Promise to Return

[nicusi]

Bruce, amazing details on the woman textiles! You're right, some mode lights and you could put an end to a beautifull project.
Cheers,
Nicolae

[vlpbruce]

Thanks guys.
I have absolutely no idea what got me charged up on this one again, but I am not complaining.
I should have more to show soon.

[captfue]

Great work

[vlpbruce]

Thank you kindly.
I started toning the flowers down a little with some pastels.
It looks better, but just doesn't show up in pictures.
I hope to have something to actually show in a few days.

[TRM]

Well played Bruce!! Some nice painting my friend!

[vlpbruce]

Thanks T.
They're are coming along. I expect to be starting on the base in a few days.

[kaytermarram]

Could it be an interesting idea to put some tears in the eyes of the woman? To enhance the emotional factor?

Frank

[vlpbruce]

I was actually thinking about doing the at Frank. We'll see if I can make it look good.

[kaytermarram]

Hey Bruce, how cool!

Frank

[vlpbruce]

Thanks.
I need to figure out how to have her mascara running slightly without making her look like a raccoon.
I think I will try some pastels. that's what I used for the rest of her makeup.

[kaytermarram]

WHEN a racoon, please ROCKET RACOON!

Pastells seems to be perfect for that.

Frank

[vlpbruce]

Hello all.
I have made a little more progress.
I still need to fix a little of the pastels on he upper lip, but I kind of like the result.


Model master clear worked very nicely for a tear.


Hopefully, I'll have more to show very soon.
Thanks for looking in.

[Leon]

Bruce this is really beautiful work! The tear and running mascara look perfect. Two thumbs up and karma coming your way.

[vlpbruce]

Thanks Leon.
I wasn't sure how it would work, but I am pretty pleased.

[wbill76]

A fine job there Bruce! Nailed the effect IMHO.

[vlpbruce]

Thanks Bill.
I'm hoping to be working on the base this weekend.

[vlpbruce]

Hello everybody.
Somehow I managed to get inspired on this one, and I am calling them finished.
It was kind of funny. They sat for about six months, then I was done with them in about a week.





As always, I really do appreciate your input and compliments.
Thanks for looking in.

[Leon]

Excellent finish on a lovely pair Bruce!

[vlpbruce]

Thank you Leon.
Believe it or not, this was the first time I tried painting a woman. It was interesting to say the least, but now I won't have to try to figure it out again.

[kaytermarram]

Glad you liked my idea with the tears. And it looks absolute brilliant! This is a real emotional impact, well done Bruce!!

Frank

[vlpbruce]

Thank you kindly Frank. I do like the effect, as you say, it has a good impact.
By the way, it does look better in person.

[kaytermarram]

Thats ALWAYS the deal!

Frank

[wbill76]

Excellent work on this one Bruce! The contrast between the woman's clothing/colors and the soldier's uniform makes it a very poignant juxtapose with the overall finish.

[vlpbruce]

Thank you Bill.
I wasn't sure what direction this one was going in until about a week ago.
I guess I have to stop overthinking things and just paint.

[ironhand6]

awesome job. I really like the flowers and the tears put it over the top. what did you use for base coat on the skin?

[vlpbruce]

Thanks Bud.
The flesh tones are a mix of Testors Model Master enamel and oils.
The oils slow the dry time of the enamel, and the enamels speed up the oils.
The mix really blends well.

[rondriaan]

looks good and love youre flowers great job done sofar.