John Brown has served in every major
military campaign in recent history,
from India to South Africa to China
and the Second Opium War.
It was in this last were he was
captured, imprisoned, and tortured
until released by the automaton
hordes that ultimately won the war.
He is the consummate soldier,
possessed of an iron will and
steely resolve
Welcome back gentles all to The Art of Caesura!
Continuing our look at the Gentlemen of The World of Smog, this week we have John Brown - the Scottish double-amputee general.
When I set out to paint this model, I vowed to myself that I really wanted to try my (free) hand at painting tartan (I mean, how often do you get to do that). I could have copped out and painted the kilt and sash a solid colour, but where's the challenge in that!?
So I looked at loads of photos for inspiration:
I do not own this image... |
And really wanted to incorporate one awesome picture from a book I got in Reykjavik this past year:
...or this one... |
...or this one. |
Anyway, although I wanted to have a "two tone" kilt like those shown above, when I actually got down to it, it was actually quite tricky, and I had to temper my aspirations a bit.
I'm still happy with how it turned out - subtle but present.
I painted the flames coming off his sword an unheimlich green, to tie in with Sir Daniel Home from last week and to keep his palette limited. The green tones are contrasted by his red beard (with flecks of grey) which helps draw the eye to his face. I spent ages trying to make his eyes look less starry but unfortunately you can barely see them under his brow of prodigious proportions.
(Pre-sand on the left, redone on the right)
Well, flick on some Scotland the Brave, let me know what you think of John Brown and we'll see you back here next week on The Art of Caesura.
Listening: The White Album - Wheezer
Watching: Sing (2016)
Reading: Journals for work
Next Week:
A Victorian doppelganger...
A Victorian doppelganger...
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