Queen Boudicca of the Iceni

[nicusi]

So impressed,the entire physiognomy of the horse, the eyes catching, whoau!!

[Paul P.]

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Remember - the ones on your bench are SMALL - the ones in the field are FAR AWAY.....got it Dougal Paul?

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Your right jackwagon but they are the same size


Many thanks Nicusi


Quick change of topic, i have been trying for yonks to find a way to make buttons, rivets, anything small and round with some success. I have tried stretched spru and a candle, and styrene rod and a soldering iron, and late last night i had a eureka moment. i part drilled the end of some 2mm rod so that it was domed inside and then pressed it into some clay and eureka it stuck to another bit of clay and came out small, round and domed










hopefully you can just about see it. i dont know if this is the best way but it appears to work quite well. all i need to do now is sculpt something that needs buttons

Paul

[wbill76]

Tell the truth Dicky, that 2nd pic is one of CB from last Easter, right?

[Paul P.]

Hi all

quick update of the tother side of the nag, bit more to do around the head and face and the leg but i think he looks suitably splodgy








Paul

[deafpanzer]

Love the spots. Can't wait when you start to work on its rear soon...

[TRM]

It is always such a treat to see your work and to watch you progress through it Paul!! My apologies for not swinging by more along the way; I am trying to catch up where I can!! Stunning painting as usual!! Keep the fires lit on that bench over there my friend!!

PM inbound.........

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Feb 25, 2014 21:00:26 GMT -5 wbill76 said:

Tell the truth Dicky, that 2nd pic is one of CB from last Easter, right?

Say What? Less of your cheek Mr P......Don't forget we got your addy on file!!!!!

More great paintology on ole Dobbin,Sapper!!!

[bullardino]

Mighty fine spotting, there

[wbill76]

Mar 2, 2014 14:09:34 GMT -5 @chrisb said:

Feb 25, 2014 21:00:26 GMT -5 wbill76 said:

Tell the truth Dicky, that 2nd pic is one of CB from last Easter, right?

Say What? Less of your cheek Mr P......Don't forget we got your addy on file!!!!!

More great paintology on ole Dobbin,Sapper!!!

Fair enough Master CB, I'll behave! Don't want you sending the Styrene Mafia to pay me a visit.

Paul, got to hand it to you, you've got a keen eye for the application of this sort of thing. Just the right amount and variation to give it a natural feel without over-doing it.

[`Boots`]

Absolutely mint fella........ , i think ya captured the pie bald look superbly!!!......see...i remembered what ya taught me

[Steve Zuleski]

The subtlety of those shadows is impressive Paul, man that looks good!

Cheers, Ski.

[Leon]

Paul Dobbin #2 is looking excellent.

[Steve Zuleski]

Mar 2, 2014 12:50:40 GMT -5 Paul P. said:

Hi all

quick update of the tother side of the nag, bit more to do around the head and face and the leg but i think he looks suitably splodgy



Paul

P.S. That ain't no "nag" Paul, that's a perty pony! lol Love them "paints" Paul. Paints still go for a pretty penny in these parts, btw.

[Paul P.]

Hi all

Cheers Andy,rear coming up to the front soon

Many thanks Mr T, always great to hear from you,

Cheers Dicky glad ya like it mate

Many thanks me little REME mucka

thanks Luigi

Bill thanks, I have to say im finding this one a bit of a challenge, I always find that black and white are difficult to work with to get subtle changes in the tones

Boots cheers matey and take a star and go to the top of the class

Thanks Ski, I couldn't figure out yr post first and then I remembered that they are called Pintos in the states, im assuming that that means painted

Cheers Leon

More to follow soon

[dennis]

Great work Paul, the horses are coming along a treat mate.
Thanks for posting.
Dennis

[Steve Zuleski]

Roger that Paul, Pintos are often referred to as "paints" in the Southwest or basically most of the western states. Keep er rollin;)

Cheers, Ski.

P.S. We always wanted one, a paint, but we'll settle for the two biggins we got now, Appaloosa and an Arabian mix .

P.S.S.  Yes, that is a solid black Appaloosa, very uncommon.  She's one cool pony. 

[Paul P.]

Thanks Dennis always good to hear from you

Nice horses Ski, a friend of mine has an Arab thoroughbred, very high maintenance, and so is the horse...


Well apart from the hooves the front half is finished









sorry pics are not that great, more to follow

Paul

[vlpbruce]

I have to agree with everybody. This is just fantastic Paul.

[bullardino]

Magnificent paintjob Paul

[Paul P.]

Hi all

Dicky CHEERS !!!!!

Bruce and Luigi many thanks guys

Back offside started, i decided to go with a Kim Kardasian butt , just got to push the shading a bit more and finish the hoof and then onto the other side







should be able to post another up date shortly

[Leon]

Looking superb Paul.

[TRM]

Wow! Fantastic progression Paul!!

[Paul P.]

Cheers Mr T and Leon

just a quick update with the shading pushed a bit further, ive also done the ankle. I have however forgotten that the bottom of the foot can be seen and i havnt done a horse shoe , so that will be added soon







Paul

[deafpanzer]

DAMN! That rear is so beautiful! Never thought I would say it right here. Your painting skill never cease to amaze me!

[bullardino]

Splendid Paul

[Paul P.]

Cheers muchly Andy

jackwagon hadnt thought about that, just assumed and thats the mother of all F@*£ups, so i checked, Romans had horse shoes but un clear if iron age Britons did so ill send an email to me British museum mucka, thanks for bringing that up

Many thanks Luigi

[Steve Zuleski]

Wow, an incredible progression from just the front section, awesome Paul. Ruck On Brother!

Cheers, Ski.


P.S. Dude, you're gonna have to do an SBS on ponies, period, I really dig the way you paint em. Estos son grandes caballos hombre!

Yehaaa Vacero, Billy the Kid!

[wbill76]

Making good progress here Paul! I'd lean towards the 'no shoe' myself but can't hurt to check with the museum dobbins!

[Paul P.]

jackwagon yeah I read that the romans had them, but like you say would we use them as well.

Many thanks Ski. Next time I do a horse ill do an sbs just for you mate

Bill your probably right. It'll make it easier for me

[Paul P.]

Hi all

OK ive had a difinitive reply from the museum and it is a definate no horse shoe, makes it easier for me , ill just have to shape the bottom of the hoof.

started on the last quarter with the white base coat and a bit of shading





ill be doing the rear leg black the same as tother one

Paul