I’m not sure that I needed to but following on from my previous Miniatures & Musings post …
https://theimperfectmodeller.wordpress.com/2020/02/12/tims-miniatures-musings-no-36/
… I thought I should complete this young lady if only to show that I am happy to paint female figures which aren’t scantily clad. So this week I made sure to get Rowena painted up and based (see below).
In comparison with “Shayda Diovol”, Rowena, on the one hand, is well dressed and nowhere near as sexy which means she ticks the box of not being sexualised and exploited I guess. On the other hand, to me at least, she looks a little timid, less in control and likely to do whatever the man in her life tells her to do which for the Victorian era would be about right for most women of that period. When I compare the two figures I think Shayda is the more confident, self assured and intimidating female and yet she is virtually naked. Significant? Relevant? For me sexual exploitation is an open can of worms. The simple truth is sex sells, always has and always will. Men know it and so do women. In general terms it is hard at times to know who is exploiting who. While you are thinking about that and making of it what you will I will start work on my next female which will provide further food for thought!
As for Rowena the figure itself was straight forward to paint and enjoyable on account of the level of detail on the sculpture. One of the things I like about female figures is they can offer much more colour opportunity as they are often far less uniform based. Pending the period and fashion there is a lot of scope particularly in the Victorian era.
Fortunately most of the work on this model was making the base which I did last week. Just as well that I did as I had very little time to spend modelling this week. Some brief periods of decent weather for the time of the year meant I could get out in the garden and make a start on my lengthy jobs list. The good news is more rain is on the way so hopefully I will be able to hit the modelling desk once again!
Photos below.
TIM
Yep, turned out as well as I expected. The pocket watch is a nice touch on her.
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Thank you, Hopefully it was on the positive side of what you were expecting! 😉
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Ah lol that was a poorly worded comment. Yep definitely a positive 🤦♂️
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Very nice! I like the range of colours you’ve managed to use! 🙂
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Cheers John, you do get a lot of poetic licence with this genre which I rather like.
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Rowena looks pretty sexy to me….
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She’s a ripper mate. The range of colours is eye catching.
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Now would that be Ripper as in Bodice Ripper?
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Haha yeah why not aye.
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I agree with john, they look good mate, and the brick wall and grill are terrific!
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Thanks Pat.
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Yes the brickwork and base in general is superb. Nearly distracts from the fig but in the end just adds to the overall piece.
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Thank you.
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This is a gem for sure, the colours used also fit in with the era too. Have you ever used Foundry paint or models, i live not far from their premisis and will pay a visit on monday. May i ask about the photos, great set, i just cant seem to make mine lokk like they should.
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Thanks Steve. I have painted a few Foundry figures and thought they were very good. My only beef with them is the company sells them (or they did) in sets. Like buying multi-packs of socks and pants in M&S they always include some you have no interest in! Have never used the paints. I tend to use Vallejo acrylics and Winton & Newton oils. As for photos I’m no photographer but someone put me onto buying a light box and it made a big difference. They aren’t that expensive and you can buy them, with lights, on Amazon and Ebay.
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i am going there on monday i will have a look around and see what they have in, will look for the light tent.
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Great work- love the shading on the green in particular.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Cheers Pete.
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She looks confident and self assured to me mate – and beautifully painted & presented of course!
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Just beautiful!
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Thanks Mark.
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