Here is my completed figure with all his warpaint on. I really enjoyed this one - I even have my wife angry at me that I am giving this one away. (She hardly takes an interest then the very one you give away is the one she likes)






Here is a detail of his axe




Here is a closeup of his face

Hello Ian,

wow this is a real beauty !!! So I really understand that your wife is angry about the fact, that you gave it away.

The best wishes my friend,
Markus



P.S. I have to sculpt a dwarf sometimes in the next months. I will be very happy, if it will become as half as good as your one !!!

Ian, this is really fantastic. Love the details. Thanks for sharing.

A lovely sculpt Ian,i like the way you have captured the expression in the face very well,one to be proud of mate.

All the best mate

Steve

Thank you so much Markus from you I am very very touched by your comment - I know you will do a wonderful piece when you do a dwarf, if you need any help please pm me and we can can exchange emails and I can be more technical than on the site ( cause if it is a commision I would love to help you make it great (as I know it will be) I just love Dwarves and have quite a bit of art and info about them..

Thanks for your comment Alguhan much appreciated

Steve I try, I try Unfortunately the colour on the photos make him too too Orange - He is more in the Darker Red range and I took the photo of his face from the wrong angle -I wish I was a better Photograher, I just don't ever capture the fineness of my work.
Ian

I know what you mean Ian,if modelling was as hard as photography i think i would give up,much prefer sculpting,so much easier.

All the best mate

steve

I love the shade and posture. Very pleasing to look at. All around great sculpt. I won't comment on color because I think the photos are off.

I wouldn't be angry like your wife just sad to see him find a new home. Did you get visitation rights

Yes Scott The colour is off - used a the wrong ligt -should have been a 'blue' light to give better colour separation and mor 'natural effect - I am still learning this part of my hobby.
Yes I hope he is going to a good home and new owner does not know yet that he is finished an I hope to suprise him.
Ian

Thank you very much for offering your help, mate.I really appreciate it and I will contacting you, when I get started with my first dwarf !!!

I wish you a great new year !!! And please tell my wishes to Phil, too.

Best wishes my friend,
Markus

Hi Ian,

Outstanding work! Super painting!