WIP Zulu bust from Verlinden
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Hi Folks
Thought I would add these pics of Zulu models ...
by Costos Rodopoulos
Pegaso artwork
from Loggerheads Studio
artist Unknown
Another dark skin tones
Here are 3 excellent videos from Milan Dufek
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
Leopard skin
These might also be of interest
https://brokenpaintbrush.com/painting-dark-skin-tutorial/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALIBrFzIQ8s
Nap
Thought I would add these pics of Zulu models ...
by Costos Rodopoulos
Pegaso artwork 
from Loggerheads Studio
artist Unknown Another dark skin tones
Here are 3 excellent videos from Milan Dufek
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
Leopard skin
These might also be of interest
https://brokenpaintbrush.com/painting-dark-skin-tutorial/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALIBrFzIQ8s
Nap
malc
PlanetFigure Supporter
Everyone loves a Zulu,.
Hi Guys
Just a quick update on this ...eyes done ....quite difficult to get right ...might adjust as I progress
Happy benchtime
Nap
Just a quick update on this ...eyes done ....quite difficult to get right ...might adjust as I progress
Happy benchtime
Nap
NeilW
A Fixture
FEATHERS... maybe worth a go (if you can afford it that is):
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Mould in a suitable putty then shape while still unset?
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Mould in a suitable putty then shape while still unset?
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Hi Everybody
Bit of an update on this fellow ....using these colours and plenty of washes of similar colours in WSO !!!
...we are at this stage
I find it sometimes a little hard not to over highlight so taking this slowly
The skin on Zulu has a sheen normally so will be "trying for thet look"
STOP PRESS: ref feathers ...they arrived ....1 hour later after much snipping and cutting I picked the remnants all up from the floor ......never worked ...so will be having a go at feathers with putty !!!!
Another really good ref
Nap
Bit of an update on this fellow ....using these colours and plenty of washes of similar colours in WSO !!!
...we are at this stage
I find it sometimes a little hard not to over highlight so taking this slowly
The skin on Zulu has a sheen normally so will be "trying for thet look"
STOP PRESS: ref feathers ...they arrived ....1 hour later after much snipping and cutting I picked the remnants all up from the floor ......never worked ...so will be having a go at feathers with putty !!!!
Another really good ref
Nap
KenBoyle
PlanetFigure Supporter
Hi Folks
A trying day !! ........after 4 hours + of feather making or trying........failing and much muttering ....
Going to rethink the headwear !!
Arghhhhhh!!!
Stay safe all
Nap
A trying day !! ........after 4 hours + of feather making or trying........failing and much muttering ....
Going to rethink the headwear !!
Arghhhhhh!!!
Stay safe all
Nap
Hi Kev Not that I've tried it, but didn't Ivo have a nifty way of making feathers using some copper sheet which was cut to shape with scissors and then had putty added to bulk up the centre? Looked top notch when painted (as with most of his stuff)
Anyway might be worth a look . . .?Don't give up mate it's looking great so far
Cheers
Leggy
Chris Oldfield
A Fixture
Skin tones look pretty good to me, Kev. Keep at it!
ivopreda
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to get ideas
Hi Guys
Got my head round the feathers , still need to do the back , might not use all of these ......once I have some in place I will do some other variations ( more floppy ! ) and add as needed
Stay safe
Happy benchtime
Nap
Got my head round the feathers , still need to do the back , might not use all of these ......once I have some in place I will do some other variations ( more floppy ! ) and add as needed
Stay safe
Happy benchtime
Nap
ivopreda
PlanetFigure Supporter
Hi Ivo
Thanks for comment , did the feathers separate and will bring them together and build up where needed
Just wish I had sone of your skill !
Stay safe
Nap
Hi there
Just a quick up date
Feathers in place ...iffyvision presents
Might take the 2 side ones off and put in 3 drooping ones using the PE in the box
Appreciate thoughts
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Just a quick up date
Feathers in place ...iffyvision presents
Might take the 2 side ones off and put in 3 drooping ones using the PE in the box
Appreciate thoughts
Nap[/ATTACH]
NeilW
A Fixture
Damn well I'd say.
What method did you use (scribe into putty or what?)
Richard Baxter
A Fixture
May be too late for this model, but here's a cheap and cheerful way of making feathers:
-Cut a length of fuse wire, slightly longer than the desired length of the feather;
-Cut a strip of paper slightly wider than the intended width of the feather and twice its length, then fold it in half, narrow end to narrow end;
-Insert the wire between the leaves of the paper strip and glue together. When set the paper can be stiffened using PVA or varnish;
-Then cut the paper to produce the feather shape leaving the end of the wire as the quill. You can cut notches and suchlike into the feather at this stage;
-Then paint. Extra textures can be added with a brush at this stage.
The feather will take some gentle bending. For larger figures, you could substitute the metal sheet from an empty tomato puree tube for the paper. Be sure to give it a rubbing down with a blunt object to get all the creases, etc out. Kitchen foil also works.
Have a go, let me know what you think.
-Cut a length of fuse wire, slightly longer than the desired length of the feather;
-Cut a strip of paper slightly wider than the intended width of the feather and twice its length, then fold it in half, narrow end to narrow end;
-Insert the wire between the leaves of the paper strip and glue together. When set the paper can be stiffened using PVA or varnish;
-Then cut the paper to produce the feather shape leaving the end of the wire as the quill. You can cut notches and suchlike into the feather at this stage;
-Then paint. Extra textures can be added with a brush at this stage.
The feather will take some gentle bending. For larger figures, you could substitute the metal sheet from an empty tomato puree tube for the paper. Be sure to give it a rubbing down with a blunt object to get all the creases, etc out. Kitchen foil also works.
Have a go, let me know what you think.
Hi Richard
Thanks for the post going to leave it with what you see below but have kept the details for future ..thanks
Very Iffyvision pic
Took off side feathers and used PE at each side
Might go for a black centre with white feathers each side with black falling side ones ....all suggestions welcome
Going to work on the flesh a bit more ...highs and the lips !
Thanks for looking in
Happy benchtime
Stay safe
Nap
Thanks for the post going to leave it with what you see below but have kept the details for future ..thanks
Very Iffyvision pic
Took off side feathers and used PE at each side
Might go for a black centre with white feathers each side with black falling side ones ....all suggestions welcome
Going to work on the flesh a bit more ...highs and the lips !
Thanks for looking in
Happy benchtime
Stay safe
Nap
