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Post by kornbeef on Jan 3, 2006 19:43:02 GMT
Hi Guys, I would really appreciate some tips on painting fugures with oils, I'm ok with colour and blending etc. Problem is I'm not sure what is the best thinners/medium to use to maintain a smooth finish. In an earlier attempt I painted a 200mm Natasha by Pegaso, her skin looked really good but the when the paint dried all the brushmarks showed up. I want to practice before Karnstein7 arrives  Thanx in advance guys and girls |
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Post by Phantom Major on Jan 3, 2006 21:29:25 GMT
oil paints are tricky and i have only experimented with them a few times. Some people thin the paint whilst others don't, personally i didn't. The trick i have been told is too have the brush almost empty of paint, using a round tipped brush and too dab the paint on raher than brush it on. Don't be surprised if it takes 2-3 layers of paint to cover up the undercoat as this will help to avoid leaveing behind brush strokes.
I would also creat a drying box which is basically a sealable wooden box with a lamp inside it. The heat from the lamp will help too dry out the paint faster as it suaually takes a couple of days ofr oils too dry naturally.
hope this helps
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Post by drhall on Jan 3, 2006 21:31:57 GMT
I don't think there is an easy answer to your question. A lot of it is a matter of technique and experience (more commonly known as trial and error.) I have used a couple of books that specifically deal with painting figure models to try and cut the learning curve a bit. Both deal with oils, though not necessarily in the same manner.
"The System" Vol I: Figure painting by Francois Verlinden and Bob Letterman has a technique that I like. It does not require thinning.
Painting Girls in Miniature from Andrea Press is also very good. It has a more traditional approach to oils as well as several other techniques.
Hope this is of some help.
;D Dave Hall
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