I always loved this bust when I saw so many nice versions of it but i had no idea how hard it would be too paint with all that fur and hair. I made a decision to gift it to Benny Sa at Euromilitaire as a thankyou for his friendship and support both personally and on my website figurementors.com.

In my head i visualised him not as a roaming viking, but an elder who had stayed at home to defend his town whilst the others were away raiding. He was hunting when he heard the horns sounding the attack, on his return to the village, he witnessed chaos and slaughter, stirring the warriors left he rallied an attack and drove off the enemy! This is him immediately after the battle, adrenaline pumping through his veins, fury upon his brow and blood splattered across his skin and furs.

I hope you like it, it was my first attempt something like this.

  • Francesco "Franciuus" FarabiPLUS

    good improvement on all your figure mate... keep on my friend!

    • Jay Martin (Redrum)

      Wow thankyou master, getting you to vote on a piece is proof enough I'm going the right way let alone a silver award, I'm happy you see my progress

  • John Margiotta "BloodASmedium"PLUS

    Me and you seem to like the same subject matter when painting....only yours is a lot better...it's an honor mate!!! Gold

  • Nick M

    Phenomenal painting, Jason. Beautifully done, mate.

  • Stavros Zouliatis

    Outstanding work, my favorite version till now , congrats Jay !!!

  • Uli Wilke

    Your skills grew impressively, Jason. Congrats

  • Aleksandra Cvetanovski

    Great work buddy, in the time when I followed progress on this bust it was exciting for me because in that time I worked on my Shieldmaiden bust. So it kept me in Viking spirit. :)

    • Jay Martin (Redrum)

      Hey yes I remember! We were painting insync ☺️ Thanks for your kind words!

  • Sebastian "Simon Moon" Reschke

    Such a great work Bro! I love your style! Keep on such good work :) Gold and fav!

    • Jay Martin (Redrum)

      Thanks buddy, I'm really happy about your words!

  • Ernest

    super

  • Chris "D.Vader" SuhrePLUS

    Beautiful piece. One of my favorites of yours thus far.

  • David Powell

    An excellent piece. Great colors on the skin and really nice job with all the blood splatter

    • Jay Martin (Redrum)

      Thanks David your input is particularly valued, I was wondering how to improve it and the most difficult thing for me was the fur, any tips? Maybe that's a figure,enters tut??!

  • Brian Smith

    Great piece of work Jason

  • Syndjinn Scott (Pickman Studios)

    Digging the contrasting textures and the variations of tones in the skin. Great job!

  • TimPLUS

    Fantastic paint job Jason.

  • Sergey PopovichenkoPLUS

    Its great!!! Thanks a lot for this work!!!

    • Jay Martin (Redrum)

      Wow! Thankyou Sergey I am always honoured when you vote on vote but a Gold as well is wonderful!!

  • John Margiotta "BloodASmedium"PLUS

    Unbelievable some of the best scarring/ wounds/ bruising ever.

  • MaremagnumPLUS

    An incredible version for a great figure. Gold!