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[maxetormer]

I freaking love this page, the whole structure and weight of the
models is soooo well done I wanna cry, SERIOUSLY!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../dd081406e.jpg

[Shinryu]

more great batches mentler, drop those paintings in when they are finished

cheers

[Bard]

Thanks! Just seeing your work....man....Inspired!

How do you do those hatches?

Thanks!

[Unbreakable]

Amazing!

[Gloominati]

amazing studies, great feel for form an mass and inspiring as hell. Thanks for sending me back to the drawing board Mr. Bone Doctor!

[character]

beautiful as usual. don't ever stop drawing man. ink work ftw $$

[Banshax]

When im a bit further Im gonna have to re-read your tutorials so i can read your work better. Lots of info in there. Inside out concept? hmz yes, gotta reread. Love the way you handle mass. Weight is a way of life imo. Its encouraging to see you`re after all this time still scetching these often

[Slaving_maniac]

You sir, are truely disciplined in figure drawing. I come to your threads for inspiration. Love your stuff both here and onthe Sofa sight. Always looking forward to see more.

[Bojee]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../dd082306a.jpg

is there a possibility to get that woman in the bottom left corner in a higher resolution PM:ed? because, wow! so freakin good i jumped up in my seat and slammed my face against the monitor to get a close-up...

thanks michael for the never ending inspiration!

cheers

I agree, stunning work.

[Newbs]

it's always nice to check in and see what the master is doing. love it all, keep it coming.

[Smitherines]

Love those figure studies. are those all from your head? Also will we be seeing any of your paintings up on CA?

[liam.c]

when ever a guy is feeling like a slacker he can allways come here and get those batties recharged !!!!!

[Slash]

You continue to be a great inspiration! thanks for that.

[Johann de Venecia]

You make it look so easy pld:

[Beelow]

I love the dynamics of the poses! The way you do your studies bring life to all of those poses, really sweet!

[JoeHell]

wow! great update.. your really making your goals.. they are sitting rock solid on their butts.. will we get to see these paintings you're talking about? sounds interesting..

[anymale]

hey mentler,
once again browsed through your book, first for more selfish reasons(how does the doc do hands,oh do u have somewhere a tut?) then enjoyed ur works like hell.
ah u should also post some enviros/stuff, saw somewhere thumbnails u did, they where so nice.

so long,
lg

[Magic Man]

Wonderful work as usual mike, was just reading a whole bunch of your annotations, thanks for the knowledge

Darren

[mentler]

Thanks all <> painting my gluts off <> will photo and scan when I get to a stopping point <> just sent this photo loop to a friend thought I would try to post it here for anyone interested <> really not much new just curious to see how (if) if works on this site.

To view a slideshow of the “Mentler” Loop, click on this link:
http://invite.filmloop.com/x?SbzOzFs...han7Y7niM/HUCF

[Alexandr Pascenko]

nice loop mentler :d
your anatomy is strong and you have filled tons of sketches. i also see you&#180;ve got an interesting handwriting, it gives your anatomy sketches , yeah even with your colour especially a da vinci look kinda, it does.
i&#180;m just curious what kinda masterpieces filled with colour you&#180;ve got there?
u must have some! show please

[Chr]

I have lurked in this thread for a while. Should have posted earlier. Learned a lot from it (or at least tried to )

Thanks!!!

[Bojee]

Michael, Beautiful work, I like the slideshow. It seems a little long, maybe you could group them together by body part. I almost want to hear Renaissance type music playing with it, or a classical piece. Maybe some process shots in sequence. Just a thought. Anxious to see the new paintings.

[mentler]

First gallery show starts tonight at NorwoodFlynn in Dallas

I will get back in the flow soon and post all 50 paintings.
They range from 30 x 40 inches to 7 x 12 feet

This a small one

Halycon

30" x 42"

Oil on Linen

[glikster]

*sniff* beauty... can't wait to see them all!

[demented]

Awesome Bonedad, wonderful design and composition as always. Can't stop staring, try to make sense out of everything I see. Will start myself a new sketchbook over at SoFA soon, as soon as I'm done with the tons of work.

Good luck with the exhibition!

cheers!

- d.

[MattiasA]

great cross hatching, love the Caravaggio

[Gloominati]

amazing Painting, mate! I just love it, nothing more to say, yummy

[[void]]

I love the way that you construct forums, i'm also damn jealous of those sketchbooks you have. I've looked everywhere for one.

[mentler]

Here are 3 more <> 30" X 42" Mixed Media (mostly oil) on Belgian Linen







Here is a Diptych (2 canvases) 6 X 10 feet

Name: The Third Voyage of the Nimrod



Another Diptych 7 x 12 feet

Name: Guild Navigator






I appreciate all the great feed back and will visit all your treads when I get through a couple of these gallery openings

[Gloominati]

uhh yeah give em to us,aaahhh. These are fantastic, especially the last one is DOPE!! I just love the compositions, great pieces man, thanks for making my day!