Electric Cat Dude
Needle-chuck Ninja
Did this for a friend who likes Plymouth Barracuda cars. Total time 3 hours. Airbrush, brush and colored pencil 10” x 7.5” on hot press illustration board.
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Electric Cat Dude
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Yeah you really have to understand how the object is shaped and how different surroundings will be reflected off it. It acts just like a big mirror with a lot of concave and convex surfaces. If you can visualize it that way then it’s a little easier to paint.
Electric Cat Dude
Needle-chuck Ninja
First experiment with acrylic gouache. I finally have a paint which allows me to wield a Custom Micron airbrush to its limits without clogging and tip buildup.
Black and white. Based on a photo of Sing Sing’s most notorious resident
“Sint Sinck”
10” x 15”
Acrylic Gouache and Ink
Crescent Hot Press Illustration Board
Black and white. Based on a photo of Sing Sing’s most notorious resident
“Sint Sinck”
10” x 15”
Acrylic Gouache and Ink
Crescent Hot Press Illustration Board
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Electric Cat Dude
Needle-chuck Ninja
Finished up with the backgrounds on this one and starting the first layer of feathers. Acryla Gouache works really well! Overgrown canary!
Electric Cat Dude
Needle-chuck Ninja
Just about done with the first layer feathers. I don’t know if I’m very fond of my technique for painting feathers. I may have to find a different one for future projects. Initial detailing of the face and beak have been accomplished as well.
Electric Cat Dude
Needle-chuck Ninja
UPDATES: Completed work on the feathers on the wings using Prussian blue and black. Feather lines were penned using calligraphy pen. Additional black and orange work done on the yellow feathers for depth and shaping. Currently working on the green headdress feathers. A lot of details left. But it’s coming along!
Electric Cat Dude
Needle-chuck Ninja
Final update of the evening. Headrest feathers painted and complete. Background masking removed.
erwin de pan
Mac-Valve Maestro!
Awesome.
Electric Cat Dude
Needle-chuck Ninja
Annnnd done!
“Macaw”
10 x 15”
Acrylic gouache and ink on hot press on Illustration board
Airbrush: Iwata Custom Micron CM-B
“Macaw”
10 x 15”
Acrylic gouache and ink on hot press on Illustration board
Airbrush: Iwata Custom Micron CM-B
Electric Cat Dude
Needle-chuck Ninja
Getting started on the next one. Guess who????
Electric Cat Dude
Needle-chuck Ninja
Hadn’t thought about that, but I guess you’re right!
I have parrots (but not a Macaw) and you'd be surprised how much the look in their eye can change.
Electric Cat Dude
Needle-chuck Ninja
As I recall I once attempted to pet the tail feathers of a macaw in a pet store. The bird let out an infuriated shriek and gave me one of the most intense looks of fury I’ve ever seen, man or otherwise. I believe they can convey emotions very well!
Electric Cat Dude
Needle-chuck Ninja
Just about finished with the backgrounds!
Electric Cat Dude
Needle-chuck Ninja
Background complete, Frisket masking removed and workable fixative applied to protect it. Ready to begin work on Mando’s armor and helmet.
Electric Cat Dude
Needle-chuck Ninja
Into everyone’s life a little rain must fall. Mine came in a torrent. This shows the hazards of using gouache mixed with 100% Windsor and Newton Acrylic Flow Improver. The pain and heavy areas lifted when a Frisket mask was applied. Unfortunately I do not believe the damage is recoverable. The good news is that I’ve come up with a new concept illustration for this as a replacement. In the beginning work on that again. I suppose I can redo this as a back up plan if it becomes necessary.
Electric Cat Dude
Needle-chuck Ninja
Initial concept sketch for new Mando painting using watercolor pencil on drafting vellum. I like the layout but there are some changes I want to make.
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