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Flat Figures Painters Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: Brian on December 18, 2018, 08:51:48 AM

Title: Christmas painting
Post by: Brian on December 18, 2018, 08:51:48 AM

It's only a week away but who's painting a Christmas figure??
Me! I'm having another go at GE Napoleonic Xmas  ;) 


Here's the old one, when finished I'll post the new one  ;D
   

Title: Re: Christmas painting
Post by: Joerg on December 18, 2018, 11:37:28 AM

I did,

but it does not fit here, because I choose ROUND figures  ;D

Title: Re: Christmas painting
Post by: Brian on December 19, 2018, 11:18:03 AM

Think you better show it me old mate, there's no flats on here hahaha

Title: Re: Christmas painting
Post by: Joerg on December 19, 2018, 05:26:17 PM

O.K., let's be heratic  ;D

a Duke of Brunswick I  painted years ago,
a certain Papa Noel
and a Snowman, belonging to an Egyptian Pharao, not finished yet.

All three edited by Jörg Schilling, scale 1:72

Title: Re: Christmas painting
Post by: Brian on December 20, 2018, 06:00:46 AM

Well, let it dry for a few days and a touch here and there  ;)
 

Title: Re: Christmas painting
Post by: PJDeluhery on December 20, 2018, 09:33:10 AM

Nice work, Brian. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Title: Re: Christmas painting
Post by: Nicholas Ball on December 23, 2018, 09:30:30 AM

Although stuck with work :(. I have over the last couple of months started an article for the journal in the new year. It will be over 2/3 depending on time and is under the title.

The 10 Golden tips for painting a successful figure.

This is a ‘warts and all’ article ( mistakes, senior moments etc. included )from start to finish with loads of photos and is based on Hira and Tirinau, the Mike Taylor Figure.

The first article is the painting of Hira .A few bits to correct  :o and finish but this gives you an idea. 

Title: Re: Christmas painting
Post by: Nicholas Ball on December 23, 2018, 09:35:48 AM

Also started on my first piece for Kulmbach :o.  Vladimir Nuzhdin’s.   Ivan and the grey Wolf.  A lovely piece as are all his figures :)

Title: Re: Christmas painting
Post by: errant49 on December 23, 2018, 09:41:15 AM

Nice to see you back dear Honorable Secretary
I did not know you liked body builder women !  ;D ;D
Merry Christmas and a happy new year
Eric

Title: Re: Christmas painting
Post by: Nicholas Ball on December 23, 2018, 05:37:18 PM

Hi Eric ;D.  Not so much a body builder but as explained in the article ;) she is Polynesian / Hawaiian and as she obviously swims a lot, she is toned rather than being a body builder. I must admit the photos are very harsh on the contrast of the ribs etc. this being far more pronounced than when looking at the actual painted figure. I will however be toning it all down again as I increase the high lighting. :).  Hopefully it will all correct itself by the end ;D

Title: Re: Christmas painting
Post by: PJDeluhery on December 26, 2018, 10:38:42 AM

Hi Nick! Great to see you back with us and painting.
Hope next year gives you a little respite from your work duties and more time to enjoy painting.