Roc
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I've been away from the hobby for several years and I haven't been able to touch a brush, just can't seem to get back into the swing of things. Any suggestions with be greatly appreciated.
Roc
Roc
Trying to get back to painting
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kathrynloch
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Do you have a favorite sculptor? A certain genre? Or maybe try a genre you've never done before. I think the biggest thing is to find a sculpt you absolutely love - one that screams to be painted. 
Good luck!
Cheers,
Karrie
Good luck!
Cheers,
Karrie
tonydawe
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Hi Rocco,
Good to hear from you again mate.
I've just returned from a 6 month break from modelling and I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes you just have to allow nature to take its course. This is a hobby and it should be fun. When it stops being fun or simply doesn't appeal to you, its time to find a new hobby. Hopefully your return to Pf signals a revival of your interest and could spark a return to painting.
Take your time mate. Figure modelling will still be here when you return.
Good to hear from you again mate.
I've just returned from a 6 month break from modelling and I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes you just have to allow nature to take its course. This is a hobby and it should be fun. When it stops being fun or simply doesn't appeal to you, its time to find a new hobby. Hopefully your return to Pf signals a revival of your interest and could spark a return to painting.
Take your time mate. Figure modelling will still be here when you return.
gordy
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mikec55
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Hey Roc-
For a number of reasons, I haven't touched a brush (other than to move them out of my way) for almost 3 years now. I always was a cold weather painter, usually October to Easter, but the feeling wasn't there over the last 3 years or so.
For some reason, I'm starting to feel pulled back in lately even tho it's hotterthanhell this summer. Maybe it's the half dozen or so new releases that've caught my eye in the last year. I'm planning on taking a little sidetrip to Michigan Toy Soldier to spend a little $$$ later this month & hope to go to the Chicago show in October for some inspiration/motivation.
I've always enjoyed seeing your figures posted so here's hoping you're back in business asap.
Mike
For a number of reasons, I haven't touched a brush (other than to move them out of my way) for almost 3 years now. I always was a cold weather painter, usually October to Easter, but the feeling wasn't there over the last 3 years or so.
For some reason, I'm starting to feel pulled back in lately even tho it's hotterthanhell this summer. Maybe it's the half dozen or so new releases that've caught my eye in the last year. I'm planning on taking a little sidetrip to Michigan Toy Soldier to spend a little $$$ later this month & hope to go to the Chicago show in October for some inspiration/motivation.
I've always enjoyed seeing your figures posted so here's hoping you're back in business asap.
Mike
Don Johnson
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Rocco, As I recall, when you stopped painting, you had been doing large projects (size/ complexity/ scope) and completing them to a high level.
Maybe the re-start approach should be one of "back-to-basics" - is there a 54mm or 75mm figure that catches your eye? Simple paintjob (Union soldier vs. Samuri). Or maybe a smaller bust - the old Terry Worster (sp?) ACW generals' heads, or the Historex French Napoleonic busts? A Dragon WW2 set?
Something to: a) complete in a reasonably short timeframe; b) re-familiarize yourself with whatever medium you used (oils or acrylics); c) not have to reacquire all your old technique just to get the figure done.
In any event, I hope you find the passion again, as your contributions have been missed.
Best regards, Don
Maybe the re-start approach should be one of "back-to-basics" - is there a 54mm or 75mm figure that catches your eye? Simple paintjob (Union soldier vs. Samuri). Or maybe a smaller bust - the old Terry Worster (sp?) ACW generals' heads, or the Historex French Napoleonic busts? A Dragon WW2 set?
Something to: a) complete in a reasonably short timeframe; b) re-familiarize yourself with whatever medium you used (oils or acrylics); c) not have to reacquire all your old technique just to get the figure done.
In any event, I hope you find the passion again, as your contributions have been missed.
Best regards, Don
kagemusha
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Hi Rocco, as someone who was away from figures for twenty five years, I can honestly say Planet Figure and the people here played a big part in my return to painting. Why not just stick around a while and see what happens. There are a lot of great figures to tempt you when you are ready.
Best wishes
Ron
Best wishes
Ron
Einion
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Hey Rocco, I'd say the best way is usually to start on something small or simple so that you don't face a long road to get the first thing done.
If you don't like to paint small-scale stuff, then maybe just tackle the face on a bust rather than taking one on with the goal of finishing it? Once the face is painted it may provide the impetus to do further work on that model, but you could always just paint individual sections for fun without feeling any need to complete a whole piece.
Einion
If you don't like to paint small-scale stuff, then maybe just tackle the face on a bust rather than taking one on with the goal of finishing it? Once the face is painted it may provide the impetus to do further work on that model, but you could always just paint individual sections for fun without feeling any need to complete a whole piece.
Einion
Roc
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Thanks Karrie, I have many favorite sculptors, what you say makes a lot a sense.
Thanks again
Roc
Thanks again
Roc
Roc
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Tony thanks for your advice, I going to try very hhard to get bach into hobby.
Cheers
Roc
Cheers
Roc
Roc
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Thanks Gordy, I appreciate the warm welcome, hope to spend more time in the Planet.
cheers
Roc
cheers
Roc
Roc
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Thanks Mike, Hope to be back to soon.
Cheers
Roc
Cheers
Roc
Roc
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Hey Don, it's good hearing from you, thanks for the encouragement.
Cheers
Roc
Cheers
Roc
Roc
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Einion my friend thanks, very good advice.
Cheers
Roc
Cheers
Roc
SRP
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Just give it time..and it's as though you never stopped...(experience)
Steve
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polyphemus
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Roc, welcome back. I remember many wonderful 90mm figures you posted on here a few years. Hopefully you'll find the impetus to start over again.
Geoff
Geoff
Roc
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Thanks Steve, I think I'll give it a go.
Cheers
Roc
Cheers
Roc
Roc
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Thanks Geoff, I hope to find that impetus soon.
Cheers
Roc
Cheers
Roc
Guy
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Glad you are getting back to painting Roc. I was worried about you for awhile. Too much good talent wasted when you're not painting.
moore
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Roc,
Good to see you back on PF.
It has been a while. I have missed you also and seeing
your work. Also miss seeing you at MFCA.
I have to agree with everyone's comments here.
You really can't force yourself to paint with figures or
really any hobby. I think just a gradual return to painting
is a good way to go. Something that would be completed
in a short period of time. I know for myself when I get into
a rut.. I move to a bust. I find I can finish one in a shorter
period of time and see a result.
I hope to see you more on PF and let us all know how it
going and how you got back into the 'groove'.
Take care
dee
Good to see you back on PF.
It has been a while. I have missed you also and seeing
your work. Also miss seeing you at MFCA.
I have to agree with everyone's comments here.
You really can't force yourself to paint with figures or
really any hobby. I think just a gradual return to painting
is a good way to go. Something that would be completed
in a short period of time. I know for myself when I get into
a rut.. I move to a bust. I find I can finish one in a shorter
period of time and see a result.
I hope to see you more on PF and let us all know how it
going and how you got back into the 'groove'.
Take care
dee
