December 12th Cuirassier Update. . .

About 90 minutes or so back in the painting chair yesterday evening before later yoga and meditation with the Grand Duchess (I began joining my wife -- a yoga practitioner for more than 20 years at this point -- for this most evenings back in April). Most of my time behind the brush was spent cleaning up the saddle cloths and highlighting the green distinctions . You'll also see that I have carried out, but not yet completed, some limited charcoal gray highlights on some of the horses. Not sure if I like the look of it, but overall these 16 figures are starting to come together I think. See what you think and feel free to leave a comment or suggestion. Happy December 13th everyone!

-- Stokes

Comments

Donnie McGibbon said…

They are taking shape very nicely indeed. Should look great on the table when completed.

11:30 AM

David Morfitt said…

They're coming along beautifully, Stokes. Those figures have great presence and character, don't they? :-)

1:06 PM

The 18th century? What's the Fascination?

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And a few more photos. . .

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The Grand Duchy of Stollen

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