Che.

[Jason Crausby]

Hi all,
I’ve made a start on another bust and this time it’s a 1/10 of Che Guevara by Life miniatures. It’s a fairly simple figure with only two parts and it comes with a painting guide which I have used for reference rather than anything else as I just can’t grasp the technique they promote.
Anyway this is where I am at the moment ... I’m not sure if the eyes are correct at the moment... maybe the irises are too small so I may be doing them again....The hair and beret are just blocked in for now but hopefully more progress soon!




Thanks for taking a look!
Jason

 

[Jim R]

Hi Jason
Already looks really good.
Jim

 

[Fernando N]

Neat looking face Jason

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking good Jason. Reminds me of Wolfie Smith

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Very nice work indeed Jason. Funnily enough I nearly bought this one earlier today, but got distracted.

 

[Peter Gillson]

Looks good so far.
Peter

 

[Jason Crausby]

Hi Jason
Already looks really good.
Jim

Thanks Jim

Neat looking face Jason

Thanks Fernando... I keep tinkering with it.. the beard is too full!

Looking good Jason. Reminds me of Wolfie Smith

Thanks Tim... I know what you mean...just got to paint a “Freedom for Tooting!” Badge!

Very nice work indeed Jason. Funnily enough I nearly bought this one earlier today, but got distracted.

Thanks Peter... I doubt this would keep you occupied for long at your pace as there’s very little to it beyond the skin tones

Looks good so far.
Peter

Thanks Peter... so far so good?

Hasta luego!
Jason

 

[Jason Crausby]

Busy day home schooling ...so just the hat and hair done!
I’ve darkened the eyes slightly as he was a bit “stare-y” so I’m a bit happier with it ... and thinned out the beard slightly....



..even so .. nearly finished!!!
Jason

 

[scottie3158]

Jason,
Very nicely done.

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Great work Jason.

 

[Tim Marlow]

That’s fantastic, really effective face tones.....

 

[SteveH]

That’s fantastic, really effective face tones.....

Definitely like that face, well done Jason

Regards

Steve H

 

[Jason Crausby]

Thanks all. It’s very much appreciated... This is my third bust in about 6 weeks...normally it takes me about 3-4 months to finish one...I suppose it’s an unexpected consequence of being at home much more?...Problem is my bust stash has become seriously depleted so I will have to scour the boxes for something to do next.... oh well if that’s the only thing I have to worry about I suppose I’m not doing too badly!
Thanks
Jason

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Love the expression in his eyes

 

[Jason Crausby]

Love the expression in his eyes

Thanks Neil,
I've tinkered with the eyes all day and have made some minor changes since posting these pics... there was not enough definition around them and a little too much of the white part on the right eye...
Thanks again.
Jason

 

[Jason Crausby]

Sorry about the extreme close up... but as I said to Peter Day earlier, there’s a nagging feeling when something isn’t quite right ...so I’ve made some very small adjustments to the eyes and feel much better about it!

Thanks
Jason

 

[Deleted member 6559]

The eyes look very nice indeed Jason. The sculptor hasn't helped by making them different shapes, which, as you know, is pretty common with busts and figures. It's the one thing that gives me the most headaches. Well done for resolving the issue.

 

[rtfoe]

I think that is a very nice paintwork of Che, Jason. Skin tone is great. Very well done indeed.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Steve Jones]

Outstanding. The art of painting busts really is artwork at its best. A joy to see

 

[Jason Crausby]

Thanks again chaps!
I guess the lesson here is never to say nearly finished and it’s always the little things that take up most of the time...due to the prominence of the watch on the figure I’ve just spent an inordinate amount of time trying to get it right...this is going to have to do...


Thanks
Jason