Monday, 25 January 2016

From AnneO'L-28mm Dirty Harry Curtgeld (20 points)

When I saw the theme for this years Challenge, I didn't have to think long about what figure I would choose to pay the toll with.  So my Curtgeld for this year is Clint Eastwood as Harry Callahan in the film "Dirty Harry"

The figure is from Hasslefree, stands at 28mm and was sculpted by Kev White.






The face is so well sculpted, I chose to shoot a close up that would show how well Kev did the cut of the cheek bones, the hard angles of the jaw, the deep set eyes and the raised brows.  The face, combined with the stance, give the figure real attitude.  

This figure is worth a massive five points.

I can't rightly close this post without including a clip from the movie with those now famous lines...


 

Lovely, lovely stuff Anne.  No question about it that's Dirty Harry all right.  Really, really nice work on the colours.  The red sweater and the light shoes give great contrast to the drab tweed jacket and pants.  That's a fine bit of Curtgeld and worth every one of its 20 points.  Incidentally Curt, might I suggest a vote for the best Curtgeld to add to your schedule for next year?

30 comments:

  1. I love this figure! and I realy like the best Curtgeld contest!

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  2. Fabulous, really love the shading and the hair and the gun and the attitude. Top work.

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  3. absolutely fantastic. I do like the shading on the paving slabs and the natty jumper. You can tell how good it is because the close up looks great!

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  4. Great figure and fab painting (as always) - very nice work Anne :)

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  5. Excellent choice of risk taker. And so well painted it takes my breath away

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  6. Superb choice and in all this posting excitement I also forgot did he fire six or only five rounds. I'm not sure I'm feeling lucky...

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  7. Make my day Anne!
    impressive work!

    if there is a best Curtgeld, Smith,Wesson and me are voting for you!;-)

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  8. Amazing work Anne! Really captures the essence of the character nicely!

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  9. Great work Anne - the casting is loaded with character, and your brush skills are once again top notch.

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  10. I always feel lucky to see Anne´s wonderful work! Marvellous!

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  11. I's work like this that makes me want to go have a little cry in the corner. Just amazing.

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  12. Anne what they said. I don't add a lot of verbiage to your posts because the figures really speak for themselves.

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  13. Really great work, Anne! From his face to his brown leather shoes, excellent brushwork!

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  14. Thank you all so much for you kind comments!

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    1. This is just fabulous Anne, thank you so much! You've done a brilliant job at capturing the essence of Mr. Callahan. I especially like his eyes and that great burgundy V-neck. Wonderful stuff.

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  15. Really nice painting work, fantastic.

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  16. Stunning piece Anne! You've really brought Mr. Eastwood to live.

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  17. You just "made my day" ... That's wonderful Anne

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  18. That may just be my favourite of all your work to date Anne, both here and on your own blog. The face is just amazing.

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  19. Awesome! A excellent choice for the theme. Really well painted. I appreciate the close up of the cool head as well. Cheers

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  20. Great work, love the detailing you have achieved

    Ian

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  21. Fantastic! Absolutely worthy of the close up. I think your painting is on par with the great sculpt.

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  22. There is a good application for the Writers' Style - is the impossibility of writing otherwise. "Looking at the works of Anna realize that this is true. It is valuable when you see the work with painting miniatures that convey the style of the artist. It can be mistaken for Tyler and Aeolus, but can not be confused with anybody, Anna. Thank you very much for the opportunity to see such work.

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  23. Wonderful, wonderful work, Anne. Great work, and super detail. And with just a little menace in his eyes!

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