Imhotep! You out there?

Ardeth Bay

Face number eight. One of my favourite characters from one of my favourite films. Ardeth Bay played by the fantastic Oded Fehr. I really want to do a 'The Mummy' portrait gallery at some point. 

German lessons with Mark Twain

Jim

Once upon a time I was studying for my German exam, and decided to do so by watching film The Adventures of Huck Finn - with Elijah Wood as Huckleberry - dubbed into German. Not only did it help me score an excellent exam result, it also introduced me to Courtney B. Vance in the role of the slave Jim. And I just fell in love. He is my favourite character in the film and also stunningly handsome. So here he is, face number seven, Courtney B. Vance as Jim.

A man of much relaxation

Tirion of Awel Glyn

Face number six. Some characters are just so comforting to paint and Lord Tirion of Awel Glyn is one of my favourites. Here he is taking some deep breaths in the morning sun. 

Many moons ago I came across Japanese actor Mansai Nomura who has a wonderful melodic voice that makes me instantly relax. While he tends to play comedic roles, his general ambience is super chill. To me at least. So if course I thought 'he'll make a great reference for the elf Lord Tirion from one of my stories'. Besides Lord Tirion does have an impeccable sense of humour.

Squinting at my unfinished drafts...

Alex A. Breed

Face number five. The return of Marshal Breed with his killer squint and his dusty, dusty poncho. Perhaps once day I shall finish writing my western with this delightful leading man. Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps.

This profile could cut diamonds

Raleigh Samson

For face number four I revisited one of my favourite characters, Raleigh Samson. As always based on one of my favourite faces on one of my favourite people, the fantastic actor Jared Bankens. From the first moment I saw Mr. Bankens, I saw  Raleigh Samson. Thank you Mr. Bankens, for letting me borrow your likeness for my little doodles.

Gorgeous from every angle

Hiroyuki Sanada

Well, he was bound to be in there somewhere. Face number three, Hiroyuki Sanada. I just love him, okay. I just really, really love. A lot. Yes, ok. Glad we got that established.

Reflections in the moon light

Boba Fett

For the second face I thought, perhaps I'd save a bit of time by not painting any hair. I didn't. But I did have fun painting my favourite bounty hunter. Boba Fett at night. With a little sprinkle of stars.

Everybody get in line, everybody turn and cough...

 

Luis Serra Navarro

... Everything will be all right if you just lay off.

February saw the return of  the 29 Faces challenge - create 29 Faces using whatever medium of your choice during the month of Feb. I love this challenge, 'cause I love painting faces. I know, I know... shocking revelation. ;-)

I had devised a plan. I have so little time and even littler energy... so let's do just profiles. It's almost like only doing half a face... right.

I started out, Stan the man with a plan, got to day eleven, got a ill and collapsed in a heap. 

So, while I wind back up again and try to finish the remaining faces, I shall commence posting the faces that made it in Feb.

Starting with face number 1. A fresh-faced, young Luis, barely old enough to grow his designer stubble. What can I say, I love my lil' resident scientist.

Enjoy!