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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 26, 2015 17:51:53 GMT -5
Hello everybody. Here's another figure I picked up at MMSI that I forgot to picture with my haul. It's a flat from Artist's preservation group. The figure is of an Irish Brigade private at Fredericksburg. Here he is cleaned:  And here he base coated.  I have never painted a flat before, so this might get interesting. Thanks for looking in. |
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Post by Leon on Oct 26, 2015 18:05:36 GMT -5
Nice start Bruce! Looking forward to seeing what you do with this.  |
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 26, 2015 18:44:39 GMT -5
Thanks Leon,
Like I said, this is uncharted water for me.
From what I have heard, I basically need to go to more extremes in shadows and highlights.
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Post by TRM on Oct 26, 2015 20:40:03 GMT -5
Great looking piece Bruce! Great start to the skin tones too! Think Layers...just like weathering! Translucent applications of shadows and highlighting ...and have fun! Go to YouTube and search Last Cavalry. Dave Youngquist has a closet full of videos, many on face and skin painting. Worth a look to start with!!
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 27, 2015 7:45:52 GMT -5
Thanks T.
I have been studying Dave's videos at length. We had a nice chat at MMSI too. I am going to try his methodas, and we'll see where this one goes.
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Post by TRM on Oct 27, 2015 9:39:58 GMT -5
Awesome! Dave is good people! We had the chance to hang out a few times at some shows! I borrowed some of his demo pieces for the Vallejo table....he is a master of the brush! Have fun!! |
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 27, 2015 11:54:37 GMT -5
Nothing wrong with trying out something new! Should be a fun exercise in exploration Bruce. |
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 27, 2015 17:49:24 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
I think it'll be all right with the proper viewing of Dave's videos (and getting mu backside in the chair)
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 28, 2015 10:23:06 GMT -5
Good looking bust! Hope you had fun at the big show. Hopefully I can join you next year!
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 30, 2015 18:09:45 GMT -5
Hello everybody. I finally got the guts up enough to try acrylic flesh tones. I like where it's going. Yes, I know I need to do some cleanup on a few areas, but at least (I think) he's heading in the right direction.  I hope to have more soon. Thanks for looking in |
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Post by Leon on Oct 30, 2015 18:27:21 GMT -5
Defo heading in the right direction Bruce! Looking good so far.  |
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 31, 2015 7:06:02 GMT -5
Thanks Leon.
I'm hoping to get at him big tome tomorrow.
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 31, 2015 12:34:28 GMT -5
Looks like you're headed in the right direction Bruce. |
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 31, 2015 18:48:18 GMT -5
Thanks Bill. I'm hoping I can keep him going in the right direction.
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Post by vlpbruce on Nov 5, 2015 18:41:15 GMT -5
Hello everybody. I'm making a little more progress on this one. I am starting to get used to acrylics. I still need to tone down a little around his mouth, but he's coming along.  I'm trying to figure out the blue for his greatcoat, but it shouldn't be too bad. Thanks for looking in. |
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Post by Leon on Nov 5, 2015 18:57:07 GMT -5
Your doing a fine work on the painting Bruce! The face is coming to life. |
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Post by vlpbruce on Nov 5, 2015 19:42:41 GMT -5
Thank you Leon.
As Todd suggested, I'm watching Dave's videos. This is pretty much his method of painting (and I think it might be my new method of painting).
Hopefully, I'll have more soon.
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 6, 2015 12:13:47 GMT -5
Looking good... you are getting there!
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Post by vlpbruce on Nov 6, 2015 13:32:44 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I'm hoping to have more to show this afternoon.
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Post by vlpbruce on Nov 6, 2015 18:46:42 GMT -5
Hello again, I got some more paint on this afternoon. I kinda like it. I have a bit of detail work to do still, but he's coming along.  I hope to have more in the next few days. Thanks for looking in. |
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 6, 2015 21:32:21 GMT -5
Starting to show some depth in the finish Bruce, looking good.
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Post by vlpbruce on Nov 7, 2015 15:56:00 GMT -5
Thanks Bill.
I'm hoping to get back at him tomorrow.
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Post by vlpbruce on Nov 11, 2015 19:29:28 GMT -5
Hello again everybody, I pretty much got this guy done. I promise he looks better in person. He is mounted in a case too, and the overall effect is pretty good (I think).  Thanks for looking in. |
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Post by Leon on Nov 11, 2015 19:37:52 GMT -5
Great finish Bruce! He really looks fantastic. |
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Post by TRM on Nov 11, 2015 22:34:09 GMT -5
Fine work Bruce! Well done on the skin tones!! |
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Post by vlpbruce on Nov 12, 2015 8:22:06 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
I wasn't sure about painting a flat, but hey, I had to give it a try.
I have seen another one from these guys I may have to get in the future.
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 12, 2015 21:10:38 GMT -5
Taking something 2-D and making it look 3-D isn't easy. You did a fine job I'd say. Nice work Bruce. |
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Post by vlpbruce on Nov 13, 2015 11:16:14 GMT -5
thanks Bill.
I'm going to try and get a picture of him in the case without too much glare from the glass.
I hope to be able to post it this afternoon.
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Post by vlpbruce on Nov 13, 2015 16:52:26 GMT -5
thanks Dave, I used your techniques on him, and have to say I like the results. Here's the best picture of him I could get finished in the case. Thanks again for looking in.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 13, 2015 19:46:55 GMT -5
You did great!!! Excellent skin tone and highlight on the coat!
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