Napoleon Bust -Update 8/29

Hello again and thanks for checking in. I have done some further refining of the facial features of this latest bust. It's better than it was, but still some tweaking here and there. It's difficult with a well known face with which there are only paintings for reference as there really is a lot of variation though they still all have a certain "Napoleon-ness" about them. Trying to depict him at the coronation so he was a bit younger, too. The laurel wreath crown was difficult, but fun. Just starting to add the robe which looks a little funny, but will make sense as it develops. The sleeve folds are going in too.

Thanks for looking.

Matt

Ernst August Bust Released!

Hello! Here are a few pictures of one of my recent sculpts for Michael's Miniatures. In progress shots were featured in earlier posts. The pictures of the painted piece are by Italian Master, Danilo Cartacci. You can order this bust and other nice pieces directly from Michael's Miniatures at the following link:

http://www.michaelminiatures.com/

New Portrait Update...8/12

Here are some updated pics of the new sculpt. The crown wreath has been sculpted from two halves that seperate from the head for ease in casting. I'm just starting to rough in the lace collar and the ears aren't fully carved. Thanks for looking and feel free to comment.

New Portrait..Update

Here are a few shots of a new bust in process. This one was featured in an earlier post and has had a lot of work done to it. In fact, it's an entirely new head as the first wasn't really happening for me and had grown a bit too large. I hope this is an improvement over the first draft.

Thanks for looking!

Taxi Driver Bust Now Available....

My portrait bust of the "Taxi Driver" is now available as an unpainted kit. The piece made it's big debut in Girona at World Expo 2008. See the Pegaso Models website for more information or visit an authorized Pegaso retailer near you!

http://www.pegasomodels.com/home_en.asp

Here is the boxart painted by Italian Master, Pietro Baloni.

Here is a picture of the bust I found on display at the Pegaso stand at World Expo. It's on the top shelf in the middle. See it?

I'm very proud to have realized a bust for Pegaso Models. I've admired their quality for many years and am thrilled to see my name on one of their boxes. They have also purchased the master for my Arapaho bust that I sculpted last year. There are pics here on my blog if you search back in the older projects. I hope to see that one released soon. Maybe at EuroMilitaire?

Thanks for visiting my site!

New Portrait Sculpt Started

Here are some very rough shots of the beginning of a new portrait bust commission. A cigar to whomever guesses who this one is! Here's a hint, French & short. This is how most of my projects begin in this rough "Fleshing out" stage. Just working on the volumes or shapes very loosely until they are right before adding the finer features. 250mm.

Thanks for looking!

APG Bust - Painting

Hi! Welcome back to my site. Thanks for dropping by!

Here are some pictures of my Washington bust that I've finally started painting. This one will be at the Chicago Show in October. Acrylics as always! Thanks!