As with the Wyville figure, details of which can be found (here) this model doesn't actually represent anyone in particular but the coat of arms are based on floor tiles discovered at Shaftsbury Abbey.
De
Brian
Arms: Azure, three piles conjoined in base
or
Elizabeth, daughter of sir Guy De Brian
married Hugh, the son of Hugh Courtney, second Earl of Devon. He was the owner
of the East and East Coker in Somerset
I have to admit that I'm not overly keen on this particular model of the horse and as a result I didn't spend too much time and effort painting it. In retrospect I should have painted the heraldic pattern on the caparison as well as on the figures surcoat but I'm not going to add any more to it now.
Excellent work, love the mix of blue and yellow!
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil, it is a very simple and effective colour combination, one I'm sure I'll use again.
DeleteNice work. This one is my favourite so far, probably because of the understated design.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark, simplicity in heraldic designs is often the visually most attractive.
Deletetop brush work!
ReplyDeleteCheers Smillie.
DeleteI think your technique for highlighting the blue is very effective. I'm quite impressed with your Knight series.
ReplyDeleteThanks Arjun, it was a technique that developed as a way of highlighting the difference between flesh and material.
DeleteNice painting, love the shield!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ray.
DeleteFantastic work!
ReplyDeleteCheers Whisperin Al
DeleteThe hat's still not back on yet...
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Really enjoying these figs and the way you've finished them, Matt, really good stuff!
Think its safe to put your hat back on now Evan.
DeleteSuperb work mate!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael.
DeleteHe looks great and I really like the shade of blue!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks Christopher, the blue is one of the old Citadel Foundation paints (one of the best products GW produced - i.e. so obviously they then decide to stop making it). I'm not looking forward to the time when it eventually runs out.
DeleteVery nice painting work! That blue colour is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSadly, GW is used to delete their best products from their catalogue...
Thanks Juan,
DeleteIt seems to be company policy, they even discontinued their playing mat, another great product no longer available.