A while ago I was sent this Sideshow Indiana Jones Premium Format statue to be fully repainted. The sculpt (done by the amazing Trevor Grove) is incredible, but sadly the factory paint job is lacking. To say the least.
Eventually I got around to doing this commission (as many of you know I have a rather long waiting list.... but I'm getting through them!), and it was a pleasure to paint. I spent maybe a week on it. The stubble was particularly hard to get right... when I tried to paint on longer stubble hairs (a few days growth) then it looked like a glued on beard, no matter how I tried. So the balance was to give him subtle shaded stubble, built up in layers, but enough to look like it was almost a few days growth. I'm really happy with the results.
The hat to was surprising fun to get right. It has about 8 different colours in there, in various layers of straight paint, dry brushing and thinned down washes (wiped off and moved around with my fingertips). After multiple layers it gives the correct brown appearance that the real hat had, with the addition of ground in dust around the ribbon and towards the tip of the brim.
I received an email from the customer this morning (he received the statue the other day), and he absolutely loves it. In fact he gave one of the most complimentary emails I've ever received (and I've received a few) - it's always good for the soul to know that people like what you're doing. It spurs you on to do more, and to do better. Also it's nice when you hear the words:
I have to give a huge thank you to any customers who have received commissions in the past, or are waiting for any at the moment. Your patience and your support is what enables me to maintain the standard of work that I'm trying to acheive. Thank you!
(original statue on the left, mine on the right - as always click for larger pics)
