A figure too good?

[gorgosaurus]

Ever had a figure that looked so awe-inspiringly good when built that you were afraid to start painting it`

If so, what did you do?

Spike.

 

[marc]

If you love it unpainted, maybe just paint it white or grey to best show up its contours and superb sculpting.
Nothing wrong with collecting pieces purely for the sculpting.[well being sculptor I am a bit biased...hehe]

Then if you are still dying to paint it, buy another one![muahahahaha]



M

 

[John Bowery]

Spike,
"M"s comment works for me.
Cheers
John

 

[gorgosaurus]

I´ve let many a piece stand primed on a shelf for a year or two, just so that purely their form and detail could be enjoyed.

Whenever I have finally summoned the courage to start painting a "daunting" piece I´ve never regretted it, no matter how difficult I make it for myself nor how long it takes.

I do own 4 original sculpts which are still waiting until the time is right...

Was just wondering if anyone else had some special "get-started" techniques.

Spike.

 

[marc]

I am not a painter [well not for a very very long time] but i reckon looking at some fine old painting of the subject and period could be a good way to get fired up to begin work.
Plus if the sculpture is top notch it will also force you to up your game and do an even better job.

I have found in the past when sculpting a piece that at a certain stage if I feel I am doing a really good job I can also be anxious about spoiling what i have done.
I like like more impressionistic work so often i prefer the the sketch to the tightly modelled finished article.
That can be frustrating at times when making stuff for a market that requires tight literal modelling.

Have you found the same thing with sculpting too?



M

 

[PJ Deluhery]

I think most of us share this fear in some way, especially when things seem to be going well and what is in your head is being converted to reality so nicely. We all know that problems will inevitably happen, and we will have to deal with these problems - maybe not so successfully - and that will spoil the great feeling of everything going so well. I think this fear may come from some insecurity about our skills: we were lucky enough to get it right once but maybe never again. I think the way to overcome this fear is to remind yourself that you have the talents to correct any problems that may come along - and if you don't know how to do it, someone here at pF probably knows, if you ask.

A great figure starts with a great sculpt. Paint away fearlessly, and I think you will be rewarded. Also remember that even if what is in your head does not get fully translated into reality, it can still be a great figure.

Good luck.

 

[gorgosaurus]

Words of wisdom, PJ, words of wisdom.

Spike.

 

[gorgosaurus]

I remember someone once said - "It´s only paint".

And someone else "I just kkep throwing paint at it until it looks right".

Spike.