Mr Pink is a fashoinista, one of the hip, happening crowd
dominating the Swinging London scene: He also happens to be an international
jewel thief. Anything but discreet, Mr Pink’s effete persona and cast iron
alibis mean that no one would suspect him of his outrageous, daring crimes.
Seen here with his personal assistant, the ever-loyal
Armand. Armand’s many and varied skills include being a black belt in judo, a quick-draw with a pistol and able to cut a suit from a bolt of cloth in
under three minutes!
This pair are from the Kiss Kiss Bang Bang range produced
jointly by Artizan Productions and Copplestone Castings. (Mr Pink is Artizan
and Armand is Copplestone).
I have tried very hard to inject bright colours into my
entire KKBB range, to suggest the whole sixties psychedelic era. I know it’s
not historically accurate, and is more Austin Powers than Simon Templar, but
that’s the look I am after. It’s a nice contrast to the dowdy colours of my
1930’s VBCW range.
The problem is that I have been thinking about how I
was going to paint Mr Pink for ages- he looks so serious and strait laced, with
his bowler hat and suit. The obvious thing would to go for pin stripes and a
stiff banker look, but he would look so dull. In a moment of inspiration I dug
out some bright pink paint and started slapping it on- as soon as I stared I
knew I was on to something. All I had to do was come up with a rational for a
man dressed in a pink suit and bowler hat.
Nicely done and I love all your bright schemes so much more refreshing
ReplyDeleteI've got to say that is just wonderful - great colours!
ReplyDeleteAgreed! The fabulous color choice really elevates the mini.
ReplyDeleteHe looks brilliant mate. Great work on Mr Pink!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the feed back guys. I am glad you like the psychodelic colours- Groovy baby!
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