| Author |
Message |
|
Patrick Kelly
|
 Posted: Thu 13 Oct, 2005 9:05 am Post subject: Statues by Jeff Coleman |
 |
|
I have always had a love for statues and figurines that depict knights, vikings,ancient warriors, etc. A little over one month ago I ordered these two statues from Jeff Coleman. www.jeffcolemanstudios.com/knights.html Jeff's work has been offered by companies such as Museum Replicas Ltd. but I always like to deal with the source if possible.
Please forgive the lousy exposure.
Both statues are approximately 11 inches tall.
The first: Paladin's Honor
Second: Brother Knight
Jeff immediately contacted me after the order was placed, and advised me of the one month delivery date. He also communicated with me several times during the process and kept me updated, and the statues arrived safely and on time. It can be hard to find artwork like this that isn't fantasy based and I was happy to come across these.
Overall I'm happy with the workmanship and detail on these statues and will probably order one or two more in the future.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
|
|
   |
 |
|
Aaron Schnatterly
|
| Posted: Thu 13 Oct, 2005 10:36 am Post subject: Re: Statues by Jeff Coleman |
|
|
| Patrick Kelly wrote: | | I have always had a love for statues and figurines that depict knights, vikings,ancient warriors, etc. |
I'm a fan as well, but had not come across these... 
| Patrick Kelly wrote: | Jeff immediately contacted me after the order was placed, and advised me of the one month delivery date. He also communicated with me several times during the process and kept me updated, and the statues arrived safely and on time. It can be hard to find artwork like this that isn't fantasy based and I was happy to come across these.
Overall I'm happy with the workmanship and detail on these statues and will probably order one or two more in the future. |
They do look quite nice. Personally, I like "Brother Knight" a touch better, but I'm personally focusing very hard on my Crusading era kit right now. I'd proudly display either! While I enjoy fantasy art, I'm glad to see the historical ones equally or perhaps even more.
One thing I do appreciate is the fact that the artist was upfront, honest, and open to communication. When this fails, things get frustrating... dealing with that from 2 sources right now, one pretty severely. When you find a good one, as this gent seems to be, it makes doing business a whole lot better, and repeat business much more likely.
Thanks for sharing!
-Aaron Schnatterly
_______________
Fortior Qui Se Vincit
(He is stronger who conquers himself.)
|
|
 |
|
Chad Arnow
myArmoury Team
|
| Posted: Thu 13 Oct, 2005 10:38 am Post subject: |
|
|
Patrick,
Thanks for posting this. I liked the statues that MRL sold, and always wondered if the artist had other work available. Nice stuff.
ChadA
http://chadarnow.com/
|
|
 |
|
|
Edward Hitchens
|
| Posted: Thu 13 Oct, 2005 10:52 am Post subject: |
|
|
Oh my!  I like the Brother Knight!
"The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest." Thomas Jefferson
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patrick Kelly
|
| Posted: Thu 13 Oct, 2005 11:17 am Post subject: |
|
|
The Brother Knight is my favorite of the two as well. The Crusader is probably my second favorite of the ones Jeff currently makes, and will probably be the next one I buy when/if. However, I didn't want two statues with a black & white cross-bearing theme. I went with Paladin's Honor specifically to provide color and contrast.
Jeff also sent me a print out of several photos of a late 12th cent. norman knight statue he did several years ago. Apparently it was made for a company that bought the rights then never produced it. It's a shame because it's a nice one too. Several times during our e-mail exchanges I've suggested that he really needs to do one of a Hastings era norman knight/miles. I've even hinted that it might be nice to paint the statues helmet and shield with a blue and white theme. 
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aaron Schnatterly
|
| Posted: Thu 13 Oct, 2005 11:22 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Patrick Kelly wrote: | | ... I've suggested that he really needs to do one of a Hastings era norman knight/miles. I've even hinted that it might be nice to paint the statues helmet and shield with a blue and white theme. |
Great... now we can all have our own PK! 
All kidding aside, that would be a neat addition to his offerings. The detail in his pieces is quite nice - was eyeballing The Crusader myself...
Money's significantly tied up in other projects right now, or I probably would...
-Aaron Schnatterly
_______________
Fortior Qui Se Vincit
(He is stronger who conquers himself.)
|
|
|
|
|
Greg Griggs
|
| Posted: Thu 13 Oct, 2005 11:26 am Post subject: |
|
|
Geez Patrick,
You told me they were in, but you didn't say they looked that good. Good grief, now I have to keep Linda away from your place because she will either steal those or beg me to...well, you know.......hahahahahahahaaaa. You can let me have them anyway, since you have no place in your den to put them....come on, be a bud. It'll just be a "loan" ya' know, kind of like loaning to a museum.
Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patrick Kelly
|
| Posted: Thu 13 Oct, 2005 11:31 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Chad Arnow wrote: | Patrick,
Thanks for posting this. I liked the statues that MRL sold, and always wondered if the artist had other work available. Nice stuff. |
Cool stuff isn't it? I was hoping the statues offered by MRL weren't a one-time thing. I did a bit of surfing and found Jeff's website.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patrick Kelly
|
| Posted: Thu 13 Oct, 2005 11:35 am Post subject: |
|
|
Aaron,
I'll trade you these for your current "project".
I've admired the Lord of the Rings statues put out by Weta-Sideshow and have often thought it was a shame that no one did anything like that which was historically based.
Here you go..........
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patrick Kelly
|
| Posted: Thu 13 Oct, 2005 11:37 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Greg Griggs wrote: | Geez Patrick,
You told me they were in, but you didn't say they looked that good. Good grief, now I have to keep Linda away from your place because she will either steal those or beg me to...well, you know.......hahahahahahahaaaa. You can let me have them anyway, since you have no place in your den to put them....come on, be a bud. It'll just be a "loan" ya' know, kind of like loaning to a museum. |
Shall I forward these photos to Linda's school e-mail? 
Let you have them? Let me think about it........................................No.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chuck Wyatt
|
| Posted: Thu 13 Oct, 2005 11:46 am Post subject: |
|
|
Patrick,
During your communictions with Jeff did he mention what he is currently working on?
Chuck
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patrick Kelly
|
| Posted: Thu 13 Oct, 2005 11:56 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Chuck Wyatt wrote: | Patrick,
During your communictions with Jeff did he mention what he is currently working on?
Chuck |
Nope. Now that you mention it I didn't even think to ask!
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aaron Schnatterly
|
| Posted: Thu 13 Oct, 2005 12:14 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Patrick Kelly wrote: | | I'll trade you these for your current "project". |
To quote a friend of mine... "Let me think about it........................................No."
Don't think you could tempt me even with your "Big Johnsson" for this one, bud...
| Patrick Kelly wrote: | I've admired the Lord of the Rings statues put out by Weta-Sideshow and have often thought it was a shame that no one did anything like that which was historically based.
Here you go.......... |
Amen. Very cool stuff... may have to try to sneak one in somewhere along the line.
-Aaron Schnatterly
_______________
Fortior Qui Se Vincit
(He is stronger who conquers himself.)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patrick Kelly
|
| Posted: Thu 13 Oct, 2005 12:18 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Aaron wrote: | | Don't think you could tempt me even with your "Big Johnsson" for this one, bud... |
Believe me, no "project" could make me even consider that!
Swords seem to rotate through my collection, even some high-end custom stuff. That one though, it's special and it's here to stay. Heck, I might even be buried with it if the kids piss me off!
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
|
|
|
|
|
Steve Grisetti
|
| Posted: Thu 13 Oct, 2005 6:25 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
Very cool statues. I must check those out! I agree with others, "Brother Knight" is my favored of the two.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aaron Schnatterly
|
| Posted: Thu 13 Oct, 2005 7:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Patrick Kelly wrote: | | Aaron wrote: | | Don't think you could tempt me even with your "Big Johnsson" for this one, bud... |
Believe me, no "project" could make me even consider that!
Swords seem to rotate through my collection, even some high-end custom stuff. That one though, it's special and it's here to stay. Heck, I might even be buried with it if the kids piss me off! |
Somehow, I figured that'd be your response... Somehow, I have a feeling I'll be harboring that same sentiment here in a little while.
Now, heading back to the topic at hand... it'd be a toss up between Brother Knight and The Crusader for me... I really dig 'em both.
Man... I have to stay on task... 
Bad Patrick! Bad, bad Patrick!
-Aaron Schnatterly
_______________
Fortior Qui Se Vincit
(He is stronger who conquers himself.)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patrick Kelly
|
| Posted: Thu 13 Oct, 2005 9:30 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Come on Aaron, listen to Trooper Love.
Can't you smell the cold cast resin and enamel paint? Mmmmmmmmmmm..............................
You know you want it.
Boom chicka' boom baby.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chris Lampe
Location: United States Joined: 07 Mar 2005
Posts: 211
|
| Posted: Fri 14 Oct, 2005 3:57 am Post subject: |
|
|
Those are awesome figures! The photos are great too!
My first choice would have to be "Final Blow". The action captured in that statue is excellent.
Second choice would have to be "Crusader" since that era was my first exposure to specific, historically accurate arms and armor and will always hold a special significance to me.
|
|
|
|
|
Pamela Muir
|
| Posted: Fri 14 Oct, 2005 5:00 am Post subject: |
|
|
There's something about the "Quest's End" figure that really appeals to me. His facial expression and body language speak to me. Too bad it's no longer available. I would like to have him come home and live with me. (Actually, it's a good thing he's no longer available, I can't afford him!)
Pamela Muir
Founder/Lead Instructor
Academy of Chivalric Martial Arts
"I need a hero. I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night. He's gotta be strong, And he's gotta be fast, And he's gotta be fresh from the fight." ~Steinman/Pitchford
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aaron Schnatterly
|
| Posted: Fri 14 Oct, 2005 11:41 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Patrick Kelly wrote: | Come on Aaron, listen to Trooper Love.
Can't you smell the cold cast resin and enamel paint? Mmmmmmmmmmm..............................
You know you want it.
Boom chicka' boom baby. |
Man... You guys see the abuse I take from this guy? Always "spreadin' the love..."
Actually, I do want a couple of them, and probably will give in eventually... especially if I trip over another bonus check.
There's a lot of history-inspired art on his site, actually, that interests me. I found this effigy to be very interesting, for example:
Also, you just gotta love the Green Man:
And for the Druid in you, there's Daphne!
Now, if my sister-in-law will just get off her duff and do her job, I can have all these neat things - she said she was going to win the lottery, and share the winnings with all of my family.
-Aaron Schnatterly
_______________
Fortior Qui Se Vincit
(He is stronger who conquers himself.)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This is a standard topic