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Title: ABU KLEA - 1885
Post by: Erich on August 10, 2020, 03:12:23 AM
The Amir Musa wad Hilu in the Battle of Abu Klea     -   I will show a few more figures in the next time
Title: Re: ABU KLEA - 1885
Post by: Christoph on August 10, 2020, 04:22:51 AM
Nice painting.
You got the face very well!
Christoph

Title: Re: ABU KLEA - 1885
Post by: snagy on August 10, 2020, 05:33:31 AM
Yes, the expression is a hit - real rebellious one!
I also like the other colours/shadings of the figure as well!
Sandor
Title: Re: ABU KLEA - 1885
Post by: Erich on August 10, 2020, 08:10:36 AM
Thank you both!   It was a fine drawing from Mike Michaelis and a fine engraving from Bernd Graf.
Erich



Title: Re: ABU KLEA - 1885
Post by: Erich on August 20, 2020, 05:44:55 AM
Two pics more - one with, one without flash light 


Erich
Title: Re: ABU KLEA - 1885
Post by: BobLeighton on August 24, 2020, 02:09:37 PM
I found some bits and pieces which might be helpful for painting your figures.
Title: Re: ABU KLEA - 1885
Post by: willie on August 24, 2020, 07:20:40 PM
Bob nice job on the pictures  :o  Willie
Title: Re: ABU KLEA - 1885
Post by: BobLeighton on August 25, 2020, 05:01:07 AM
Thanks Willie
Title: Re: ABU KLEA - 1885
Post by: Erich on August 26, 2020, 01:05:57 AM
a fine collection of pics :)
Erich
Title: Re: ABU KLEA - 1885
Post by: Erich on October 25, 2020, 08:41:30 AM
a few figures more
Title: Re: ABU KLEA - 1885
Post by: Christoph on October 25, 2020, 11:26:32 AM
Nice painting.
Interesting to see the contrast of the dark skin and the white clothing.
Christoph
Title: Re: ABU KLEA - 1885
Post by: Hannibal on October 25, 2020, 03:37:23 PM
yes, indeed, perhaps you can add white spots on the skin of the black persons and grey shadows on their clothing, and also very white spots on the top left sides of the hats and clothes, see below


(https://i87.servimg.com/u/f87/19/31/59/25/img_0010.jpg)
Title: Re: ABU KLEA - 1885
Post by: snagy on October 26, 2020, 03:32:25 AM
Yes, Michel you are perfectly right: these white spots render the figures with dark skin-color much better/much more vivid outlooks.
I myself shall also note this technique for later!
Sandor
Title: Re: ABU KLEA - 1885
Post by: Erich on October 26, 2020, 07:54:20 AM
I will give them a try and post a second pic in a few days...

Title: Re: ABU KLEA - 1885
Post by: Erich on October 30, 2020, 03:09:36 AM
2 new pics -  with more light and shadow -    I have some more Mahdists to paint and will try to give them more contrast from the beginning