Russell Smith Posted 20 July , 2006 Share Posted 20 July , 2006 Here is the next step in the Jasta 15 piece which I posted the drawings for a coouple of weeks ago. This is the completed color study. The piece will be entitled "Blue Iron" - named by the gentleman that commissioned it. the study measures 7 inches tall by 16 inches wide. i'll be starting the big version in a couple of weeks (but first, a vacation at the beach...) russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gporta Posted 20 July , 2006 Share Posted 20 July , 2006 If that's only the colour study... I can't wait to see it finished! Superb. You feel you're there flying with them. They look low (150/200 meters over the ground): are they going to land or have just taken off? Gloria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie Posted 20 July , 2006 Share Posted 20 July , 2006 You are an amazing artist Russell! Good Luck in the big piece, im sure it will look fantastic. Stephanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell Smith Posted 20 July , 2006 Author Share Posted 20 July , 2006 Thanks to you both. To answer your question, gporta, they are on approach to their field at Balatre. you can't really make out the hangars very well in the color study, but they are the little black specks behind Berthold's lower port wing. originally I had planned to bring them in closer, but unfortunately there doesn't seem to be any good oblique aerials of that field in existance. russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landsturm Posted 20 July , 2006 Share Posted 20 July , 2006 Good job, pal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6th Shropshires Posted 20 July , 2006 Share Posted 20 July , 2006 Brillient Russ, I do love your work. Annette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustine Posted 20 July , 2006 Share Posted 20 July , 2006 Incredible. And this is only the color study! Can't wait to see the finished piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Hesketh Posted 21 July , 2006 Share Posted 21 July , 2006 This is the completed color study....i'll be starting the big version in a couple of weeks When you've finished the big version let me know. I have a rubbish bin and will happily dispose of the surplus-to-requirements colour study for you. I'll even cover the postage costs. Generous of me or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Take on me Posted 21 July , 2006 Share Posted 21 July , 2006 Quality. It really brings out the atmosphere of the scene. JGM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armourersergeant Posted 21 July , 2006 Share Posted 21 July , 2006 Lovely picture Russell, not come across your pics before, assuming they have been on the forum, but can say thaey are very atmospheric and what I call clean cut, nice defined lines, sharp, if that makes sense. well done Arm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt_Hazell_Great_Grandson Posted 24 July , 2006 Share Posted 24 July , 2006 Very very good as usual. Roland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike10764 Posted 24 July , 2006 Share Posted 24 July , 2006 Amazing- I actually thought the pencil sketch was unbeatable, but this is stunning- well done Russ.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Posted 24 July , 2006 Share Posted 24 July , 2006 Congrats on a great piece! and happy birthday to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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