Could someone do a colouring job on the attached officer. Apreciate it is not the usual OR but it would be apreciated.

Regards.

Colin.

Hi Colin,

Did you ask me to do this? It’s just that I have the photo on my computer and seem to remember someone asking me; unfortunately I have been overwhelmed by work, having commissions backing up and have not had time.

So apologies

Colin - what is the story of this DSO to a Lt?

I presume he probably deserved a VC?

His entry on page 258 of Part 2 of The Distinguished Service Order reads:

GWYNNE-JONES A. (DSO L.G 20.10.16) 2nd Lt E.Surrey Regt; S.R.; later Welsh Guards.

The actual citation can be read on page 18 of the above book and reads:

GWYNNE-JONES ALLAN, Second Lieut, East Surrey Regt; Special Reserve. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He rallied the men of two Companys who had lost their officers, and succeeded in gaining a footing in the enemy's position,gradually working the enemy out of it and consolidating his position under heavy shell fire. On the previous day he carried out a daring reconnaissance and was slightly wounded.

Philip

Hello Soren,
Yes I did send you the photo a time ago & apreciate your pressure of work I was hoping someone could colourise it for me, having seen some superb photo's in the past . As I mentioned this was the officer who wrote to my grandmother when my grandfather was kia Sept. 16. It took sometime to locate his details but thanks to many ex/current members of the forum they were forthcoming in a very short space of time. He was quite prominent in the art world , details again supplied by forum members, there was an excellent thread back in Sept. 2007 under "location of officer survivor?" or just "Gwynne-Jones."

Although too late to contact Lt. Gwynne-Jones DS0 himself, I have been in touch with the family , hence the B/W photograph. If anyone can oblige it would be greatly apreciated.

IanW. 2nd. Lt. Alan Gwynne-Jones, East Surrey Regiment, special reserve.

"He rallied the men of two companies who had lost their officers & succeeded in gaining a foothold in the enemy positions, gradually working the enemy out of it & consolidating his position under heavy shell fire. On the previous day he carried out a daring reconnaissance & was slightly wounded"

Ian , this was the action at Falfemont farm Sept. 3/5th 1916 when he was serving with the 1st. Cheshires, 15 Bgde. 5th. Division. (The Times Oct. 21 ,1916 p3 DS0 awarded)

Cheers.

Colin.

You beat me to it Philip, however thank you.

Colin

EoB is the expert artist / colourist here, perhaps he could work his magic??

Thanks Soren, I hope so too.


Cheers.

Colin.

Colin

Its an excellent photo and can also be found alongside his entry in the D.S.O. Book. I was intrigued - its a well deserved gallantry D.S.O. His entry in Debretts 1919 under 'Companionage' on page 1497 reads as follows:

born 18... Is Lieut Welsh Guards; served during European War 1914-16 (wounded despatches, D.S.O.) D.S.O. cr 1916.

As you are probably aware the entries in Debretts often provide further information by way of clues to explore. For those researching D.S.O. recipients 'Companionage' is worth exploring.

Best wishes

Philip

I am really juggling a lot of things at the moment - If you don't mind waiting a while?

Regards,
EoB.

EoB,
I am more than willing to wait if you can help with my request, thanking you .

Regards.

Colin.

Seems like a very good DSO indeed.

It must have been amusing when junior officers like this put up their DSO ribbons - perhaps in splendid isolation - and then came face to face with a LT Col or
similar whose DSO has come up with the rations. Everyone will have known the relative merits.

Hi Boysoldier

I would also of had a go but I am snowed under with a commission of military Illustrations .

Regards Jonathan

Fantastic photo of a very smooth looking operator, love the casual pose with the greatcoat open and the natty tash.
Rob

PM sent.

Help required please.

Could anyone enlighten me as to the colours of:

1. Leek ensignia
2. Light strip on peak of cap
3. Coat buttons - silver or brass?
4. Epaulettes - darkened bronze?

Thanks chaps.

Regards,
EoB.

EoB ,
In case you havn't read my e mail as yet, would you like the original to work from , it's in Sepia?

Colin.

Hi Colin,

Thanks - yes I did receive the email and original image - much better resolution.

I have started work and after an hour, it's looking very nice indeed.
Always an honour to work with these photos.
I feel him coming back to life and staring back at me through the screen as the colour is applied, as he is slowly built back up.

Help with the colour of the items mentioned previously would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
EoB.

Hi Colin,

Hope you like the results.

Before:

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After:

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Regards,
EoB.

Excellent job, IMHO.

Ian

Great job E.O.B

Regards Jonathan

Great job Charles !!
I maybe wrong but I think the cap should be black .

Regards
Chris

Thanks Chris, I appreciate the heads-up on that.
(forgive the pun)

Here's the revision - a little more tonal contrast was needed after the colour change to the cap.

Regards,
EoB

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E o B,
Charlie, how can I ever repay you they are all brilliant, even the original stands out.

I owe you one, or TWO.!!

Regards.

Colin.

You are most welcome Colin, always an honour to work with a recipient of a bravery award. Glad to see you like the finished result.

If you spot any inaccuracies in the colouring then I would quite happy to amend.

Regards,
EoB.

EoB, That is outstanding !

How long does a typical portrait picture take to colour ?

Neil

Hi Neil,

Glad you liked the colour work.

Normally between two and three hours, depending on complexity of the image. A group shot would be considerably longer. Also some images, such as this one, lend themselves well to being coloured. Rich tonal qualities on the original become a great canvas for a 'believable' result. Have managed to hit the odd one off in an hour or so, but that is not the norm.

Regards,
EoB.

Hello EoB

This is excellent. A subtle use of colour put to good effect. You must be very pleased Colin.

Regards
Al

More than pleased Al.

Colin.