Cursing at columns

Hercules

So, I was watching Jason and the Argonauts the other day. A fabulously ripping yarn, sporting a plethora of fine fellas in skimpy dresses and loin cloths. 

And if they ever handed out a prize for most strapping man in Greek style tighty whities it would go to this man. Nigel Green in the role of Hercules. A hundred and ninety-three centimetres of broad shouldered, bearded awesomeness. I thoroughly enjoyed painting him. Did not thoroughly enjoy painting the column behind him.

Honestly, he just makes me smile. Although it saddens me that he wasn't with us long enough to hear 'You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet' by Bachman-Turner-Overdrive. It's a banger, and I like to think, he would have really liked it.

Just a little tap

The Dynamic Duo

Face nine and ten for the 29 Faces is two of my favourite stars of the silver screen. Gene Kelly and Don O'Connor in their roles as Don Lockwood and Cosmo Brown in Singin' in the Rain. I can watch their dance routine in Moses Supposes over and over again with continuous joy. I adore these fellas.

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.