Super.
Got a new jacket on ebay. I'm starting to get reference together for a new painting.
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
Wow!
Somebody has bought the 'Hellraiser' jacket.
This means I can afford another Jacket to paint.
Thinking of calling it Red Alert!
This means I can afford another Jacket to paint.
Thinking of calling it Red Alert!
Thursday, 7 October 2010
Names?
Still trying to get a jacket from ebay. Some are quite reasonable, but the postage from the US is quite high. Still a few names that I liked were;
Scarlet Harlet.
Booby trap
Call me!
Heavenly body
The real deal
SNAFU Sue
Lazy Daisy
Any thoughts anyone?
Scarlet Harlet.
Booby trap
Call me!
Heavenly body
The real deal
SNAFU Sue
Lazy Daisy
Any thoughts anyone?
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
Starting to think
Of a new design. If only I can finally win a jacket on ebay.
Anytime one comes up (in a 42 chest), they go pretty quickly and for more than I can afford.
Still, at least I can design the artwork in the meantime.
Anytime one comes up (in a 42 chest), they go pretty quickly and for more than I can afford.
Still, at least I can design the artwork in the meantime.
Thursday, 19 August 2010
A cool website/forum
If you are interested in 30's and 40's clothing, civilian or military, there is a great website to check out. It's called 'The Fedora lounge' and there are a lot of people with a lot of knowledge on A2's here.
www.thefedoralounge.com
Check out the ww2 section.
www.thefedoralounge.com
Check out the ww2 section.
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
Prepare the surface
More good info from people (thx silver dollar).
Make sure the surface of the leather is free from impurities like grease, as the paint might not take to the surface.
The other thing suggested by several people, was to very lightly (and i mean lightly), rub the area to be painted with a VERY FINE wet and dry paper. The idea being that the paint will sink into the surface and bond to the leather. A bit like a tatoo.
I would practice this on a scrap bit of leather first, to get the technique right.
Make sure the surface of the leather is free from impurities like grease, as the paint might not take to the surface.
The other thing suggested by several people, was to very lightly (and i mean lightly), rub the area to be painted with a VERY FINE wet and dry paper. The idea being that the paint will sink into the surface and bond to the leather. A bit like a tatoo.
I would practice this on a scrap bit of leather first, to get the technique right.
Friday, 4 June 2010
Hurrah!
Got some nice feedback from several artists.
The general consensus is that acrylics are the way ahead in regards to paint.
One person also mentioned that they used a combination of fabric and leather paint, which adds authenticity. You might want to try this method on leather scraps first to get the formula right.
Someone also pointed out that they start with light colour and move to dark, instead of the way I suggested. So I guess it's down to you and you're composition. I suppose it works both ways. I did add shadow to the lighter skin base. But then again, I added highlight to the darker hair and dress. Plus a final highlight to the skin to give it a smooth feel.
happy painting.
The general consensus is that acrylics are the way ahead in regards to paint.
One person also mentioned that they used a combination of fabric and leather paint, which adds authenticity. You might want to try this method on leather scraps first to get the formula right.
Someone also pointed out that they start with light colour and move to dark, instead of the way I suggested. So I guess it's down to you and you're composition. I suppose it works both ways. I did add shadow to the lighter skin base. But then again, I added highlight to the darker hair and dress. Plus a final highlight to the skin to give it a smooth feel.
happy painting.
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