Like to introduce myself

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Elia Cid

New member
Hi all,

Just like to introduce myself , my name is Alex Castro, Artist /Author / Paint Master.I saw the wonderful figures and great works of art on this forum and couldn’t resist in joining.

I started out painting 25/28mm Ral Partha , Dragon Tooth Miniatures .I also painted a diorama for the cover of Dragon Tooth Miniatures catalog years ago .
I now mainly paint the larger scales but I still have a passion for the minis!

I’m honored to be a member thank you for having me.

Alex (Trismegistus)

Frazetta\'s \"The Egyptian Queen\"

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Frank Frazetta\'s, \"The Egyptian Queen\" 1/8 scale resin from ReelArt Studios , sculpted by Gabriel Marquez ,
Painted by Alex Castro ©

Please visit my newly renovated web site

alexcastro,com
 
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War Griffon

New member
Welcome to Cool Mini Alex. I look forward to seeing more of your work :D

You might want to check the link you put up to your site though as it isn\'t working for me.
 
Einion

Einion

New member
Hi Alex, I don\'t think you\'ll have spent much time perusing the forums before joining so I\'d like to offer a little word of advice not to make the same mistake you made on pF.

Things like this:

Originally posted by Elia Cid
Paint Master.
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Einion
 
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Elia Cid

New member
Originally posted by Einion
Hi Alex, I don\'t think you\'ll have spent much time perusing the forums before joining so I\'d like to offer a little word of advice not to make the same mistake you made on pF.

Things like this:


Originally posted by Elia Cid
Paint Master.
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Einion
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-Einion,

It so happens that I am one of the paint masters for ReelArt Studios and painting master for the Official Frank Frazetta Gallery Death Dealer series.

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Best,

Alex (Trismegistus)


http://alexcastromodels.blogs.com/photos/magazince_cover/index.html
 
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DaN

New member
That\'s a great title :D

\"Who are you...?\"

\"I... Am the PAINT MASTER!!\" lol

welcome dude. :cool:

I like the marble effect on that column - is that painted?
 
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krom1415

New member
Hi and welcome,
I\'d like to see some close ups of the Egyptian queen, just to see if its as good as it looks from far away.
:D
 
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Elia Cid

New member
Originally posted by DaN
That\'s a great title :D

\"Who are you...?\"

\"I... Am the PAINT MASTER!!\" lol

welcome dude. :cool:

I like the marble effect on that column - is that painted?
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-DaN,
Paint Master is the name or title if you will given in the USA to painters considered masters in painting miniatures in the field of prototype work , as they paint the first castings or sculptured masters for production .

Thanks for the compliment. It’s just a resin column painted to look like marble.

Alex (Trismegistus)
 
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Elia Cid

New member
Originally posted by generulpoleaxe
Originally posted by krom1415
Hi and welcome,
I\'d like to see some close ups of the Egyptian queen, just to see if its as good as it looks from far away.
:D
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-Generulpoleaxe,

I have close-ups of \"The Egyptian Queen \"at my web site alexcastro.com but I just thought youmight enjoy this close-up I’m currently working on for a collector.

Thanks,
Alex (Trismegistus)

Frazetta\'s \"Conan the Barbarian \"

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She has been an obsession till I felt she was alive ,she almost finished, now to finish Conan and then the ground work.

In this composition by just changing the female\'s attire by placing breast plates and panties type covering can change the setting and mood from primeval to medieval. Another point is that the female is made to appear \"grubby\" and barbaric, laying comfortably in a mound of body parts and blood. These are just some of the considerations to explore in my line of work. This is my version I hope you like her as much as I do.

1/7th cold cast porcelain resin sculpted by Clayburn Moore ,from CS Moore Studio\'s, Work in progress by Alex Castro , Private Collection of Darrin Hinze
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demonherald

New member
love it the hair is awesome....he way the strands lay on the flesh......Deserved title with Paint Master but I think what Einion was trying to say is we\'re a fairly primitive bunch and tites like paint master open people up for a bit of a ribbing...I mean you do\'t want to come across pretentious as then people will sit sulk and throw the odd insult.....:beer::drunk::beer: welcome
 
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Elia Cid

New member
Originally posted by demonherald
love it the hair is awesome....he way the strands lay on the flesh......Deserved title with Paint Master but I think what Einion was trying to say is we\'re a fairly primitive bunch and tites like paint master open people up for a bit of a ribbing...I mean you do\'t want to come across pretentious as then people will sit sulk and throw the odd insult.....:beer::drunk::beer: welcome
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-Demonherald

Being pretentious was the last thing on my mind. In the USA Figure / Statue industry I’m considered a “Paint Master.” This is a common term in the USA for those people that paint the prototypes. That being said, there is no need for me to throw the term around. My work warrants the classification of paint master. I would also like to clear the air about Mr.Elinion’s remark about making the same mistake from Planetfigure. In my opinion, this was in poor taste…. pulling the welcoming matt from my feet before I came on board. I would appreciate that if Mr. Elinion has any derogatory comments that he PM or e-mail. I love what I do. That being said, the bottom line is the work and will always be the work. in fact, I joined the forum in the hopes of contributing not to get into a tit for tat with anyone. I’m sure there are many forum members that would enjoy and benefit from the how to and pictures I post.

Thank you for you kind words.

Alex (Trismegistus)

Dark Kingdom
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Dark Kingdom , 1/4th scale limited edition resin kit, from Frank Frazetta Art Gallery, built and painted by Alex Castro ©
 
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demonherald

New member
Aaaah the unemotional world of online conversation....I\'m sure Einion meant no offence and neither do I.....

great work and I look forward to seeing more and maybe hearing some of your techniques..really lovely stuff.
 
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darthfoley

Active member
Exactly.

By the same token, one could easily read pretense or arrogance into statements like \'that being said, there is no need for me to throw the term around. My work warrants the classification of paint master.\'

So how about we just look at the pretty pictures and stop worrying about who said what, eh?
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Elia Cid

New member
Originally posted by demonherald
Aaaah the unemotional world of online conversation....I\'m sure Einion meant no offence and neither do I.....

great work and I look forward to seeing more and maybe hearing some of your techniques..really lovely stuff.
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-Demonherald,

No offence taken, let’s move on.

DaN is right it is rather a large piece about 18”x 13 “excellently sculpted by Steven Lord.

Presently being sold only as a pre-painted statue or blank primed statue.

Enjoy.

Alex (Trismegistus)

Dark kingdom \"Close-up, One wing up\"
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Dark Kingdom , 1/4th scale limited edition resin kit, from Frank Frazetta Art Gallery, work in progress by Alex Castro ©...
 
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