I'm afraid I couldn't bring myself to add this entry to my other post for Monday. This was painted purely as a light hearted distraction from my other projects and as such its no more than a bit of whimsy. This particular model was a freebie handed out by Wargames Foundry at a show I attended a couple of years ago. I didn't pay it much attention at the time but when I looked at it recently I realised what a lovely sculpt it was. There is so much expression and pathos in this model it was a joy to paint.
I reckon this guy has been a court jester for many years and now in his mid forties, with his joints starting to ache and feeling his age he is wondering where it all went wrong. How on earth did he end up spending his life doing a job he loathes, playing the fool and being the butt of every joke.
In case your wondering not this isn't about me, for a start I have a 'few' more pounds on my frame than this guy. And besides I'm very happy in my job. Honestly, I love it. Every single day. Day after day after day....
MilesR: Fantastic figure Lee very vibrant colors and real attention to detail! +1 point for the doll!
class .. reminds me a Mr Claypole in Rent a Ghost!
ReplyDeleteNice work Lee :)
ReplyDeleteGreat colors really like this figures.
ReplyDeleteReally nice work on this figure Lee. He does look like he is reevaluating his career decisions!
ReplyDeleteReally nice and yes I thought rent a ghost when I saw him too!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Nice painting, but mostly I enjoyed your very depressing take on him!
ReplyDeleteThis is very well done Lee, and a really cool miniature.
ReplyDeleteIt's a tough life in showbiz...
ReplyDeleteGreat work, Lee, quite a poignant entry!
Excellent work. Indeed a great expression the the face. cheers
ReplyDeleteCracking figure, well worth spending the time you have on it.
ReplyDeleteReally nice!
ReplyDeleteA hilarious way,
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To prevent melancholy to fester,
So many thanks for this jester!
Great work - this looks like a hilarious and fun casting.
ReplyDeleteVery spiffy paint job on him, Lee, I wouldn't have guessed him for one of yours even scale equation set off to the side! ;)
ReplyDeleteI quite like your assessment of him almost as much as the brushwork! ;)
What a terrific figure, Lee. I think you nailed his expression and I really like the renaissance colours you've gone with for his garb.
ReplyDeleteGreat work Lee!
ReplyDeleteTerrific figure and poignant story.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of the cartoon third down on this page from Canada's own Kate Beaton:
http://www.harkavagrant.com/index.php/index.php?id=270