Thursday 19 March 2015

From BrianB - The Long Goodbye (20 Points)


For my last entry into the Challenge I wanted to submit my entry fee. When I first read that the theme would be an antihero for the figure I immediately thought of a Film Noir hard boiled detective. Luckily I knew the perfect figure from the Reaper line. And what better way than to paint him up in grey scale just like the movies.


I had to break out all of my greys and off greys in my paint box but in the end I think he turned out pretty well for my first figure painted in a monochrome palette.


Since this is the very end I would like to say thanks to everyone who participated and who took the time to look at and comment on my posts. I had a lot of fun throughout and enjoyed everyone's many submissions. Also thank you very much to Curt for running the whole event. I really can't imagine the amount of work involved and thanks for having me.


I'm going to finish out with a picture of all of my submissions. In the span of the Challenge I easily passed the number of figures I painted in the entire previous year. I hope to see all of you again in next years Challenge!


From Curt:

Fantastic! Some of my favourite films are French crime noir so this is just awesome. I think you've done a brilliant job on him Brian. Of course the glowing cigarette is a stroke of genius. Thanks so much!

AND I love that final pic of your Challenge efforts. That's just terrific (and seeing your pennyfarthing in the back makes my smile even wider).

Until next time Brian!

9 comments:

  1. That is simply superb Brian :)

    It's been great having you along - I hope you come back again next year :)

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  2. A great finale.. Looks like you have had a great challenge.. And I agree the Penny Farthing was a brilliant idea

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  3. Great stuff and your man on a Penny Farthing is my favorite piece from the challenge.

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  4. First time at grey scale? It doesn't show. Great final entry.

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  5. Great work on this guy, really works in the greyscale

    Ian

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  6. That is a nicely painted mini! The spot color on the CIG is a nice touch too! Greyscale is a style I'm going to give a go on next time! ;)

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  7. Ooh, this might be my favorite Curtgeld submission! Great work, especially for a first outing in grayscale. I'm going to have to give that a shot myself this year, I think...

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  8. One of my favourites too - really nailing the theme, excellent execution of greys co and that cigarette. Yes, fab

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  9. This greyscale thing is quite an interesting approach, very nicely done! :)

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