just wanted to say

[thainer]

I use sanded chalk pastels for stubble. I rub the stick on a nail file until I have a pile of dust. Then I dip the brush into the pile and lightly rub the brush on the area I want stubbled until i have the desired effect. I learned myself to paint because I am cheap and didn't want to wait several years for a head to come back from a painter. I have been painting for a few years and every head is better than the last (even the dreaded eyes) and I have the added benefit of being able to say I did that when it is finished. I am no Boot25 et al, but I have fun.

 

[Boondocksaint]

thanks thainer


and what also bugs me is the guy isnt that great of a painter...

boots is a far better painter and he helped more than once....

 

[Terminator_Fan_Game]

Some really well made points.
I think the issue is, this board really doesn't have that many do it yourselfers.
Members here for the most part are happy to pay to have sculpts commissioned or painted.
I've been working on a tutorial for quite awhile now, and promise to post it here when I'm finished.
I would love to see more guys pick up a brush and try this for themselves. It really is fun and believe me, it ain't as hard as some people would have you think, after all they're just doll heads

after seeing your incredible work, im hoping you do actually finish it sometime.
i have to admit, im very new to painting heads(and sculpting them) so id really appreciate a tutorial on how to paint better.

 

[Boondocksaint]

after seeing your incredible work, im hoping you do actually finish it sometime.
i have to admit, im very new to painting heads(and sculpting them) so id really appreciate a tutorial on how to paint better.

theres an airbrushing dvd out there by model kit builder david fisher which is fantastic

but i to would love a boot tutorial...id pay him for it!