Hi everyone,
I’ve been modeling for years. Mostly airplanes and cars but have always wanted to paint figures. Years ago I bought a few Verlinden busts and a couple of other 120mm full figures but things happened in my life and they sat in a drawer all this time. I retired a while back and now have the time to pick it up and put time into it.
I started my first 200mm bust yesterday and did the eyes first. What a disaster. I am looking forward to doing until it gets better. I have already gotten a couple of great suggestions from forum members. Seeing the work done here is an inspiration. I know even the best painters started at the beginning.
I don’t know if I’ll settle on a particular era to work in but I love history from ancient times to modern. The colorful uniforms from the 18th century are sure attractive and there are some beautiful figures available.
I tend to stick with things and learn how to do them as well as I can. I really appreciate having this community to share it all with and learn from.
I’ve been modeling for years. Mostly airplanes and cars but have always wanted to paint figures. Years ago I bought a few Verlinden busts and a couple of other 120mm full figures but things happened in my life and they sat in a drawer all this time. I retired a while back and now have the time to pick it up and put time into it.
I started my first 200mm bust yesterday and did the eyes first. What a disaster. I am looking forward to doing until it gets better. I have already gotten a couple of great suggestions from forum members. Seeing the work done here is an inspiration. I know even the best painters started at the beginning.
I don’t know if I’ll settle on a particular era to work in but I love history from ancient times to modern. The colorful uniforms from the 18th century are sure attractive and there are some beautiful figures available.
I tend to stick with things and learn how to do them as well as I can. I really appreciate having this community to share it all with and learn from.
