ArchArad's Corner (WIPs and Painting Goodness!)
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I ALWAYS wear a plastic glove, the one you can buy at the pharmacy, when painting a model. well, always from the moment it's washed and dried. Make sure to use the non pomdered ones as otherwise you might get chalk on the figure which gives white spots in your paint. When I started out I had the very same problem, but I haven't had this problem since I start wearing these gloves. I believed the are called surgical gloves in English. English isn't my native tongue either, it's Dutch (well actually it's Flemish).
cheers,
Gino(2dope)
cheers,
Gino(2dope)
ArchArad
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Thoughts on giving and receiving feedback
I've been thinking about feedback/constructive criticism and figured I'd try to write down some thoughts on the topic.
One of the things I really appreciate about this WIP and all of you great people is the sense of community, but more important (in some respects) is the honest feedback that you are prepared to give. It takes time to give advice.
But what to do with this feedback once it's given? Obviously, the temptation as a novice is to make all of the changes suggested by those with more experience than you. But is that really the way to go? BloodASmedium has touched on this in his WIP thread. As he mentioned, as the artist you are in charge of your work. You have an idea/vision in mind and not all of the feedback you receive will gel with this vision. That's fine. You can pick what advice to implement and what advice to keep in mind for later projects.
If your feedback is not implemented by an artist it does not mean that they don't appreciate it. It may just be that they have a different idea in mind. But your feedback will always be appreciated and taken on board.
So to all of you who take the time to comment and pass on your expertise: THANK YOU. Know that I take all of your advice seriously and appreciate it. Hopefully I can repay the kindness in some small way in my feedback for you.
Happy painting! :brushwave:
Shelagh
I've been thinking about feedback/constructive criticism and figured I'd try to write down some thoughts on the topic.
One of the things I really appreciate about this WIP and all of you great people is the sense of community, but more important (in some respects) is the honest feedback that you are prepared to give. It takes time to give advice.
But what to do with this feedback once it's given? Obviously, the temptation as a novice is to make all of the changes suggested by those with more experience than you. But is that really the way to go? BloodASmedium has touched on this in his WIP thread. As he mentioned, as the artist you are in charge of your work. You have an idea/vision in mind and not all of the feedback you receive will gel with this vision. That's fine. You can pick what advice to implement and what advice to keep in mind for later projects.
If your feedback is not implemented by an artist it does not mean that they don't appreciate it. It may just be that they have a different idea in mind. But your feedback will always be appreciated and taken on board.
So to all of you who take the time to comment and pass on your expertise: THANK YOU. Know that I take all of your advice seriously and appreciate it. Hopefully I can repay the kindness in some small way in my feedback for you.
Happy painting! :brushwave:
Shelagh
ArchArad
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Yes - I should've touched on this, thanks for bringing it up ten ball. I've learned as much from the work in people's WIPs as I have from the comments and suggestions.
I must confess that it can be a bit daunting passing comment on the more experienced painters' work - such as yourself, Zab and BloodasMedium. But I try because I may see something that they haven't and giving comments is also about learning.
What i also think is very important is to find out what advise "suits" you and what not. For one problem you might get different solution, but one will feel natural to you than the others. keep this one and develop it further how you see fit. This way you will also develop your own style, the thing which make your miniature yours. I never try to copy one artist, but with one I find this good, with another something else and so on. I take what I find best from all the painters I admire (and that are a lot!) and try to mix it to my own style. Sometimes it's also good to think what your style makes it yours and what makes it good. In my previous life as historical painter I was reasonable succesfull, got good comments and did win a couple of awards. So I sat down before I started a new figure and thought what it was why people liked my figures (I never really liked my own figures completely, but that's another point) so I could do this again to make another "popular" figure. Nad now, after all these years of reflections (yes, I'm already THAT old) I still haven't found it. So I just paint and have fun and this makes the circle rounf because that's why i started this hobby. Now, what I realy wanted to say is : take in the good advise and keep true to yourself and everything will turn out ok.
Cheers,
Gino(2dope)
Cheers,
Gino(2dope)
ArchArad
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Very well put Gino. I learned when I was painting canvases that while I may admire someone's style I'd fail every time I tried to copy it. Adapting was the only way forward.
Plus I'm sure you're not that ancient Gino.
wargamesculptor
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Reminds me of the old saying " Advice is free, what you choose to do with it can make it priceless !"
ArchArad
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wargamesculptor
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And one for Digga " YOU FIRST ! " LOL
ArchArad
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LOL. Sir. Yes Sir! :soldier:
I'm currently playing with thinning ratios with my metallics. So hah!
ArchArad
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Progress is made...slowly
I've started working on the metals - starting with the armour trim. I'm building up thin coats, so this isn't the final version. But I wanted to show you guys where she's going.
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As always any comments or suggestions are welcome.
I've started working on the metals - starting with the armour trim. I'm building up thin coats, so this isn't the final version. But I wanted to show you guys where she's going.
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As always any comments or suggestions are welcome.
ArchArad
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I see some imperfections in the sculpt on that 3rd pic that would be a good opportunity for some battle damage
That would probably be a great idea Zab - overall it's a good quality casting, but there are one or two spots like that and it'd be nice to use them to add to the effect. Any suggestions for how to go about that?
What do you think of the metal trim? I know it's pretty patchy at the moment, but the general idea is there.
