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Ciao a tutti,


Has been a while now, since I posted something.


Life is getting along and I didn't have much time for modelling


On top of that I'm actually helping the guys at Auriga publishing with their magazine Soldatini.



I'm putting together all the best artists around to make the best figures magazine available.

On of the exciting news I was working on is to make Soldatini available in digital format, the first ever magazine, worldwide, available on your device.

The magazine is in italian language, but full of SBS pictures and reports from the greatest shows.
We will try to translate the magazine in the future, we hope to have enough interest from you guys to make it happen.


The app and the number 99 is already available , the number 100 will be out today!

To read Soldatini on your devices:

iPad/iPhone/iPod

Login to the App Store
Search and download the application Soldatini
Go to news-stand, you'll find the installed application.
Buy the magazine and starts reading Soldatini on your device.

Android, Windows 8 RT, Kindle Fire and Blackberry

Log into the app tore of your device.
Search and download the application Pocketmags
ONce installed launch the application and search for Soldatini.
Buy the magazine and starts reading Soldatini on your device.

PC / Mac

Go to www.pocketmags.com.
Register free to site
Search Soldatini through the search function.
Buy the magazine and starts reading Soldatini on your device.

Also the 3 others magazines from Auriga publishing, Model Time, Sky Model and Steel Art will be available tomorrow via pocketmags app.

I hope you will enjoy the magazine.

Un abbraccio.

Giovanni

P.S. follow Soldatini on facebook

Ciao a tutti,

This is one of the last figures I've painted.

Is a limited edition figure produced by the forum www.figurinitaly.com sculpted by Mariano Numitone.

The figure is casted in resin, and is almost perfect, with very tiny imperfection to spot and fill/sand.

Is the first time I paint a figure sculpted by Mariano and I have to admit that was a great fun.

I hope you like it.

Ciao

Giovanni

Ciao a tutti,

Questo post sarà scritto in italiano ed inglese.

This entry will be written in english and italian.

Sono lieto di lanciare ufficialmente, per il secondo anno, la campagna, "Passione per la vita".

Come saprete, se leggete il mio blog, ho scolpito un soldatino raffigurante un fante italiano, durante la prima spedizione coloniale italiana in Africa nel 1885.

Il soldatino è stato meravigliosamente dipinto dal mio caro amico Stefano Lancioni ed è ora pronto per essere acquistato da tutti voi.

Ciao a tutti,

I've finished this little gem, has been an absolute pleasure to paint this little bust.

I used this bust to experiment few techniques and new colour schemes.

I highly recommend this JMD's bust, I've found the sculpture amazing especially the face.

The only flaw is that is completely missing any historical or uniformology information, finding info on the net is not so easy as well..

I hope you like it, let me know what you think.

Ciao

Giovanni

Ciao a tutti,

Here I'm again with this nice JMD bust.

I've almost completed the torso, I just need to finish the gold shoulders patches.

The jacket has been made using a stippling technique, using various shades to depict the "english uniform" going from sunny skintone to black.

Has been a nice experience and I think I will try it on other busts as well.

Calvin Tan did a magnificent bust using this technique and Hardy tempest does something similar with oil colours, and he is a true artist.

Leathers are done using oil colours, to give the shiny/translucent finish.

Let me know what you think.

Ciao

Giovanni

Ciao a tutti,

Has been long time since I've updated my blog.

Many things are happening, the biggest one will be revealed soon.

For the time being I'm painting this splendid bust from JMD, should be a fairly quick painting for my standard.

The sculpture is amazing, particularly the face.

Flesh tones are done, beard as well, maybe some touch up will be done.

Let me know what you think.

Ciao

Giovanni

Ciao a tutti,

After a looong period I've finally managed to finish this figure, one of my old passion a napoleonic figure.

I've to thank many friends who helped me finding the right documentation to make the piece as historical accurate as possible.

Let me know what you think.

Ciao

Giovanni