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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 14, 2014 16:57:18 GMT -5
Hello everybody, This is the other bust I got at MMSI. It's general W. S. Hancock. I have a tremendous amount of respect for this man. My Civil War ancestor (general John F. Hartranft) knew him, and thought very highly of him as well. In fact, they are buried in the same cemetery. Here we go.     |
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Post by Leon on Oct 14, 2014 17:16:40 GMT -5
Looking fantastic Bruce  !!Nice bit of Ancestory you have there.  |
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 14, 2014 18:29:24 GMT -5
Thanks Leon. I was surprised when I found out I am related to a general (later governor of Pennsylvania).
I am hoping to get a little more paint on him this evening.
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Post by captfue on Oct 14, 2014 21:22:02 GMT -5
Great start hopr to see it finished soon
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Post by TRM on Oct 14, 2014 21:25:43 GMT -5
Nice looking figure with an exceptional connection to youeslf...looking great already Bruce!! Keep it going!!!
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 14, 2014 21:46:21 GMT -5
Thank you guys. This one shouldn't be too difficult to do. I really think it will take longer for the paint to dry (I use oils) than it will to actually paint him.
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Post by nicusi on Oct 15, 2014 1:37:13 GMT -5
Hi Bruce!
I think it's something specials to discover such connection. And a more emotional implication in this hobby. I like the bust, I'm curious what brand is it. You've got a good start, I'm waiting to see your next steps, the oils should help you have excellent tones on face and jackett (even they are drying longer then acryllics).
Cheers,
Nicolae
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 15, 2014 7:19:26 GMT -5
Thanks Nicolae.
It's from Artist Preservation Group. I looked at their catalog online, and they have a few more figures I may need to get.
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Post by captfue on Oct 15, 2014 9:15:07 GMT -5
If you add a small amount of baby powder to your paints while still on the pallet it will cut your drying time to a day. It may take a few tries to get the hang of it, but it dose work. The bust I posted last month was done this way and it was dry to touch within a few hours
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 15, 2014 9:21:57 GMT -5
That works pretty well. I like to mix the oils with enamels too. That works pretty much the same way.
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 15, 2014 11:47:21 GMT -5
Am afraid to ask how much you spent at the show... great start on the bust!
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 15, 2014 12:10:28 GMT -5
Actually Andy, I didn't spend anywhere near as much as I could have.
Believe it or not, I spent just over $100.
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 15, 2014 12:38:23 GMT -5
You must have gotten good deals... another reason to join you at the show next year. LOL Please don't ask me how much I spent at recent show...
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 15, 2014 17:14:38 GMT -5
Off to a nice start here Bruce! Neat family history connection as well.
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 15, 2014 20:58:16 GMT -5
Thanks Bill. 25 years ago, I had no idea about my cousin. It was just by chance I learned about him. After doing a little more research, I learned he ended up a general, and I actually have a picture of him standing next to Hancock.
I hope to be putting more paint on him in the next few days.
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 17, 2014 16:34:20 GMT -5
Hello everybody, I managed to get a little more paint on him again last night. I kinda like how he's starting to look. Yes, he is a little glossy, but that's why they make dullcote. Thanks for looking in.  |
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Post by Leon on Oct 17, 2014 16:51:50 GMT -5
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 17, 2014 19:46:33 GMT -5
Thank you Leon. I am amazed by how much the sculpt looks like the man. I will try to find some pictures of him to post.
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 18, 2014 15:48:33 GMT -5
Nice work Bruce, coming alive now!
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 18, 2014 19:15:48 GMT -5
Thank you Bill. He is starting to look like the painting of him I have.
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 19, 2014 21:52:10 GMT -5
Those eyes looks spot on... you did great!
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 20, 2014 13:00:24 GMT -5
Thanks very much Andy. I have to admit I am happy with how his face looks.
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Post by nicusi on Nov 3, 2014 4:00:04 GMT -5
Great job, Bruce. The face is very expressive, warm congrats!
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Post by vlpbruce on Nov 4, 2014 11:56:37 GMT -5
Thank you Nicolae. I haven't had a chance to put paint on him for a while, but I hope to be able to get back to him soon.
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Post by vlpbruce on Nov 7, 2014 18:22:22 GMT -5
Hello everybody. While waiting for more glue and filler to dry on Katy, I picked him up again. The face and hair are pretty much done now. I still have to paint the braid, and finish shading the shirt, but that's about it. Thanks for looking.  |
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Post by Leon on Nov 7, 2014 18:44:09 GMT -5
Outstanding work Bruce!The bust looks fantastic. |
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Post by vlpbruce on Nov 7, 2014 20:37:05 GMT -5
Thanks Leon. I'm still at a time consuming bit on Katy, so I may be sending him a little more paint tonight.
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 8, 2014 12:57:10 GMT -5
Man, you nailed it... eyes look perfect! Great work...
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Post by vlpbruce on Nov 8, 2014 13:52:23 GMT -5
Thanks Andy.
I painted a Frederick the Great bust quite q while ago. People told me they thought he was looking at them. This guy's eyes aren't far from it.
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Post by vlpbruce on Nov 14, 2014 18:20:42 GMT -5
Hello everybody, I am making slow progress on Hancock right now. I managed to get the base coats on his braiding done, as well as his stars. The hat cords are woven gold and black material. The stars were embroidered in silver. I still need to work on his shirt, bur he's coming along pretty well.  Thanks for looking in. |
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!!Nice bit of Ancestory you have there. 
