the old fisherman

[Steve Brodie]

1/10th bust of an old fisherman with his catch of a swordfish. superbly cast with exquisite detail. so far piece have been primed with Halfords grey primer. Next dark green has been sprayed from below to mark the shadows. and buff from.above for the highlights. flesh next.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Steve
A very out of the ordinary subject. Looks a quality cast. I'm sure you'll do it proud.
Jim

 

[minitnkr]

Such a great face. So much character.

 

[Tim Marlow]

More than a whiff of Hemmingway about this. Real character in the face and nice texture in the clothing. Going to be great when he’s done.

 

[Jason Crausby]

What a catch…. Count me in,

 

[Deleted member 5496]

Looks great Steve something unusual.

Reminds me of my paternal grandfather, Andrew or Sandy.
He was a Shetland Islander.

Came down to live in Hull. I remember him as a small boy.
He would sit there knitting, Shetland way & in Fair Isle.

Fair Isle part of the Shetlands it is an Island between Shetland
& Orkney.

Back to Grandad. He sat there in his armchair, listening to the news,
clicking away knitting. But just one needle a round one. Knit from
top to bottom no seams. Same with the arms. The wool still had
that water proofness as it came from the sheep.

Laurie

 

[Steve Brodie]

still a bit shiny as only just been painted, but 1st colours on the face. irises added and beard blocked in ready to be aged. Hos face is not as red as the photo!

 

[Deleted member 5496]

still a bit shiny as only just been painted, but 1st colours on the face. irises added and beard blocked in ready to be aged. Hos face is not as red as the photo!
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Superb eyes they tell a thousand tales.

Laurie

 

[JR]

A face full of character, looks good even at this stage Steve.
Love the shading and detail on the hat .

 

[rtfoe]

Nice one Steve, I'd keep the face oily but the rest in matt. Baths at sea are not frequent so he'll look quite ruddy and facial oils abundant.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Tim Marlow]

Nice start on the weatherbeaten facial tones.

 

[adt70hk]

Coming on very nicely indeed.

ATB

Andrew

 

[Steve Brodie]

oils have started to dry, so can add more highlights and some green into the shadows.

 

[scottie3158]

Steve,
That is a beautiful casting.

 

[PaulinKendal]

Really interested to watch your technique with this - loving the subtle colour variations in the irises.

 

[Steve Brodie]

have added a few more highlights and some reds to his lower eye and eyebags, along with some green onto the eye cheeks. needs a bit more, will add back in some red into his lower cheeks.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Steve
Beautiful work, real character in that face.
Jim

 

[outrunner]

That is really great work.

Andy.

 

[Steve Brodie]

calling his face done. need some more white into his beard, started work on his hat and dirtied up his jumper with fish blood and guts, lol.

 

[Jason Crausby]