Ned Stark - Painting: Doublet and Belts

Phase I of the doublet and the cross belts is now done!

The colours of the leather items in the costume are very interesting: your "normal" complement of Umbers and Siennas will not be suitable in this instance. Rather, Mars pigments--notably Violets and Black--will be called upon to bear the brunt of the painting. I fully expect to have to "repaint" some areas to achieve the depth and vibrancy of colour/s that I am striving to achieve.

Phase II of the leathers will be more integrative than constructive. Once the figure is fully assem- bled--and the colours dry!--I will apply the finishing tonal contrasts and weathering as required.

“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003