Ape Skull

[Llew81]

I've had the kit for a couple of months now, but with the whole Covid situation I haven't been able to actually try and do anything yet (other than v quick dots and line sessions).. having to go into work as a key worker and then teach the kids at home left no time for anything else. Summer camps are open now and so I have a little more time.

Here is the first thing I have tried to actually spray or paint (what's the correct term?). I've also managed to somehow bend the needle of my airbrush (Iwata HP C-Plus) during some snatched practice time doing dots and lines so I don't suppose that helped much.
It's not really finished as I haven't gone back in with either white or black to finish off some shadows/highlights... I'm finding both black and white really tough so figured I'd quit whilst I was ahead rather than risk spoiling it too much.
I just used Comart trans black and trans smoke grey for it on regular cheapo printer paper. Thumbnail is what I was trying to copy.




Thanks
Rhod

 

[huskystafford]

Here is the first thing I have tried to actually spray or paint (what's the correct term?).

Enjoy?

I've also managed to somehow bend the needle of my airbrush (Iwata HP C-Plus) during some snatched practice time doing dots and lines so I don't suppose that helped much.

Sry to hear about your needle. I guess bending a needle is a part of this sport I guess. When I am not sure what I am doing I am using prong guard for needle.

There are also ways how to fix needles. Anyway, good job on your first try.

 

[jord001]

It came out looking pretty good looking at the reference. Would look even better if the sides were dark like the ref. You will get tip dry with black and white, its something you learn to minimise and manage it over time. All part of the airbrush learning curve. You will learn how to get it working better.
As for your needle you can roll the very tip of it between the handle and another hard flat surface to get the bend out of it as long as its not too badly damaged. Good work.

Lee

 

[Llew81]

As for your needle you can roll the very tip of it between the handle and another hard flat surface to get the bend out of it as long as its not too badly damaged. Good work.

Lee

Thanks.. just given this a try and it seems to have worked pretty well.

 

[musicmacd]

Looks good

 

[Karl Becker]

I'm also new to this, but based on the amount of time you have invested, I think it looks great! The dot texturing and fine line work are better than I can currently do. Good job!