products/BEST_BU006I worked some good hours, still not satisfied with the flesh tones. I tried to represent and and old and a fierce viking warrior. Here are some photos: Cheers, Nicolae      |
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Post by JCON on Nov 11, 2017 21:57:45 GMT -6
Wow what a face!!!
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Post by BUCKY on Nov 11, 2017 22:23:27 GMT -6
He is definitely fierce, Nico!! He's showing his mean streak!!
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Post by nico76mih on Nov 12, 2017 4:46:18 GMT -6
Warm thanks, buddies, this is a more recent project! I'm curious about the strange air dots from the beard, they are not ok, let's see what solution I can find to fix this element. Otherways, I have a lot of details to work in order to achieve that "wow" effect  ! Cheers, Nicolae |
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Nov 12, 2017 5:42:07 GMT -6
Scary lookin Dude, dude.
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Post by ARMORGUY on Nov 12, 2017 6:03:15 GMT -6
This is totally my cup of tea, Viking culture is so fascinating. They invaded Antwerp in 836 and they stayed here until 876.
The bust has a bunch of caracter, you can almost hear this warrior scream his guts out. It's in good hands and I'm sure you will blow us all away with your magic Nicolae.
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Post by nico76mih on Nov 12, 2017 6:37:39 GMT -6
Bruce, Guy, warm thanks, my friends! Guy, thank you for the historical details, I didn't really know about it.
Yeah, the sculptor made a wonderful job, now, let's see the painter how much can do!
Cheers,
Nicolae
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Post by ARMORGUY on Nov 12, 2017 6:44:12 GMT -6
The painter will top it off brotha !
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Post by Buddho on Nov 12, 2017 7:12:15 GMT -6
The painter will top it off brotha ! Very true! Awesome skills, Nicolae.  |
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Post by JED on Nov 12, 2017 10:42:47 GMT -6
Fierce without a doub, wouldn't want to bump into him on a dark night!!
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Post by nico76mih on Dec 6, 2017 17:51:37 GMT -6
Hi everyone! Unfortunately, I don't dispose anymore of time for painting, so very hard to finish something. I took advantage of a special invitation, I'll put in weekend more photos an give you more details. This allows me to make some more steps. Nicolae  |
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Post by BUCKY on Dec 6, 2017 19:10:14 GMT -6
Wow!! Still a ferocious warrior!! The leather strap looks very real!
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Post by JCON on Dec 6, 2017 20:44:06 GMT -6
Nicely done brother!!!
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Post by nico76mih on Dec 7, 2017 0:49:04 GMT -6
Warm thanks, my friends, this is rather a general sketch, now I'll start to work every element.
Cheers,
Nicolae
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Post by nico76mih on Dec 11, 2017 15:35:33 GMT -6
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Post by BUCKY on Dec 11, 2017 15:52:44 GMT -6
Brilliant work, Nico!!
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Post by JCON on Dec 11, 2017 19:28:47 GMT -6
I wish I could sit next to you and watch your painting!!! It's amazing brother!!!
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Dec 12, 2017 8:52:47 GMT -6
He seriously needs to cut down on the Hard Candy:)
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Post by nico76mih on Dec 12, 2017 9:13:38 GMT -6
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Post by Dukemaddog on Dec 12, 2017 15:56:42 GMT -6
Those other artists are great, but you truly nailed the Viking helmet! Far more realistic to me and the face of yours is better too. The Young Miniatures one looks a little pale and almost cartoonish or 'zombie-ish' with the shadows and highlights; they look too stark for me. Your Viking looks more alive to me; just grungy and rosy enough to reflect the cold, harsh environment they lived in. Don't sell yourself short.
Keep plugging man, this is really magnificent.
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