Joseph Bonaparte King Of Spain 1808-1813

Here is a new bust I just finished painting. Great challenging piece with incredible amount of detail.This bust is sculpted by Anton Derbilov for www.unitedempireminiatures.com (unpainted model is available now at the web-site) The photos are being used for the box art. The bust is based on the painting by Francois Gerard on display at Fontainebeau. Joseph is painted in his Spanish coronation robes 1808. He wears the Collars of Spanish Order of Fleece and the Royal Order of Spain founded by himself in 1808. Joseph abdicated the Spanish throne in 1813 and after the fall of his brother Napoleon at Waterloo Joseph went to live in America 1817-1832. He died in 1844 and is buried at Les Invalides in a crypt near Napoleon. Joseph Bonaparte King of Spain 1808-1813 King of Naples and Sicily 1806-1808 1/9 scale resin bust Sculpted by: Anton Derbilov Box art painted by: Mike Cramer Item: AD04

"The Happy Monk"

The Happy Monk 1/9 scale resin bust, sculpted by Pavol Ovecka for United Empire Miniatures. I painted this great bust with acrylic's. The photos are used for the box art. This bust was fun to paint and a challange. The bust kit is now available at www.unitedempireminiatures.com

Ottoman Deli Winged Hussar

Ottoman Deli Winged Hussar Siege of Vienna 1683 This new bust is unique and different. The Ottoman Deli Cavalry wore this elaborate dress in response to the Famous Polish Winged Hussars at the battle of Vienna. As elaborate as they were they were defeated by the much stronger Polish Winged Hussars. 1/10 scale sculpted by Pavol Ovecka for www.unitedempireminiatures.com available now at their web-site. I painted the bust with acrylic's, the photos are being used for the box art.

The Rat Catcher

My latest piece "The Rat Catcher" I painted it with acrylic's. My version is different from what I have seen painted before. I gave it a RED/YELLOW theme. I added the whiskers to the rat(made from tiny wire) and the collar to the dog. Its 1/9 scale and made by Drak Star Miniatures.

Adriaen van der Werff Dutch Painter 1659-1722

A new bust from www.unitedempireminiatures.com available on the web-site. I painted this bust with acrylic's, my photos are being use for the box art.This bust was very different for me to paint but I enjoyed it. The unique sculpt by Matt Springer is excellent. Adriaen van der Werff Dutch Painter 1659-1722 Self Portrait 1/9 scale resin He holds a painting he did of his wife and daughter.

Field Marshal Archduke Charles of Austria

Field Marshal Archduke Charles of Austria 1771-1847 1/9 scale resin bust sculpted by Anton Derbilov. The photos will be used for the box art for the New www.unitedempireminiatures.com release. I painted the bust with acrylic's. This bust was a real pleasure to paint, sculpting, casting are excellent.The bust is based on a painting by Johann Baptist Lampi the Younger.

A Polish Nobleman 1637 "Rembrandt"

A Polish Nobleman 1637 "Rembrandt" 1/9 scale bust sculpted by Carl Reid. I painted this bust with acrylic's and it will be used for the box art photos.

The bust is based on the painting by Rembrandt once owned by Catherine the Great ll.The painting was purchased by Andrew Mellen in 1931 and in 1937 given to the National Gallery of Art Washington D.C.