WIP Critique Just started

[arj]

Excellent start on that very expressive face; and that metalwork looks superb.
I'd be interested in your thoughts on acrylics over oils as I've read that there can be adhesion problems.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Cannonball]

A great start. The face is super, so full of character and expression.

 

[brian]

Excellent start on that very expressive face; and that metalwork looks superb.
I'd be interested in your thoughts on acrylics over oils as I've read that there can be adhesion problems.

Cheers,
Andrew

I usually apply oils over enamels,but i use acrylics for armour.I know quite a few people who paint oils over acrylics and i've not heard of any issues.I use acrylics over oils for the highlights on armour and have never had a problem.Just make sure the oil has dried.This could take a few days.
Brian

 

[anstontyke]

great start brian and thanks for the informative tips,very useful.

tony

 

[peedee]

One of my favourite models Brian.

Paul.

 

[clrsgt]

Off to a good start. Love the armour and thanks for sharing your method.

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Brian this boy is looking good already and your method for painting the Helmet is a great help so I will grab some of the Darkstar metals, I have been watching these paints recently and they seem to be becoming very popular and giving good results. I am a fan of your work and love the smooth shaded finish matt finish that you get on you figures so I am wondering do you use a varnish on top of your paintwork to achieve this, I started a thread this morning about varnishes and I will be following your progress on this bust with great interest.
TERRY

 

[davidmitchell]

Looking good so far mate ,like Del I think I will be getting one of these.


Cheers Davie

 

[brian]

Brian this boy is looking good already and your method for painting the Helmet is a great help so I will grab some of the Darkstar metals, I have been watching these paints recently and they seem to be becoming very popular and giving good results. I am a fan of your work and love the smooth shaded finish matt finish that you get on you figures so I am wondering do you use a varnish on top of your paintwork to achieve this, I started a thread this morning about varnishes and I will be following your progress on this bust with great interest.
TERRY

As i paint in oils,you've always got that,i hope this goes matt syndrome,in you're mind.I put my oils on a bit of cardboard to soak some of the oils out.I usually put the figure under a lamp,or even stick it in the oven.This will matt most things down,but you'll lose some of the contrast,so i paint wet on dry on most thing.There is one varnish that i know will matt anything down,which i use rarely,but it works.It's AK Interactive Ultra Matt varnish,and it comes in a plastic bottle,and has the consistency of watery milk.It does the job if all else fails.
Brian