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Title: Circe
Post by: brushmistress on October 08, 2015, 12:40:17 PM

Hi everyone. My name is Jessica Rich. I am a professional miniature painter (primarily 32mm scale fantasy figures). I was encouraged recently to try painting a flat. Here is my first go at it. This is Circe. Please let me know your thoughts as this is new territory for me.


Painted with acrylics.

Title: Re: Circe
Post by: snagy on October 08, 2015, 12:57:11 PM

Hi Jessica, welcome!
Nice work!

I particularly like the physiognomy of your flat - that perfectly gives back the vulpine character of Circe...
Looking forward to see more pics of your artworks!


Best regards-
sandor

Title: Re: Circe
Post by: marko on October 08, 2015, 01:13:11 PM

Welcome Jessica,


Your work is stunning.  I shudder to think what practice will buy you...


Thanks for sharing and enjoy the site.


mark  8)

Title: Re: Circe
Post by: Nicholas Ball on October 08, 2015, 01:55:31 PM

Yes, stunning indeed

welcome to the forum, I think we can learn a lot from you  :)

Title: Re: Circe
Post by: Glen on October 08, 2015, 02:47:34 PM

Hi Jessica. Welcome to the dark side. Bwa-ha-ha-ha...


And newbie brings the beer.  ;)


Glen

Title: Re: Circe
Post by: frankhenson on October 08, 2015, 02:49:16 PM

Hi Jessica
Some really fine painting .... a lot of life in your acrylics ....something I could not achieve
So have returned to oils

Look forward to seeing more of your work

Frank

Title: Re: Circe
Post by: johnr on October 08, 2015, 02:53:43 PM

Hi Jessica,
Beautifully painted I particularly like your very smooth finish and the detail.
Look forward to your next flat.

John R

Title: Re: Circe
Post by: Brian on October 08, 2015, 03:47:52 PM

As already said well done, think you have an eye for this game  ;)
Look forward to seeing more painted figures from you

Title: Re: Circe
Post by: Hannibal on October 08, 2015, 05:45:25 PM

.... It looks   PERFECT !! this 80mm bust !!
 
No doubt we won you all respect...
 
One question : how long did it take you to paint it (in hours?), of course in acrylic ..
 
A territory for you ??  Noooooooooo, if you compete, you would take the podium !! and ... against all of us, hobbyists only, this is unfair !  ;D ;D ;D ;D 8)  ....   You are"formidable"  (in English, not same meaning as in French !)

Title: Re: Circe
Post by: Roland Simon on October 09, 2015, 01:18:19 AM

Hi Jessica,
 
carry on painting flats. What you have done to this figure/bust is really breathtaking. As Glen said- welcome to the dark side of figure painting...... ;)
I know already your work from the 28mm Fantasy range and I am very pleased to see your first flat.

Title: Re: Circe
Post by: Brian on October 09, 2015, 04:01:31 AM

Just had a look at some of your work Jessica, all I can say is breath-taking as Roland said ;D ;D

 http://www.darkswordminiatures.com/shop/index.php/featured/deluxe-masterworks-miniatures-painting-with-jessica-rich-6-dvd-set.html

Title: Re: Circe
Post by: brushmistress on October 09, 2015, 05:48:22 AM

Wow - thank you all for the very warm welcome and responses to my first flat. I'm already trying to decide what I'd like to paint next. :)

@Hannibal - Circe took me around 16 hours to complete.

Title: Re: Circe
Post by: kevind on October 09, 2015, 08:11:14 AM

Hello Jessica,
Terrific work indeed.
If you are interested in meeting other flat painters, the Long Island Show is Nov. 20-21. Quite a few flat painters will be there, including MFCA Grand Masters Greg DiFranco and Penny Meyer. There will also be a flat vendor in attendance, Little Tin Figure who has hundreds of unpainted flats for sale.
If interested, contact me for details.
Kevin Dunne
kdunnek@gmail.com

Title: Re: Circe
Post by: Hannibal on October 09, 2015, 12:00:53 PM

Thank you Jessica, but ....WWAAAOOUUWWWWWWWWW !!
 
I started painting with acrylic at the age of 66  and this is my sixth figure ... I am shy to show today..
(http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/19/31/59/25/new_pi20.jpg)
 
....and I still have some 20 at home... I love the mice and guinea pigs!!

Title: Re: Circe
Post by: brushmistress on October 09, 2015, 06:25:26 PM

Nice work Hannibal, and not bad for your 6th figure. :) Keep it up. :D

Title: Re: Circe
Post by: Hannibal on October 10, 2015, 06:53:40 AM

You temptate me to try acrylic again... !

Title: Re: Circe
Post by: Julia Kehle on October 21, 2015, 05:13:02 PM

Hi Jessica,
If this is your first flat, and painted with acrylics, than I surly can sell my brushes and keep on knitting Socks and Gloves!! It is amazing! Greetings Julia