2 Hoplites-Illustration

[Giannis K. Hoplite]

Congratulation...again!
The first one is an Italian hoplite,if I judge from the helmet?The second one o hoplite of the early 4th century?This was the period the pteruges started becoming longer.
I see you use the basic lines in both of them.I particilarly like the detail in the spot the shoulder guard joins the neck guard.
And the greaves are the same...A detail,in the back the greaves usually had a space between the two parts,allowing the greave to close as tightly as you want.I have seen them joining like you did in some vase paintings,but I think it's more realistic not to.
The scabard of the sword reminds me Matt Amt's.The sword is accurate,but in that period both the swords and scabards changed slightly.Try using Philips sword as a model.Also in sculptures and in vase paintings they have the same characteristics.
You really become better and better in lighting!I love the coloring of the arm of the right hoplite.And both arms and hands of the left,as if the sun hits him from the front/left,making the muscles more clear!
I'm not sure ar all about what I'm going to say,just a thought...
Doesn't bronze have a more redish shadow?Such yellow colour looks a bit more like brass.Of course color of polished metal depends of the environment,but I just have this impression from the camarison with bronze and brass.
But I love the lightning,especially the rim of the right hoplite's aspis.
Khaire
Giannis