DarkArtist's End of the Line Thread

[DarkArtist81]

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Oh yeah, it's the most draining thing I have ever tried to tackle. Originally I was tipped off to try and paint the red on the figure over the black, but my mind can't wrap around it. So now I painted the entire body red and will do the black on top of that.... hopefully it's easier.

One thing is for certain, it's a ***** to paint. But I will stay vigilant and see what I can accomplish.

 

[rabidwolverine21]

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I did the red body over black also,the advice i have for you is, i was testing the use of a sharpe, it works real well to outline the tatoos, then you can paint over it and it looks real good, the problem i had with mine was my primer clogged and crusted up on the body, about that time i realy realy was frustrated so i broke it, luckily someone was able to save me by offering me his body after he replaced it.

 

[DarkArtist81]

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I did the red body over black also,the advice i have for you is, i was testing the use of a sharpe, it works real well to outline the tatoos, then you can paint over it and it looks real good, the problem i had with mine was my primer clogged and crusted up on the body, about that time i realy realy was frustrated so i broke it, luckily someone was able to save me by offering me his body after he replaced it.

Thanks for the tip! That's a solid idea!

Sorry to hear about the frustrations though... I've certainly been there.. Never tossed a figure... but I've been pretty pissed off, that's for sure. My first Anakin repaint comes to mind. I did about 7 layers of paint on the face trying to get the right skin tone... It was pure Hell.

 

[DarkArtist81]

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Well guys... busy weekend... Just returned from the lair of Figuremaster Les and I am drained... but very very inspired and ready to start the week! I will post a full story, complete with pics tomorrow.... until then.. a small tease...

 

[Customikey]

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Well guys... busy weekend... Just returned from the lair of Figuremaster Les and I am drained... but very very inspired and ready to start the week! I will post a full story, complete with pics tomorrow.... until then.. a small tease...

Awe!! How come you guys live so far away?!!!!

Man...

 

[DarkArtist81]

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Awe!! How come you guys live so far away?!!!!

Man...

I know Mikey! Would be cool to get all the East Coast artists in the same room! Imagine what stuff we could talk about??! Would be cool.... Maybe if we all go to this years SDCC...

 

[DarkArtist81]

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Oh and I just want to say...

DREAMS DO COME TRUE!!!

After months of hard searching and offering free repaints... It happens... I have my damn Supes back!​

 

[Customikey]

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Supes is so gonna kick Rambo's ass.

 

[King Darkness]

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Glad to hear you finally got your HT Superman again!! By whats means did you get him Josh??

And thats awesome that you got to hang out with Les. Cant wait to hear more and to see some pix! You lucky SOB Josh.

Damn, the more I see those Rambos the more I want one, or both

Must refrain from ordering until I get Jabba and Throne and PF Leatherface. Once I'm over that hump I hope to get at least one Rambo. I just hope they arent to hard to come by by then

 

[DarkArtist81]

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Well I got the Supes really cheap, financed by the Jasons... same as Rambo... So I got lucky. Had to sacrifice a little... but now I have it.

My next Crusade.... Celtic Predator!

 

[galactiboy]

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Congrats Josh, glad you were able to get the figures you were wanting! And very cool you got to meet Les... but seriously, how big is that friggin' Dune Poster?!?

 

[nash]

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dang that's awesome Josh! I gotta pick up those rambos now, they look great!

 

[Shai]

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Well guys... busy weekend... Just returned from the lair of Figuremaster Les and I am drained... but very very inspired and ready to start the week! I will post a full story, complete with pics tomorrow.... until then.. a small tease...

DIDNT ANYBODY NOTICE WHO WAS THERE WITH THEM ON THAT PIC ???? JUST LOOK BEHIND THEM ,ITS ME,THE GREAT WORM HIMSELF !!!! SHAI HULUD !!!!

 

[figuremaster_les]

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Absolutely Shai!
That was the point of getting the picture.
I think some of the other members are represented in the figures....Josh will have to spell out who, but I am holding the Friday the 13th Pt. 6 that Josh did, and am darned happy to have it!

But yeah, I live and sleep beneath the giant German movie poster image of none other than Shai Hulud!

GB, the poster is 40 x 60 inches. Huge!

 

[Darren Carnall]

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<<--- hates that he lives so far away in the UK. Would be cool to all meet up

Its good that some of us can get together though

 

[die]

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Here is the slightly altered Sith Anakin for AbstractHarmony.... minus his robes, which I am still working on..

That is one wicked looking Anakin! Excellent job !

 

[pjam]

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Awesome guys! Love to see brethren together!

 

[DarkArtist81]

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Meeting of Minds...

In the shot above, in our last minutes before I left... we made sure and represented as many people as we could... Shai in the background, Les and I, AbstractHarmony's Sith Anakin, Bannister's Dracula kit and my gift to Les... Jason 6.

But to fully explain the visit, I would have to start from the beginning.... I drove out to the Figuremaster Lair from FL and arrived in his hometown around lunch, got lost... was redirected and had a fun time attempting to park in front of his house....

Once I arrived, we shook hands and enjoyed the moment... having actually met for the first time. (always shocking to meet the people behind the avatars)

I came inside and was introduced to his folks and learned that his mother made insanely good cornbread... We exchanged our loot and I showed him my work for the first time... Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon, Wolverine, Maul and the Wolf kit. We took a breather for a moment and I prepared to enter the most insanely awesome room, filled with more custom magic than I could possible have been expecting....

I saw it all... The amazing 1939 Batman set... which I have to say looks even more fantastic and inspiring than in pictures, especially that Joker. It's really a magnificent piece... so much that my eyes were just drawn to that psychotic gaze.

The Aliens section drew me in instantly as well.... To see that magnificent Hicks, Ripley and Vasquez in person was really worth the trip in and of itself. Again, even more jaw-droppingly spectacular when you hold it in your hands.

The actual Aliens themselves were so kickass as well, just the subtle work done on every inch of them... magnificent.

His Star Wars area was even more shocking... standing my Anakin next to his was amazing to me and taught me a lot without Les even having to say a word. Luke and those spot on eyes, his custom Darth Vaders, Obi-Wan's and so many more that I cannot even begin to go into....

TO BE CONTINUED...

 

[DarkArtist81]

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PART 2


After I was done gawking and drooling all over myself, we took a short trip to Wal-Mart for supplies... where I rode alongside Les in the LES-Mobile....

We dug through box after box and folder after folder before finally becoming exausted and just sitting down to talk for a bit. Which for Les and I, becomes a few hours...

We watched some of his old videos he did during his younger days and at last... at 4 am.... I went and crashed in the guest bed....

The next morning we talked shop for a bit and he gave me a few pointers on stuff I hadn't known... And I prepared to leave.... It was sad to go after spending just that one day, and I know that I still did not see everything that could be seen or said everything that could have been said... But I left with a feeling of artistic growth and overflowing with inspiration.

Les is a great friend and I am honored to have been able to spend time with him and his parents for that one day, It's not everyday that painters get together and share their love for this hobby we so lovingly go after, nor talk about the very livelyhood that puts food on our tables and toys on our shelves. It was great to have that chance, hang out with a mentor and a friend of mine....

It will not be the last trip and hopefully one day more of the Freaks can get together and share the magic....

Again, Super huge thanks to Les for letting this all come together and for taking the time out of his insane schedule to have me. You rule man!

 

[TOE]

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That Mr.Freeze is bad ass