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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

Ciao a tutti,

anche quest'anno ho intenzione di rinnovare l'iniziativa benefica iniziata lo scorso anno.

Per quest'anno ho scolpito un soldato coloniale italiano con l'uniforme adottata durante la prima spedizione del 1885.

A breve il soldatino sarà spedito per essere riprodotto in metallo e rinnoverò il sito www.p4l.it dove potrete acquistare il soldatino e leggere tutto sull'iniziativa e consultare la storia ed uniformologia relativa.

Spero il pezzo vi piaccia e spero potremo, tutti insieme, rinnovare la splendida iniziativa dello scorso anno.

Grazie

As last year, I've decided to start a new charity project.

This year, I've sculpted an italian colonial soldier with the uniform used during the first expedition in 1885.

In the next few days the soldier will be sent to be cast in white metal.

I will also renovate the www.p4l.it website, where you can read more about the charity, the history, and to be able to buy the figure.

I really hope you like the piece and that, all together we can do something good thanks to our shared passion.

Ciao

Giovanni