Wolf the Barbarian (by Avicenna)

Description	:	Wolf was the culmination of a recent practice in flesh tones, NMM and also freehand. This was really an experiment at putting together a number of techniques all on one model to see how it turns out. And I am really very pleased with him! His base was made from an interesting piece of slate and a number of chunks of cork to give the effect of rocks spilling off of the base and onto the plinth. I also used some brass-etched ferns to finish of the look of the base. I see the helmet and shield on the base as harking back to the martial influences on the warrior as he goes through a kata on a sacred rock in the middle of a woodland clearing.

Poll results:
Number 1 overall.
First Place: 16 votes
Second Place: 4 votes
Third Place: 3 votes

From:	Glyn Evans (Zaphod)	(Tue 21 Jun 2005 06:42:24 PM CDT)
Sweet job Peter. You have inspired me to finish something for this month now :D

From:	Darin Hlavaz (Whizard)	(Wed 22 Jun 2005 08:27:47 AM CDT)
Stunningly beautiful piece. Such an elegant composition. Bravo. I love this piece.

From:	Michael Stubbs` (LavronYor)	(Thu 23 Jun 2005 09:31:47 PM CDT)
Everything is put together so well. And the flesh is superb. The shield and the sword, magnificent.

From:	orctrader (orctrader)	(Fri 24 Jun 2005 07:37:50 AM CDT)
For me, simply inspirational.

From:	Rhonda Bender (Wren)	(Fri 24 Jun 2005 09:32:38 PM CDT)
Wonderful! The skin tones are fantastic, and I love the shield and helmet on the base. Love pretty much everything, really. :->

From:	LJ Maas (ljmaas)	(Sun 26 Jun 2005 09:57:24 PM CDT)
Wonderfully smooth skin tones. I love the artwork on the shield...reminds me of Hiroshige's famous Japanese print.

From:	James (tkkultist)	(Mon 27 Jun 2005 07:59:48 AM CDT)
This is a wonderful piece - though id really like to see more commentary on your palette and or these techniques you have eluded to.

From:	jimbob1066e (jimbob1066e)	(Fri 01 Jul 2005 12:03:16 AM CDT)
Howdy - Quite nice! With the definition of the skin (so well done) I was sorta looking for more on the hair. Anyhoo (just a thought - since I can not match it - take it with a grain of salt, hahaah) The leather work is extremely well done as well. peace