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Moore

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Re: More "Reference"
« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2013, 08:51:53 AM »
Mark,
I am an oil painter.

Brian, ahhhh yes that's right Lleprechaun's don't exist.
But, just as Joerg says, and Chris.  I take that as 'authority' they are real :)

So it's kind of like painting fantasy. I have done 1 finished  fantasy round in acrylics.

I have to keep reminding myself to just have fun.

Thank you all so very much. I may just prime this one and start in on it. I will try to post a picture later on.
Even with a crummy camera, you might be able to give me some tips.
I have been looking at it on my desk for a while now, like a year :)

Thanks
Dee

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« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2013, 06:54:13 AM »
The Irish believe that  Leprechauns do exist, even more so after they have had a few glasses of Guinness. So what you need is a few glasses of Guinness then all will be come clear or not.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Chris

Joerg

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« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2013, 04:56:12 AM »
@Brian,
I am quite sure, that Leprechauns do exist  ;D

Joerg
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Brian

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« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2013, 04:41:24 AM »
Dee, you ask for reference but the figure your painting needs no reference  ::)  there's no uniform you can use your imagination as  Leprechauns don't exist ! or do they  ;D
 
And as for painting flats, anyone can do it, just other techniques need to be used, but have fun and just ask if your stuck ;)     

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« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2013, 07:37:22 PM »
Dee,


I suspect most of us - myself included started with rounds and either do both or discovered flats a bit later.  I have been at it for 40+ years with the last 8 or so being focused on flats - yikes. 

You will find there all kind of styles and there is no 'right way' which is how a hobby should be.  The thing I enjoy with flats is the range of figures is so broad and eclectic - where else can you find a Medieval Fire brigade after all?

Good luck and feel fee to ask questions.  There are also some articles on painting flats here http://www.intflatfigures.org/index.php?action=kb;area=cats;cat=1


What medium do you paint in?  We have plenty of acrylics and oils painters with one in gouache as well.


Mark  8)
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Moore

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« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2013, 06:48:18 PM »
Brian !  That is the one !   Thank you so much. Where did  you find that ?  In the 'gallery' on this site ?

Mark.  I feel very foolish, it's not an elf, I could not think of the word..... Leprechaun.... :)

Do you both feel that I or anyone could do both, paint rounds and flats ?

Can  you give me some background on how long you guys have been painting flats ?

I had felt that I could not paint flats, it's either one or the other, flats or rounds. I thnk the mind
set is of course very different, or is it really ?

When I get a chance I am going to look through the gallery.

Thank you both so very much.
Kindest Regards
Dee

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« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2013, 06:39:24 PM »
As you see Dee usually someone will hopefully be able to point you in the right direction as to a reference.  On this site alone there are over 2,000 pictures so you have a good chance of an example.  If not normally someone can give you a hint.


I suspect this is a Leprechaun by the way.  I look quite like this when I am sniffing a good wine as well...


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Brian

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« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2013, 05:40:25 PM »
Is this the one? ;)

Moore

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More "Reference"
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2013, 04:27:18 PM »
Hi Everyone,

I am a military historical painter with rounds. I have been paiting about 8 years and
in a local club here in Atlanta, GA.  USA.
I thought I would try my hand at painting flats.
I have talked to Pat D. here in the States at the MFCA show. He was great help
and so were his 'partners in crime' the NE Hawaiian shirt "mafia'.
My first attempt at flats was really semi flats. That is what I call them, they had some
'relief' to them.

Now I have this one in front of me I picked up from the Little Tin Soldier.  It came with a little photo copied
picture but I want to see if I can find another picture of it. How do I go about that, I don't even know
what it's called.  What do  you use as reference ?  Or is there no reference when painting flats.
Should I just try to use this photo copied picture of it ? 

I know what  you may ask, post a picture, I am not sure I know how and I don't have a very good camera.

It's a little 'elft' standing on a silver pot in a forest. He is wearing a top hat and has his nose in the opening of the pot.

Thank you for any  help you can give me.

Dee