after the cleaning of the apartment ?

[jonsteed47]

i will be having soon but the date is not coming but mean while i was told to pick up and either get rid of what i do not need and save what i do need but right i have too much to save does anybody where or who i can give some the figures that i can no longer can do anymore because mainly my age which is 70 years old even though i do not feel the age but there are things that i used to do which i can't do any more just as long walks three words -type2-diabetes so if anybody can help me please do so ?

 

[Nap]

Hi there

What about offering some figures to a Veterans organisation , here in UK we have help for Heroes and also Mdels for Heroes

Just a suggestion

Take care

Nap

 

[jonsteed47]

i though of that but i do not know how to get in touch with VA affairs people at all ?

 

[jonsteed47]

in fact i did get in touch with the V.A. and they said NO i wonder why ?

 

[Ray Stout]

I too have reached 70, and just been diagnosed with Type 2 as well. I'm carrying on, so my eyes arn't what they used to be, and the body creaks a little more, and I don't figure in the ranks of competition winners any more, so now, I do figures FOR ME. As long as I can get more pleasure than regrets, I'll keep enjoying the hobby, and you should too. Give it a re-think, and remember the pleasures and comradeship, and keep going. Ray

 

[OldTaff]

Couldn't agree more, Ray....I'm Type 2 as well........I'm now coming up to 72 and enjoying my painting more than ever, even though I've had to kiss 54mm goodbye, I find 75mm ideal.
I also enjoy long walks with my disabled neighbour's Border Terrorist. We go out over the fields and have adventures. Yes, the old arthritis plays me up a bit, but the secret is not to let these things grind you down (pun intended !) The only thing I've given up of any consequence is my motorcycling, as I no longer felt safely in control. If your're not fully in control, you put yourself and other road users at risk, and it ain't worth it

Alan

 

[jonsteed47]

i am trying to keep up with the new painters but how can i when they use airbrushes and all i use is regular hand held brushes in fact i have brushes that no one ever uses at all such as 12/0 and 20/0 brushes for small areas .

 

[Graham]

i am trying to keep up with the new painters but how can i when they use airbrushes and all i use is regular hand held brushes in fact i have brushes that no one ever uses at all such as 12/0 and 20/0 brushes for small areas .

What makes you think you have to ‘keep up’ with anyone? It’s a hobby and hobbies are for pleasure not for competing with people. I certainly use brushes as do a lot, if not most, of the people on here.

You don’t have to please anyone but yourself.

 

[valiant]

If it's any consolation, I dont possess an airbrush, at all - nor do I intend ever using one. Im happy with a brush for everything and I paint for me, no one else - its a massive boost if anyone else likes my stuff. I say stick with it, if you enjoy it, its your hobby..!

 

[Ray Stout]

Using an Airbrush is just another techniqe, I believe in "Horses for Courses"Stick with what you're used too, and ENJOY the hobby!! Perhaps we could instigate a new competition class for "Not quite as we were,Disabled Vets" and compete on a more level playing field, after all, we do it for Juniors!!! Ray

 

[fogie]

Isn't an Air brush something you brush your 'air with ?

 

[OldTaff]

I don't wish to know that...kindly leave the stage.......da DAAAA!

 

[theBaron]

i am trying to keep up with the new painters but how can i when they use airbrushes and all i use is regular hand held brushes in fact i have brushes that no one ever uses at all such as 12/0 and 20/0 brushes for small areas .

Marc, don't worry about not using an airbrush. It's not necessary for painting figures. Just keep picking up the brush and paint, paint, paint!

I hope we'll get to see you at MFCA in a couple of weeks!

Prost!
Brad

 

[jonsteed47]

you will as always but as far as brushes are concert i recently brought a number 5 W&N series 7 for large scale busts and other figures .

 

[Ray Stout]

Nos. 1,2 and 3 are perfect for busts. Suggest you take a look at the Painting Budda''s demonstration doing the Shield Maiden. Ray

 

[jonsteed47]

i know about them because i was a member .