It has been a pleasant experience for me to paint this bust. I tried to paint a directional lighting effect with a few degrees offset to one side in order to add some interesting points to the bust because the pose of this bust is sort of too symmetrical for my taste and I just want to introduce something to unbalance the symmetry to some extent.
This bust took more time for me to finish painting than any of the other busts I have painted so far. It has a lot of equipment and details to be painted as various textures and different surface materials. Before and during my painting, I collected and referred to quite a few historical pictures to get a more accurate idea on how the originals look like.
I have also shared a quick tutorial regarding how I painted the textured parachute. If you have interest, you can find it in the description of my previous album on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jason.zhou.keqin/media_set?set=a.1294244770639785.1073741858.100001628240532&type=3
Hope you like it. As always, any comments or suggestions are truly welcome.
Melnikov Ivan "Nakatan"
something out of this worldJason Zhou
Thank you for your kind words, Nakatan.Roman LappatPLUS
Wohow!Jason Zhou
Very happy you like it. Thanks a lot, RomanAlbert Moreto FontPLUS
The rope is insane. You are easily the best figure painter in the whole China. Masterful and obviously gold.Jason Zhou
I am humbled to receive such kind words from you. Many thanks, Albert.Roman "Light_one" Gruba
This is amazing , can't say anything else, just amazingJason Zhou
Thanks a lot, RomanJinkoo Park
Respect ^^Jason Zhou
Thank you, Jimmy :)Sarhan Demir
Fantastic work. Gold!Jason Zhou
Thanks a lot for your kind words, SarhanJay Martin (Redrum)
Really really stunning work Jason, congrats!Jason Zhou
Much appreciated for your comment, JayFausto "AbyssoulFP" Palumbo
That face is outstanding!Jason Zhou
Glad you like it. Thank you, Fausto.QianweiSHI
蝎神真是屌Jason Zhou
土爷又调皮了～～～Vincent Zhang (duskfrost)
我投完就金牌了哈哈！Raccoon-Miniatures
我跟投~~~Jason Zhou
谢谢大发和丹姐～Thomas "Stoessi" Stoesser
Level: Rockstar!Jason Zhou
Thank you for your kind words, Thomas.John 'Painterman' van Pelt
Perfect work Jason, congrats!Jason Zhou
I am happy you like it. Thanks a lot, John.Marc MussatPLUS
just beautiful ! I can imagine the time you spent on the various textures !Jason Zhou
Thanks much for your kind words, MarcErnest
GOLD my friend, maybe the green should be more field grey but the rest is perfectJason Zhou
Very happy you like it and I appreciate your feedback. Thanks a lot, Ernest.Antonio Pirri
This work leaves me speechless! it's incredible!Jason Zhou
Thanks a lot, Antonio.RUSTO art and craft show Fabrizio Russo
supergold!Jason Zhou
Many thanks, Fabrizio. I am very happy to hear such feedback from youDanny_Cortez_Owen
Fantastic work sir! I love the marbling on the wooden gun stock in particular. Very cool!!Jason Zhou
Much appreciated for your kind words, Danny.dohyeong kim
I envy you for your painting skills.Jason Zhou
Thank you for your nice comment, dohyeong :)Lee Hebblethwaite (10 ball)
quality sirJason Zhou
Thanks a lot, LeeAnson
神作留名Jason Zhou
安神大驾光临:DAlfonso Giraldes_BansheePLUS
So tasty and tasteful...Jason Zhou
Much appreciated for your kind words, Banshee! I am very happy to receive feedback from you.Martin LQ
来晚了，T神太牛了Jason Zhou
惊现咕噜大师:D~~Aleksander Kursov
Nice big work!Jason Zhou
Thank you, AleksanderLuc "Windtalker" Vanpoucke
As Usual Jason, Outstanding, perfect painting, Master Piece !!!!Jason Zhou
Thank you for your kind words, Luc. Glad you like it.Josh Munta
Master piece. I will watch the tutorialDarren_Han
总算找到组织了，先在神作前留名！David T. Keenan
Wow...I just got this bust, if I could even get 10% as good as this bust, I would be a happy man. Beautiful work, truly stunning.