DarkArtist's Creations of DOOM!

[DarkKnight2k4]

Gid Josh, your Pred is amazing ...

I don't even want to take mine out of the box at this point.

Your's taked the cake.

[El Roranous]

Awesome PRedator repaint Josh and I am also delighted to see Wolverine's head on the table. :rock :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks everyone! I am having a blast painting and hoping to get a lot done this week as well. Trying to get a lot of stuff out to people before Thanksgiving. :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Good news guys! Tonight I got a lot of that middle ground work done on the skin tones of at least 10 heads tonight. That would be the dark lights in the cracks and crevices. It's coming along nicely, I think by the end of the week we should have at least 80% of the work on my table finished. :rock

And great news for those who missed out on the Spooktacular Subject 560 EX. I turned a regular into the EX with just a suit change and some major blood. Will post pics tomorrow. Waaaay too tired to do it now. :lol

[Anzik Hayes]

Hey Josh, did you check out Spenser's Wesley?

[gdb]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3645.jpg



That is a beautiful Predator, man!

Could you walk us through what you did to him?

[DarkArtist81]

That is a beautiful Predator, man!

Could you walk us through what you did to him?

Thanks! Yeah, I can do a quick walkthrough!

I put the figure together and first mixed a cream color to paint the base of the figure's skin tone. I painted the front torso, biceps and forearms, forehead and legs entirely cream. I then went over that with Burnt Sienna for the start of his spots, did a few layers here and there to get a nice dept. I came back with Burnt Umber for a few dark areas on his shoulders and back as well as the bottoms of the legs. Lastly I painted black dots from the dark to the light as the colors faded together. Lots of attention was paid to the chest and abs as well as the arms and legs to get a nice pattern as well as a good color fade.

I finished up by redoing the cream and brown markings on the brow and upper mouth area and painted the same layers as the body on the forehead, using Les' example as reference. I sealed the body and pulled on the net.

I painted the armor a goldish bronze and added some blue green corrosion in the grooves, blending it with black in areas to get a nice old look. I finished off with a quick highlight of bronze to make it pop.

Also did some layers on the hand and feet ridges, to try and match the reference I had... which was not much. :lol

But that was it. Took me two days and a lot of learning to get it done, but it was a nice break from skin tones. :rock

[DarkKnight2k4]

And great news for those who missed out on the Spooktacular Subject 560 EX. I turned a regular into the EX with just a suit change and some major blood. Will post pics tomorrow. Waaaay too tired to do it now. :lol

:chew

Man you know this makes me happy !!!! :chew:chew

And it's mine !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :chew:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew

[gdb]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3642.jpg



WOW!! That was a lot of work for 2 days. And it all paid off, that Predator is a piece of art!

How does the repainted head work with the helmet? Is there a danger of damaging the paint job?

[DarkArtist81]

WOW!! That was a lot of work for 2 days. And it all paid off, that Predator is a piece of art!

How does the repainted head work with the helmet? Is there a danger of damaging the paint job?

Thanks man! I really love my Predator, can't wait to tackle the Pred 2 Elder when it comes. As for the mask, it doesn't mess up the paint apps at all. That sealer works wonders, you have to come at it with something pretty harsh to damage it.

Tonight I finished my "Stairwell Fight" Bond, Almost finished a Wolverine for Venny and am coming ever closer to getting these Obi Wan heads finished and out of my sight. lol

Also finally took pics of my "cheater" Spooktacular edition 560.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/headbond.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3648.jpg

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[pixletwin]

I love the bloodwork on the Bond! Very cool. Also like the Dead 560. What clothes did you use on him?

[El Roranous]

What do you use as sealer? I have done some minor painting and would like it to be permanent.

By the way I love that Craig Bond. :rock

[pjam]

Dude, THAT Craig is just sickness, totally ILL, Bro. Love it. :cool:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/headbond.jpg

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[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a lot Paul, I had a blast working on that. I cut straps from the Aliens USCM ammo bags I had laying around and wasn't going to use, so I cut them and made suspenders for Bond, to match closely enough to the reference shots I had...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/CR_0892.jpg

What do you use as sealer? I have done some minor painting and would like it to be permanent.

By the way I love that Craig Bond. :rock

Thanks Rory! I use Model Master Acryl gloss and flat clear for my sealers.

I love the bloodwork on the Bond! Very cool. Also like the Dead 560. What clothes did you use on him?

Thank you very much Master Marc. I used a gray suit from Ebay for the 560 and the stock pants. I just brushed light gray on the pants to get them light enough to work. I bloodied the hell out of the shirt and voila... close enough!!

[gdb]

That Craig would net a fortune on eBay!

[TheObsoleteMan]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3648.jpg
That picture right there is a perfect example of just how talented you and the other artists on this board are. It looks like a real person standing next to a toy. Brilliant work.

[Jen]

WOW Josh - that Craig Bond is f'n FANTASTIC!!! Most excellent work there....that just may be my favorite of all the figures you have customized. Simply awesome!!! :rock :rock :rock Got my Bale head in....I'll be contacting you after the new year about The Machinist. :D :D

[Grange Wallis]

As I posted in the "other" thread... You'll have to losethe belt... The Rules of Wearing A Suit state; it's either one or the other when it comes to belts and suspenders! James Bond kills, thrills and breaks hearts & the rules all the time, but those rules are definately sacred to him.

Love that custom though!

[hurricane]

breath taking as always mate, so the BIG question from me is what Brand paints do you use, im thinking model master? go on tell, im sick of messing with 4 diferent brands on face work..........:o

[lerath666]

Hey DA, what ever happened to your origins Kurgan project?

[DarkArtist81]

Hey DA, what ever happened to your origins Kurgan project?

Well, it's always something I think about. But really, it was just too big for me at the time. Still something I would like to accomplish, but maybe when I can sculpt a bit better. Kurgan deserves more. :lol

breath taking as always mate, so the BIG question from me is what Brand paints do you use, im thinking model master? go on tell, im sick of messing with 4 diferent brands on face work..........:o

I know the feeling Glenn. Personally I use Model Master Acryl for all skin tones and such, I sometimes use the cheaper Apple Barrel stuff for hair and dirt (washes). And thanks for the praise man, from you that really means a LOT to me. :rock

As I posted in the "other" thread... You'll have to losethe belt... The Rules of Wearing A Suit state; it's either one or the other when it comes to belts and suspenders! James Bond kills, thrills and breaks hearts & the rules all the time, but those rules are definately sacred to him.

Love that custom though!

Thanks Grange! And especially for the tip. I had no idea! Consider the belt gone.

WOW Josh - that Craig Bond is f'n FANTASTIC!!! Most excellent work there....that just may be my favorite of all the figures you have customized. Simply awesome!!! :rock :rock :rock Got my Bale head in....I'll be contacting you after the new year about The Machinist. :D :D

Thanks a million Jen! It's one of my favorites too! Thanks to Andy's amazing artistry I was able to make it. A lot of credit goes out to him for making it happen.

That picture right there is a perfect example of just how talented you and the other artists on this board are. It looks like a real person standing next to a toy. Brilliant work.

Wow.... Thank you so very much man. Comments like that make my day, I love customizing... And it is always my goal to have my figures live up to SSC's and Hot Toys standards. It's even better when I can surpass them. :lol

[MaulFan]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3651.jpg

Between Andy's sculpting, and your painting, that is one of the most life-like 1/6 heads I've ever seen, utterly fantastic Josh, great work.

[Cocoboloboy]

:bow Best Bond paint job I've seen. That looks fantastic.:google

[DarkKnight2k4]

Thanks man! I really love my Predator, can't wait to tackle the Pred 2 Elder when it comes. As for the mask, it doesn't mess up the paint apps at all. That sealer works wonders, you have to come at it with something pretty harsh to damage it.

Tonight I finished my "Stairwell Fight" Bond, Almost finished a Wolverine for Venny and am coming ever closer to getting these Obi Wan heads finished and out of my sight. lol

Also finally took pics of my "cheater" Spooktacular edition 560.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/headbond.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3648.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3649.jpg

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:chew:chew

Simply Amazing Josh ! WOW !

I am so happy to see how that came out ! Def not a cheat on the SS Spook, but an improved version ! I am a very happy camper. I can't wait for the next one ! :monkey3

And that Bond !!!! Dude... that is far superior than anything out there... if SSC could meet that quality it would be a different world.

You are an awesome talent.

[Les Walker]

Magnificent paints Josh! :rock

That Craig is inspired!

I see you did what we discussed with his eyes. Especially after he exerts himself, that way the blue glows a bit due to the red eye thing he gets.
SUPER! And only you would do the bloodied version! :D

Astounding work!

:rock :rock :rock

[Voorhees27]

Josh, My God is that Craig custom absolutely stunning, bro, this is your BEST work yet!!! A+++ all day long, take a bow man!!!!

P.S. Mr. Connery is lookin' sweet dude! :D

[DarkArtist81]

Big thanks to everyone and the astoundingly kind words about my Bond. It really was one of the most fun figures I have ever made and a lot of love went into creating it.

Here is Vennys finished Wolverine sculpt on a donor body (mine), and Pix Asajj sculpt on another one of my personal figure bodies. Sad thing is, I like the one I did for him better. I might have to redo mine now. :lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3669.jpg

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[pixletwin]

Awesome work DA. I just LOVE the little veins on her head. Can't wait to see it in person! :rock :rock :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Awesome work DA. I just LOVE the little veins on her head. Can't wait to see it in person! :rock :rock :rock

Thanks Pix! The veins were a LOT of fun to pull off. As was the skin tone. You will see it a lot better in person, I took great care to make it sickly pale and not so much pure white or gray.

Now to get Han finished and Faramir! :rock

[pixletwin]

If Faramir gives ya any more trouble just-a-slap him around. You have my permission. :D

[Voorhees27]

Hey Josh take a pic of all your work in progress, I love to see the behind the scenes look!

The Wolverine looks amazing by the way!!! :chew

[Phil]

The Bond figure is amazingly executed, and a unique portrayal, to boot.

[The ill Jedi]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3651.jpg

Josh, I mentioned it while we were playing Call of Duty, but I'll say it again, that Craig Bond is AMAZING!! I foresee myself sending you a LOT more money soon. :D :rock

[SkyZero]

Well, I suppose I'm just repeating what others have said, but your Daniel Craig, Asaji, and Wolverine all look incredible. It's amazing to see how your skills have grown in such a short time period. By the way, I think you surpassed Sideshow's and Hot Toy's standards about 228 pages ago.:D

[DarkKnight2k4]

DA that looks amazing.

You never cease to amaze me.

And Pix... would you stop hogging all the best pieces !:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

[p!tu]

weres my zombie:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

[pixletwin]

Suck on this p!tu:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3675.jpg

:rock :rock :rock

[p!tu]

Suck on this p!tu:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3675.jpg

:rock :rock :rock

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl your such a Douche!!!!!!

[DarkArtist81]

weres my zombie:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

Don't worry bro. I'm trying to get the other Dad head painted and the shoes so I can just ship out the whole deal in one swoop this Wednesday. So keep a look out man, I want to make this P!tu pack a special one. :rock

[Bannister]

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl your such a Douche!!!!!!

You're such a douche. Insult the man properly.

[lerath666]

Don't worry bro. I'm trying to get the other Dad head painted and the shoes so I can just ship out the whole deal in one swoop this Wednesday. So keep a look out man, I want to make this P!tu pack a special one. :rock

wonders why DA is making a figure of his dad for Pitu.

[p!tu]

Don't worry bro. I'm trying to get the other Dad head painted and the shoes so I can just ship out the whole deal in one swoop this Wednesday. So keep a look out man, I want to make this P!tu pack a special one. :rock

awesome!!! Thanks man!! No rush! im just kidding!!!

ASS!! for Banny!!!! ****** * ***** * ** * *

[Bannister]

awesome!!! Thanks man!! No rush! im just kidding!!!

ASS!! for Banny!!!! ****** * ***** * ** * *

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

[DarkKnight2k4]

Suck on this p!tu:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3675.jpg

:rock :rock :rock


Come on pix ! That one hurt me !! :rotfl:lol:rotfl

[Voorhees27]

Josh, i'm so use to coming home from work and seeing some new work you've done, whats up man? :lol I, and I think I speak for most of us here, believe the least you could do is have something newly painted to display each day, is that too much to ask.......... :tap

:D Just busting you balls man, I love to see your work here and didn't want to see this thread fall to page 2.

[DarkArtist81]

:rotfl:lol:rotfl

Thanks Roy! Good news is, tomorrow my 4 day weekend starts!! LOTS of time to paint, so a LOT of work will get done. ILL's stuff will be completed, Meta's stuff, Venny's stuff, a few others and possibly yours too! It's got potential to be one Hell of a good work week. So keep an eye on this thread for the next few days. :rock:rock:rock

[metaphorge]

:rotfl:lol:rotfl

Thanks Roy! Good news is, tomorrow my 4 day weekend starts!! LOTS of time to paint, so a LOT of work will get done. ILL's stuff will be completed, Meta's stuff, Venny's stuff, a few others and possibly yours too! It's got potential to be one Hell of a good work week. So keep an eye on this thread for the next few days. :rock:rock:rock
Good things come to those who wait.

[mrhatrulez]

:rotfl:lol:rotfl

Thanks Roy! Good news is, tomorrow my 4 day weekend starts!! LOTS of time to paint, so a LOT of work will get done. ILL's stuff will be completed, Meta's stuff, Venny's stuff, a few others and possibly yours too! It's got potential to be one Hell of a good work week. So keep an eye on this thread for the next few days. :rock:rock:rock


I'm hoping to see mine finished soon! Get to work Josh!!!!
:horse

[DarkKnight2k4]

In seeing DA's work, I have learned patience to be a virtue... I don't have it, but I know its worth the wait.

Let me know when I can get on that long list of yours man. Lot's of stuff in my head. :monkey1

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a lot guys! And DK, now would most certainly be the time bro. I am at my lowest commission level in months. Especially after this weekend. :lol

Bring it on!! :rock

[DarkKnight2k4]

Awesome !!! PM Coming your way !!!!!!!!

[mrhatrulez]

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd210/mrhatrulez/headlessobi.jpg

Something is missing... I just can't put my finger on it...

Help me Josh Kenobi... you're my only hope!

:D

[DarkArtist81]

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd210/mrhatrulez/headlessobi.jpg

Something is missing... I just can't put my finger on it...

Help me Josh Kenobi... you're my only hope!

:D

:lol:rotfl:lol:rotfl

Great news man!! I just finished with one Obi and will be putting the final touches on the other two today! TODAY is the day they get done! :rock

[mrhatrulez]

Yahoo! Can't wait!

[Khev]

Big thanks to everyone and the astoundingly kind words about my Bond. It really was one of the most fun figures I have ever made and a lot of love went into creating it.

Here is Vennys finished Wolverine sculpt on a donor body (mine), and Pix Asajj sculpt on another one of my personal figure bodies. Sad thing is, I like the one I did for him better. I might have to redo mine now. :lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3669.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3671.jpg

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Holy crap Josh! Its been a while since I've seen some of your customs. You just keep getting better and better. Jackman, Craig, and the veins in Asajj head? Insane.... :google

[venakin skywalker]

dam... I just love your work josh.... and I do plan on sending you other stuff to paint.. the wait is well worth it...

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a lot guys, for not only the kind words and support.. But for being so damn patient with me and my constant delays and shipping woes. You guys make it all worth while and I can't tell you how much it means to me.

Well, it's hard to be excited and post something I painted with Les going through what he is... But I promised.. so here goes.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3676.jpg

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[Batty]

What can I say that hasn't already been said? You continue to impress me, my friend! :duff

[DarkArtist81]

What can I say that hasn't already been said? You continue to impress me, my friend! :duff

Thanks a lot Batty. This weekend has been busy and I am happy to have a LOT to reveal. Here is the next batch.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3688.jpg

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[TheObsoleteMan]

Love the zombie Doc going after headless Ripley. Guess he's done with the appetizer and he's going back for the main course.

Weathered jumpsuit on Medi Boba is rockin' too.

[mrhatrulez]

So... Very... HAPPY!!!!!
Come to me, my Obi head, come!!

:rotfl

[Voorhees27]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3689.jpg

Oh baby I think I can see a couple Arnie heads in the distant background!!!! :monkey5 Man I can't wait and like everyone else here has said I KNOW the wait is well worth it!

Good job as usual Josh!!! :monkey4

[El Roranous]

I would love to see the work you have done on the Buffy PF so far. The original paint apps on that were so weak in my opinion, I bet you will make her look perfect.

[pixletwin]

Great work on my Han Solo Josh! :rock

I see you put my Faramir in a time-out. :lol

[DarkArtist81]

Great work on my Han Solo Josh! :rock

I see you put my Faramir in a time-out. :lol

Thanks a lot guys! Yeah, Faramir is in time out for sure. :lol

But he will be the next to be tackled, as will the Terminators, Meta's stuff and last of Venakins' work. Also the Buffy PF, I have not actually started on... since it is a personal project. BUT, thanks to fast movement on commissions I might actually be able to start on her this week. I really want to save that thing. :rock

[Les Walker]

Good for you Josh. I can't wait to see your Buffster.
The rest are all tops too. Glad to see your stuff always.
Thanks for thinking of me. Means a lot.

BTW, God willing, I will see that view in January. Hope all that works out. I do anyway. Timewise and family and all. I am still planning on it. Can't wait to see your collection again.

[Phil]

You got a Christmas tree up already? :lol

I wish I had a workspace like that. I painted two heads today, on the floor. My back is killing me.

Great stuff. Your detail is insane. I wish I could do eyes as well as you.

[DarkArtist81]

You got a Christmas tree up already? :lol

I wish I had a workspace like that. I painted two heads today, on the floor. My back is killing me.

Great stuff. Your detail is insane. I wish I could do eyes as well as you.

Thanks a lot Phil! Eyes take a lot of time to get right, but just keep practicing and you will be doing great in no time. You are already doing excellent work, I'm sure it won't be long.

As for the X-Mas tree, my wife couldn't help it. She's too damn cute, so I just let her do whatever she wants. :lol

Good for you Josh. I can't wait to see your Buffster.
The rest are all tops too. Glad to see your stuff always.
Thanks for thinking of me. Means a lot.

BTW, God willing, I will see that view in January. Hope all that works out. I do anyway. Timewise and family and all. I am still planning on it. Can't wait to see your collection again.

No problem Les, You are my best friend... Anything that effects you so deeply, affects me too. And I hope you can come down in January, and that your Mother is doing a bit better by then as well. FX would not be the same without you.

[DarkArtist81]

Here are is a recent repainted Superman head as well as a look at the in work Buffy.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3697.jpg

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[metaphorge]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3695.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3689.jpg
Everything is looking wondertful, that Mulder is a thing of true beauty.

BTW, who is the naked girl to the right of the picture?

[DarkArtist81]

Everything is looking wondertful, that Mulder is a thing of true beauty.

BTW, who is the naked girl to the right of the picture?

Thanks man! Mulder was tough, but I am very happy with the results. The eyes really saved it in the end. The SSC sculpt is a little big on the lips and jawline.

As for the naked girl, that is Graduation Day Buffy. She is in work at the moment, only first coat on the hair and face. But should have something going here soon for her.

[MaulFan]

Awesome work as usual Josh, really dig the Mulder, since I have that piece, I know where you've taken it from, great job. Check out my customs thread if you get a chance, I'd love to hear feedback from ya.

[venakin skywalker]

Here are is a recent repainted Superman head as well as a look at the in work Buffy.


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3701.jpg




josh is this one mine?

[abstractharmony]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3705.jpg

Wow, Josh get's his very own stripshow from SMG.

Nice going brother.

[Les Walker]

Yeah, that is hot! Not owning any PFs or statues, much less the Buffy, SHE LOOKS GREAT! GIT 'ER DONE Josh! :naughty

[DarkKnight2k4]

It all looks amazing. I can't wait to see more everytime I come by.

Getting some stuff with you is a def.

What a talent.

[MaulFan]

Josh, I sent you an important PM, if you don't get it, shoot me one so we can discuss something.

[DarkArtist81]

Buffy is done! Hair looks a bit more yellow in these shots but in person it has much more depth. About 3 or 4 layers of various browns and blonde to get the look I was aiming for.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3709.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3708.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3710.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3711.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3712.jpg

[pjam]

SMG looks amazing Josh, nicely done. I am now wondering why her top was pulled down, was there something done we shouldn't know about? :lol

[DarkArtist81]

SMG looks amazing Josh, nicely done. I am now wondering why her top was pulled down, was there something done we shouldn't know about? :lol

:lol Thanks Paul! Well, the top down shot.... :D

I just wanted to be sure I had her shoulders and chest painted right, just in case the shirt moved... Didn't want to have a solid paint line like a farmers tan on a hot rack like that. :lol

[Shropt]

Wow, simply wow!

I think Buffy is your best human paintjob ever. Wow.

[MaulFan]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3710.jpg
"Josh violated me :("

Haha, just busting balls Josh, you did a great job, but between the expression of the sculpt and your "photo" earlier, it seemed fitting :) Scully was hotter though.

[pjam]

:lol Thanks Paul! Well, the top down shot.... :D

I just wanted to be sure I had her shoulders and chest painted right, just in case the shirt moved... Didn't want to have a solid paint line like a farmers tan on a hot rack like that. :lol

:rotfl I thought there might have been a special chest request... :rotfl

[MaulFan]

Hey Josh, for your sig, Les mentioned some Red headed Russian you did, can you post a pic of her for me to use in your sig. Appreciated. Also, I PMed you back about that issue we discussed earlier, let me know if you got it.

[Zoomaround]

Hey Josh. I like what you did with the Buffy repaint. You gave her a soft, youthful appearance. And on that note, I also love the repaint you did on Superman. You gave him an intense facial expression that makes him appear more distinguished.

As always, GREAT work!

[DarkArtist81]

Hey Josh, for your sig, Les mentioned some Red headed Russian you did, can you post a pic of her for me to use in your sig. Appreciated. Also, I PMed you back about that issue we discussed earlier, let me know if you got it.

Here is is... in the female challenge. It was Anna Gumilyov... a Russion assassin. :rock

http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21804

Thank you everyone for the kind words about Buffy, she was a toughie. I got this Statue from Adam over at DSC for a good price and have been trying to get to it. It was hard to get a good eye position due to the long lashes, but I was able to give it something special...

Superman was a blast too, I really wanted a more intense expression. Shots of Venny's soon as well, it's done as well.

[MaulFan]

Thanks Josh, this will look good in your sig :)

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2735.jpg

[icruise]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3678.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3679.jpg]
Can you tell me where you got the base jacket for this? And is the head a custom sculpt? I assume the rest is from the Hot Toys T-800?

[El Roranous]

Buffy looks so sad. :(

She does look a ton better than how she comes from Sideshow though. Good work bro! :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Can you tell me where you got the base jacket for this? And is the head a custom sculpt? I assume the rest is from the Hot Toys T-800?

I got lucky finding that coat on Ebay. It is a Allied tank commander coat, bleached a bit, leather bits glued on and pins pushed in/cut/glued. I just noticed the chain is on the wrong arm, but I will fix that. I got the chain from a tub stopper from the grocery store. :lol

The head is from H2Creative.com.

Also.. I just updated my site and got the SSC banners rotating finally. :lol

http://darkartist81.tripod.com/

[Les Walker]

WOW JOSH! :eek
Buffy looks amazing!

Just tremendous!
Five dancing Wookies for you my friend!
:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew

Damn!

And I like that she's sad. She often was. Great character catch. Great paint.
Now, DON'T SELL HER BEFORE I CAN GET DOWN THERE AND SEE HER IN PERSON, DAMMIT! :lol
Keep something! This is a good one to keep.

Great work. One of your best.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a lot Les! And don't worry. Buffy WILL be staying for sure. I got that for a steal of a price, almost like a gift. So I don't feel right selling it. Besides, it was almost like a gift for the wife too. :D

I can't wait for you to see it. I just need to get some decent lighting for my PF's. Buffy looks too tan under yellow lights. :lol

[DarkKnight2k4]

Man that is awesome what you did with her. I always felt like Sideshow short-changed us when it came to that piece.

But you more than showed what a little passion and dedication can do for any piece.

Truly a wonder. Glad you are keeping her as a part of your collection...

Now that Terminator... If you let that guy, LET ME KNOW ! :D

[drunk_leprechaun]

holy crap!! that buffy paintjob is ****ing unreal josh!@beautiful work man!:rock

[die]

that Buffy looks amazing, so does the Terminator! Seriously, that is some awesome skill right there.

[MaulFan]

Josh, your sig awaits you ;)

[Voorhees27]

Josh, the Buffy looks amazing! The Terminator looks awesome too man, I can't wait!!!!

[abstractharmony]

I got a little package in the mail this morning.

This is what I'va managed to put together tonight.

More to follow...

TPM Obi-Wan

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/abstractharmony/figs1.jpg

Clone Wars Anakin

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/abstractharmony/figs2.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/abstractharmony/figs3.jpg

Ki-Adi Mundi

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/abstractharmony/figs6.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/abstractharmony/figs4.jpg

[pixletwin]

Is that you in the background?

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/abstractharmony/figs4.jpg

I wanna see more pics of that. :rock

[MaulFan]

Wow, with Josh's paint, Ki-Adi blends right in with the Sideshow lineup, provided if he still has those Hasbro freak hands those will have to be hidden.

[abstractharmony]

No, he's on a Buck. Looks pretty good. I'll post full length tomorrow.

Pix, yes, that is me.

[DarkArtist81]

ROCK ON! Nice work Mark! You work QUICK!! :lol

Can't wait to see the full shots. I was really pumped to see these go out to you finally and now that they are in their rightful home.... it brings a tear to my eye.

[Anzik Hayes]

Wow that makes for a spectacular scene!!

Makes me want to go start repainting stuff just for fun but my forearms are just shot tonight.

We ought to take a poll about who has 1/6 versions of themselves out there.

[DarkArtist81]

Got a Wolfman SSE PF today!! I repainted the eyes, touched up the face and hair, also did the nails and feet a bit too. Just wanted more contrast on the teeth, eyes and nails than it originally came. Hope you guys like it.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3713.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3714.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3717.jpg

[Phil]

Nice!

Do you prefer painting the 1/4 scale stuff? The Buffy turned out great as well, (And did people expect you to paint it with the shirt in place? Pervs.:rotfl) and it made me think that larger scale must be fun to paint.

[icruise]

We ought to take a poll about who has 1/6 versions of themselves out there.
I do, for one. :D

I haven't tried dressing myself up as a jedi yet, but it's on the agenda...

[DarkArtist81]

Nice!

Do you prefer painting the 1/4 scale stuff? The Buffy turned out great as well, (And did people expect you to paint it with the shirt in place? Pervs.:rotfl) and it made me think that larger scale must be fun to paint.

Thanks! And actually I do kinda prefer painting 1/4th scale PF's. You can do so much more detail work and it's a bit easier. And it is so very worth it in the end.

You can also have the most expressive eyes due to the fixed pose, you don't have to worry about restricting movement to make the eyes work for the pose.

[DarkKnight2k4]

Looks awsome Josh... I love the contrast as well.

If they weren;t so big it would be easier to send you PF's ! lol.

[DarkArtist81]

Here are shots of the reworked Buffy. WILL take better ones tomorrow, just didn't have time tonight. I removed the eyelashes, repainted the eyes and face, and redid the hair highlights. Also some pics of in work Luke and a few Uni Monsters items that will soon see my brush.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3721.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3723.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3722.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3719.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3718.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3725.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3724.jpg

[Jen]

That looks AWESOME Josh!!! :rock :rock I especially love what you did to the nails!!!! He is an awesome statue and you just made him look even better!! :D :D :D

[pixletwin]

There is a great likeness under the mediocre paint apps from the production factory!!! I can't wait to see what you do with it Josh.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3719.jpg

[DarkKnight2k4]

I can't wait to see the finished product. I know Josh is going to make us all want one ... :monkey3:monkey5:monkey3

[mrhatrulez]

Josh, sent you a PM!

[DarkArtist81]

I'm at work and it sucks....:monkey2

but...

MY HULK PF IS HERE!!!! :banana

[pixletwin]

I'm at work and it sucks....:monkey2

but...

MY HULK PF IS HERE!!!! :banana

:fireworks :rock :rock :rock :fireworks

[DarkKnight2k4]

:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew

Oh yeah... oh yeah....

[DarkArtist81]

Pics of my Hulk here...

http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27181

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3731.jpg

[Les Walker]

Good LORD!

No wonder you wanted it!

[DarkArtist81]

Good LORD!

No wonder you wanted it!

:lol:rotfl:lol:rotfl:lol Yeah, he is a biiiiiiig b*tch. :lol

Worth every penny.

[pjam]

J-Bro,
Hope to see your finished B Luke soon. Can't wait actually, you know why. :lol Any day now. Really is a great sculpt, don'tcha think?

[MaulFan]

Congrats on the score Josh, it's a very impressive statue. I know you're a busy dude so it's all good, just wondering if you received the email I sent you a few days ago? Look forward to what you share with us next.

[DarkArtist81]

Yes I did Sean... just been so damn crazy busy that I haven't been able to respond. But I will here tonight.

Just finished my Luke..... It was really a lot of fun, especially the bruising.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3737.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3740.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3741.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3743.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3744.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3745.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3746.jpg

[Shropt]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3741.jpg

:bow:bow:bow

[Mooncat]

I likes

Feels like he is a minute or two away from nursing his stump in his hand (ooooer missus nudge nudge wink wink)

[The Craw]

he looks like he did when that guy in the black suit told him who his father was. anybody remember that part.

[Rogue Trooper]

Nice one, massive improvement with those cool bruises.

[Les Walker]

Fantastic repaint Josh! You really set the bar high with that one!
And I have to follow it with one for a customer! AH! :D

Needless to say, my own personal one won't be so damaged. I want him pre-duel.

You really outdid yourself on this one. Get that Vader and set those boys up!
This is one for the ages! :rock

[Anzik Hayes]

Damn you Josh!! Now I really want this one!!

[King Darkness]

Yes I did Sean... just been so damn crazy busy that I haven't been able to respond. But I will here tonight.

Just finished my Luke..... It was really a lot of fun, especially the bruising.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3737.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3740.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3741.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3743.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3744.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3745.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3746.jpg

In a perfect world THATS what our figures would look like from production.

Then again that would leave guys like Josh ans Les less to do, we and dont want that:D

Great job as always Josh:rock

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a lot everyone. I had been looking forward to this figure from the moment SSC got the license. And with being bogged down with the latest commissions, I really needed the pick me up. :D

[bwayne]

I was really pleased with the factory paints, but the eyes on your repaint are fantastic. Another figure ruined for me by Josh.:D

[Anzik Hayes]

Hey is that the Pampered Chef Stone Pizza cooker thingy?

I've got a ton of that stuff!! Man it cooks everything great.

Sorry, back to your regular scheduled program.

[Sachiel]

DA, did you resew the pocket(s) on? They look a closer together (and accurate) than others.

[DarkArtist81]

DA, did you resew the pocket(s) on? They look a closer together (and accurate) than others.

Nope, but the water treatment really helped them look not so far apart. I think it's all about the clothing drying on the body that helps give it weight that really isn't there normally.

Hey is that the Pampered Chef Stone Pizza cooker thingy?

I've got a ton of that stuff!! Man it cooks everything great.

Sorry, back to your regular scheduled program.

Yeah, we use that stone for damn near anything. It works great. :rock

I was really pleased with the factory paints, but the eyes on your repaint are fantastic. Another figure ruined for me by Josh.:D

:rotfl Thanks man. Bespin Luke is something I have gone over and over in my head so I was really prepared for this repaint/rework. Glad to know that it was worth it in the long run. I'm really floored by so much positive response on this one.

[DarkArtist81]

Also, tonight... I worked my butt off and can say that my Pix Faramir is hours away from completion. Also repainted the regular Frankenstein figure, converted him into an SSE version.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3754.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3747.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3748.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3749.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3750.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3751.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3752.jpg

[venakin skywalker]

dam.. I wan a bespin luke sooooooooooooo freaken bad... too bad I'm soo broke.. hahah I like the intensity the figure has... awesome... and btw were you able to ship out my heads this weekend?

[Stendec]

Damn, awesome work DA, I freaking love that Frankensteins Monster!!

Not only is your paintwork exquisite, but you also seem to churn them out at an insane rate :rock :rock

[Les Walker]

Beautiful Frankenstein, Josh! I love what you did. Really suits your style too.

I have one, and dyed the coat black, but never repainted him because I had this great Billiken Frankenstein model I loved, but eventually sold :monkey2 and regreat selling....but I never tried to repaint him like I wanted to.
Your's really captures the movie style. Love the hair and the dark contrasts between that and his skin. Really nice moves man!

Just for the record, I met Karloff's daughter at the Mad Model Party II in L.A. in 1995 (sponsored by early Sideshow I might add!) and got to tell her how much her dad's performances meant to me. I had just painted my Billiken kit and was full of the Karloff mystique. He was a great actor, and this figure is really nice in my opinion. It does need work, as it is one of SS first 12" figures, and again, your repaint is really evocative and haunting and improves the figure immeasurably.

Maybe one day, I will dig mine out and repaint him once more. Your figure compells that old feeling.

Great work!!! :rock

[pjam]

Bes Luke Totally Rocks, Josh! BIG TIME! As does EVERYTHING else. Dude, you are knocking these outa the park.

I can't wait to see what you do with my Bes Luke and Hasblo Yoda with Backpack too! Now I'll have both a Dagobah AND FB Luke, yes! :rock :D

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a bunch Les, and nice to hear your take on this subject. Karloff did such a great job in the first two films, bringing so much emotion to a (until the second film) non speaking role. And once he did Bride, he made you feel even MORE for the Monster. Really was one of the most amazing performances I have ever seen from any actor. I think that is why The Monster is so timeless, not to mention Jack Pierce and his great makeup, or James Whale's direction. The stars really aligned on those two films.

That's great to hear about your experience meeting his daughter, and I hope you do get to paint this figure. It was really a lot of fun. The sculpt really gave and the contrast worked fantastically. Painting the forehead alone made me giddy. I loved it!

I will be doing the same to the Phantom and Dracula when I get them. So be on the lookout for it. :D

[Phil]

Nope, but the water treatment really helped them look not so far apart. I think it's all about the clothing drying on the body that helps give it weight that really isn't there normally.

Can you tell me more about this, or post a link? Is there anything more to it than just hanging the clothes on the figure wet to get a proper drape?

Love the latest repaints! I'm reluctant to start modifying my Sideshow figures, as that's a rabbit hole I'm not sure I should go down...

[pixletwin]

....my Pix Faramir is hours away from completion.

:blissy :blissy :blissy :blissy :blissy

SSE Frank Looks great Josh. LAM is on his way too. :rock

[MaulFan]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3741.jpg

Stunning Josh, simply stunning, I'd love to photograph this one for you some day, there's just so much potential for powerful images with the down and out look of bruising and tattering you've captured there. If I could afford it I'd have like 5 Lukes to catch the various stages from first arriving at Dagobah to "that's not true, that IMPOSSIBLE". Funny, now it's making me think of Liar Liar with Jim Carey, "What the hell are you doing?" "I'm kicking my ass, do you mind!" :lol

[DarkArtist81]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3741.jpg

Stunning Josh, simply stunning, I'd love to photograph this one for you some day, there's just so much potential for powerful images with the down and out look of bruising and tattering you've captured there. If I could afford it I'd have like 5 Lukes to catch the various stages from first arriving at Dagobah to "that's not true, that IMPOSSIBLE". Funny, now it's making me think of Liar Liar with Jim Carey, "What the hell are you doing?" "I'm kicking my ass, do you mind!" :lol

:rotfl:lol:rotfl

Well, I'm already thinking of the figs I want to be sending you here shortly. Just need some great shots for a portfolio if I can actually attend SDCC here next year. Frank, Bond and Bespin Luke are a 100% go though. I know you will make them pop. :rock

[MaulFan]

:rotfl:lol:rotfl

Well, I'm already thinking of the figs I want to be sending you here shortly. Just need some great shots for a portfolio if I can actually attend SDCC here next year. Frank, Bond and Bespin Luke are a 100% go though. I know you will make them pop. :rock

Which Bond is that, the bloody one? Clean or bloody works, but again like Luke, beaten and bruised makes things more interesting :)

[DarkArtist81]

Which Bond is that, the bloody one? Clean or bloody works, but again like Luke, beaten and bruised makes things more interesting :)

Oh it will be the Bloody one. The clean was for someone else, my personal version is the battered Bond. I love Battle Damage too much, my whole collection is full of it. :lol

Here are pics of Pix Faramir and Asajj with touched up lips, pre gloss anyway...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3755.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3756.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3758.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3760.jpg

[MaulFan]

Great work on Faramir Josh, those eyes have a lot of life in them.

[pixletwin]

Josh...... Words cannot express how awesome those pics are.... My jaw literally dropped... I can only use "..." to express myself....

:clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

[MaulFan]

Hey Josh, figured I'd share this with you here since I know you check here often. I saw your comment about dying your HT Jack Sparrow coat, I'd advise against it, someone else tried it and it runied the material, the effect wasn't that great at all. I'd love to see HT Jack head with is eyes redone, that's the major flaw I see in the HT head and a little touch up would go a long way for bringing out the character.

[DarkArtist81]

Josh...... Words cannot express how awesome those pics are.... My jaw literally dropped... I can only use "..." to express myself....

:clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

Thanks Pix! I was just soooo happy to be done with him. Faramir is a tough character to paint. That sculpt just gave me Hell. But I attacked him while I was on a roll to be sure to do my best and I think I did. Now, to get some money and ship this baby out to you! :rock

And Sean, thanks for the tip... I will leave it alone then. Don't want to ruin the coat. I think that the skin tone is mostly there, I will touch up, redo the eyes and weather the outfit. Should be a pretty quick job actually, I might do that tonight.

[Les Walker]

Oh it will be the Bloody one. The clean was for someone else, my personal version is the battered Bond. I love Battle Damage too much, my whole collection is full of it. :lol

Here are pics of Pix Faramir and Asajj with touched up lips, pre gloss anyway...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3755.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3756.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3758.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3760.jpg

Faramir, been there, painted that! And it is a HARD repaint! Glad I did it once too! You did it proud Josh! Very cool paint!

But...Asajj...She is your turf bro! :rock You nailed that Bi#ch yet again! Another amazing score! WOW! Just WOW! Great stuff!

[Captain Faramir]

Faramir, been there, painted that! And it is a HARD repaint! Glad I did it once too!

So am I, Les. So am I. :monkey5

Very nice work Josh, That Asajj is absolutely gorgeous, you should be exceedingly pleased!

[MaulFan]

Josh, I've posted an updated sig for you buddy, stop rolling out so many great repaints or I won't be able to keep up, haha, just kidding dude, they rock.

[Memnoch21]

Heyy Josh, any pictures of my Obi Wan? :o

[Cocoboloboy]

That Asajj is stunning.:bow Those are some evil eyes dude.:cool:

[Darren Carnall]

That Luke custom is fantastic :bow :bow :bow

at least it proves there's nothing wrong with the sculpt. And I hated the sculpt..... well done sir!!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks Darren, that means a lot man. It's a decent sculpt, I still like Andy's version a bit better... But it still works wonders. :D

[Murderofcrows71]

Yeah DA, I was the one who posted about dying the coat. Not a good idea, After bleaching it and using color remover I tried to redye it and pretty much all the buttons fell off and a few got lost, as well as the lining completely fell out of one side. In the end for some reason using black dye the coat turned out almost the exact shade of brown I started with anyway. What I finally ended up doing was using chalk pastel mixed in a grey tone and working it into the coat, and stealing a few buttons from the Blackbeard figure. It worked alright and looks a tad more like the film version, but I don't recommend the dying part.
Here's the fixed and chalked up version
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Murderofcrows71/jparrow2.jpg

[JustinLuck]

Yeah, I passed on Bespin Luke because of the disappointing sculpt (another open mouth stare), but Josh you really do make it come alive. I think the bruising and positioning of the eyes are especially effective.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a lot Justin. This figure was a dream come true, even though I wasn't all too happy with the sculpt initially either. I love it now, great figure.

I finished another SSE figure today, Vampyre from Nosferatu. The jacket was a challenge. In the candlelit shots you can see the red still but in regular light and in person... it's very minimal. I took some liberties, but I wanted to make this Vampyre my own.

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[DarkArtist81]

More...

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[mrhatrulez]

Josh! Awesome stuff!

Did you mail my Obi head?

:D

[pixletwin]

Josh! Awesome stuff!

Did you mail my Obi head?

:D

That was subtle. :lol

[mrhatrulez]

That's what my wife says...

Me - "Look honey, on ebay here.... I sure would love this Medicom Yoda!"
Wife - "$50 for a toy!!!! sigh... good thing I love you... and it's Christmas..."

I'm only asking cause my wife keeps asking when she sees headless Obi, "where's that $60 head you bought... it better talk to you at night... blah blah blah!"

:rotfl

[pixletwin]

That's what my wife says...

Me - "Look honey, on ebay here.... I sure would love this Medicom Yoda!"
Wife - "$50 for a toy!!!! sigh... good thing I love you... and it's Christmas..."

I'm only asking cause my wife keeps asking when she sees headless Obi, "where's that $60 head you bought... it better talk to you at night... blah blah blah!"

:rotfl

:lol:lol:lol

[TheObsoleteMan]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN3770.jpg

This guy is definitely up to no good. :horror

Count Orlok never looked creepier. Wicked job.

[venakin skywalker]

josh were you able to get your the funds into your bank account? :cool: I'm that much closer to owning a bespin luke..

[Phil]

Niiiiiiice!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks for the comments guys... And for those awaiting shipment... It's ALL going out Friday. I'd do it today, but sadly my bank account is negative and even if I did a transfer... nothing would be available. So just a few more days and it's done.

[pixletwin]

Thanks for the comments guys... And for those awaiting shipment... It's ALL going out Friday. I'd do it today, but sadly my bank account is negative and even if I did a transfer... nothing would be available. So just a few more days and it's done.

Does that include my stuff too? :google

[DarkKnight2k4]

Damn bro, you are the man !!!! I remain in awe of your abilities to turn some of these bad sculpts around,.

[Les Walker]

And make good sculpts better! That Nosferatu is a spot on sculpt!

[DarkKnight2k4]

This is also true Les... you and Josh are amazing ...

[DarkArtist81]

Does that include my stuff too? :google

Yes indeed! :rock

And thanks DK and Les! Yeah, that sculpt is spot on. Great sculpt, no extra work needed to make it shine. Just fun quick paint apps. :D

[DarkKnight2k4]

NICE !!!!

Cannot doubt talent bro ! And you got it.

So... how's the queqe for request ? Room for me bro ?

[Ironman1188]

Any teaser pix before shipping? :rolleyes:

[DarkArtist81]

Any teaser pix before shipping? :rolleyes:

Will DO! I'll snap a few tomorrow!

While we wait, here are a whole bunch now coming up the list and should be finished soon. I'm on a roll this week. :D

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[MaulFan]

Damn Josh, nice work on the Terminators. Interesting to see Ani in progress, having seen your Ani work in person, it's interesting to learn that's how it is early on, what a long journey it takes, but there is gold at the end of the rainbow :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Damn Josh, nice work on the Terminators. Interesting to see Ani in progress, having seen your Ani work in person, it's interesting to learn that's how it is early on, what a long journey it takes, but there is gold at the end of the rainbow :rock

Thanks a lot Sean, it is funny to look at these rough photos. To see the steps of the paint work as they evolve. It really comes together in the end and comes out of nowhere, even for me.

[Voorhees27]

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Oh baby! I love pictures man, especially the process it takes to get to the final result.

Thanks for the update Josh.............you :rock

[El Roranous]

I do not know how you do it man. I tried my hand at painting and it was just a disaster. How do you paint the eyes without getting the white on other parts of the face? I suck. :monkey2:lol

[MaulFan]

I do not know how you do it man. I tried my hand at painting and it was just a disaster. How do you paint the eyes without getting the white on other parts of the face? I suck. :monkey2:lol

I'm pretty sure Josh and I have talked about this before and we do it differently, but I do head paints in layers, white first for the eyes, then do the iris and pupils, then a fleshy coat over the edge of skin just at the lower eye lids, then brown coat over the top edge for a lashes effect and highlight of shape, then I put down the skin layers.

Josh is about a billion times better though :rock

[El Roranous]

I'm pretty sure Josh and I have talked about this before and we do it differently, but I do head paints in layers, white first for the eyes, then do the iris and pupils, then a fleshy coat over the edge of skin just at the lower eye lids, then brown coat over the top edge for a lashes effect and highlight of shape, then I put down the skin layers.

Josh is about a billion times better though :rock
but how?:monkey2 I grab the smallest thinnest paint brush I have and no matter which way I do it, colors stray into areas they are not supposed to go. IF that wasn't bad enough my pupils and irises have different non-circular shapes. :lol

I will leave the painting to the pros. :D

[MaulFan]

but how?:monkey2 I grab the smallest thinnest paint brush I have and no matter which way I do it, colors stray into areas they are not supposed to go. IF that wasn't bad enough my pupils and irises have different non-circular shapes. :lol

I will leave the painting to the pros. :D

Well, I don't know about Josh, but I had to go through years of fine art as part of my computer graphics education, so I'm used to painting in 2D and with practice, I get a littler better each time with 3D.

[venakin skywalker]

hey josh, may I ask what kind of expression you gave my superman? is it a neutral one like yours?

[piccolodaimaoh]

Thanks for the comments guys... And for those awaiting shipment... It's ALL going out Friday. I'd do it today, but sadly my bank account is negative and even if I did a transfer... nothing would be available. So just a few more days and it's done.

This is indeed excellent news. I just saw Battle Star Galactica Razor and I need that Cylon - BAD! If anyone here likes Battle Star Galactica you need to check out Razor. It brings seasons 1 and 2 together in a nice little package.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks for everything guys... Just a quick note for me though...

I will be offline pretty much today, tomorrow and probably through the weekend. My cable company shut off my cable yesterday and we are trying to find out why today. So I will be checking my stuff at work when I can, but if you don't see me... don't worry...

I'm still here. :monkey2

[Les Walker]

Thanks for everything guys... Just a quick note for me though...

I will be offline pretty much today, tomorrow and probably through the weekend. My cable company shut off my cable yesterday and we are trying to find out why today. So I will be checking my stuff at work when I can, but if you don't see me... don't worry...

I'm still here. :monkey2


Dude! Between your banks and cable companies, I am about ready to get some of the guys, and loaded up with pitchforks and torches, set things straight down there for you! :rock

Hope all is well bro! We're here. (I'm pretty darned busy too!, so hang in there!)

[piccolodaimaoh]

Thanks for everything guys... Just a quick note for me though...

I will be offline pretty much today, tomorrow and probably through the weekend. My cable company shut off my cable yesterday and we are trying to find out why today. So I will be checking my stuff at work when I can, but if you don't see me... don't worry...

I'm still here. :monkey2

Yeah, man
Hang in there, we are all pulling for you.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a lot guys. All those waiting on shipment, I have the addy's and am going to mail them out to you all today. Also, on the internet front.. I will have my internet back on tonight or tomorrow at the latest.

I've been on an insane roll lately, each thing I touch just seems to turn to gold. Right now I am coming to a head on several items, so lots of pics when I DO get my internet going.

Bannister, Anguish is coming along nicely too. Unpainted pics up this weekend. I put the first coat on and already it looks painful and angry. :lol

[DarkKnight2k4]

AWESOME ! COngrats DA ! Glad to hear things worked out.

Can't wait to see what you unleashed your talent on next...

[The Craw]

Dude! Between your banks and cable companies, I am about ready to get some of the guys, and loaded up with pitchforks and torches, set things straight down there for you! :rock

Hope all is well bro! We're here. (I'm pretty darned busy too!, so hang in there!)there's a house for sale across the street from me DA. you should move in and repaint my entire collection over the next 5 years. our banks and cable companies are pretty decent up here too.:D

[DarkArtist81]

there's a house for sale across the street from me DA. you should move in and repaint my entire collection over the next 5 years. our banks and cable companies are pretty decent up here too.:D

Wish I could too, I have a bunch of buddies up in Redwood Falls, MN... Not sure how close that is. But at least I would be in the same state. AND I would have a fellow board member close by. :lol

Great news! Internet is back up! I am home in my crypt, typing away and happy to report that all the shipments I had piled up are gone! Also... PICS!

First up, early SSC Anguish resin kit. I glued the pieces together and then used putty to fill the seams, baked it and painted it. This is only the first coat, have a LOT more to do on it... still early on. But I wanted to post pics to show the beginning as well as the end.

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[DarkArtist81]

Also, today I got the most awesome gift from Shropt and his wife... They made my Hulk a badass Hat! Thanks to the both of you, this is awesome! My Hulk will sport it for the entire season, every year! You guys are the best. :rock

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[pixletwin]

Oh my gosh Josh that hat looks freaking awesome! :rock :rock

By the way.. Did you get LAM okie dokie?

[DarkArtist81]

Oh my gosh Josh that hat looks freaking awesome! :rock :rock

By the way.. Did you get LAM okie dokie?

Thanks bro! And no LAM yet, did it arrive today? I left work early, it probably came while I was gone. :lol

If so I just might swing by the office on the way home.

[pixletwin]

Thanks bro! And no LAM yet, did it arrive today? I left work early, it probably came while I was gone. :lol

If so I just might swing by the office on the way home.

I just called my wife to get the delivery confirmation number and she didn't have it because she forgot to mail it. :banghead

I will mail it tonight. :pow

[The Mike]

I want a Hulk Santa Hat!!! Man.....one on Jabba and Captain America would look great too......why couldn't I be more creative? :monkey2

I guess these damned good looks will have to do....:monkey3

:lol

[DarkArtist81]

:lol:rotfl:lol:rotfl

It's all good man! Maybe we will get our stuff around the same time. I know I sent your stuff today too. :D

[DarkKnight2k4]

Awesome looking Hulk... makes me wish I had the piece much less the hat. lmao.

I can't wait to see what you do with anguish !!!!

Man this is awesome ! Glad to have you back on line !:chew

[Zoomaround]

Hey, Josh! I can't wait to see Anguish painted. Thanks for showing us a before pic. It really allows me to appreciate the detail you put into your work when I can see a before and after shot side by side.

What a nice surprise Shropt and his wife gave Hulk for the holidays. It will keep him nice a warm... just like his character. :D

[Shropt]

:o No problem Josh!

And the hat fits awesomely!! :bunnydanc

[Les Walker]

That is cool about the hat Shropt.

And Josh! THAT STATUE!!! :eek

Man! You are gonna have a field day with that thing!
Dark Artist with a pillar of agony to paint! :lol
That is a marriage made only in Art Heaven!

Can't wait to see what horrid things you bring us on that one! :rock

I'm clearing my nightmare roster out so images of this horror can occupy my mind! :D

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a lot guys! Hulk need his hat. :lol

And Anguish is going to be a LOT of fun. It's right up my alley. Ironically Les, pretty close to what we were talking about for my future. And I loved our talk, I'm now I have a DVD of The Cabinet of Dr Caligari coming my way. To say that I am inspired, is to make it sound less important than it is. Thank you for that.

:rock:rock:rock:rock

[DarkArtist81]

Here is another couple of in work shots of Anguish.... Still a LOT more to do, but just excited about where it is going...

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[bwayne]

Total crap!:D Just kidding. That's gonna give me some nightmares tonight. Great as usual.

[Jen]

Looking good Josh. I can't wait to see this when you're done...It's going to be AMAZINGLY gruesome!!! :D :rock :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys, I really am excited to see where it goes. I'm trying to find ways to make it more varied in color and not just look like a lump of pink flesh. It has several animal faces, so there are ways to give it more depth there. But so far it is great, looks pretty creepy on my table. :lol

[Les Walker]

It's time for disease and pustules my friend! This is an exercise in grotesque imagination, as much as your skills. Get to it! :lol
GORE IT UP! Blood, pus, bile, God knows what else! Make it/us suffer! :monkey4
And enjoy! :D

[p!tu]

JOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I JUST GOT MY PITU PACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pixletwin]

I am still waiting for my pixle-pack... I did bring Asajj and Han out of storage in anticipation of the coming mail.

:rock

[mrhatrulez]

I also received my DA pack! And it is an outstanding job on the Obi head! And thanks for the exrta goodies jammed in there! You rock Josh!

One question, it doesn't fit flush on the neck post. Should I drill it out a bit more? Terrified, cause I don't want to **** it up!

Magnificent work!

[DarkArtist81]

JOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I JUST GOT MY PITU PACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rock on!! Hell yeah bro, I just sent you a PM about that! Glad you liked it bro, I really wanted to make it special. :rock

And Mr Hat, hmmm.. So it's not fitting on the body? Crap. I must not have dremelled it far enough in. I'm still pretty new at that. Ok, here are a few solutions....

One, you can either dremel the inside a bit deeper... if you have one. If not, you might have to cut some of the neckpost off and glue it on. I have done that many times, works best on Dragon cause they do not have that spring in the neck, but SSC does and it is a pain to get around without ruining the neckpost. Which body are you using?

[Les Walker]

JOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I JUST GOT MY PITU PACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!


VIDEO! VIDEO! :chew

[DarkArtist81]

VIDEO! VIDEO! :chew

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

[venakin skywalker]

I'm sorry guys but I think the venakin pack is the best. :rotfl

I think I am going to put bruce wayne on sale due to insufficient funds.
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[mrhatrulez]

DA, I am using the sideshow body. Not to worry man, I can dremel it out a bit. Takes nothing away from the beauty it is!

And I have to agree with Venakin there! That Wolvy is beyond words. Utterly lifelike. And everytime I see the Supes repaint, I start jonesing for one of those bad boys!

PS - My wife finally commented on me getting my Obi head. She thinks you are an artist my friend! No comments about having to sleep with the head instead of her. High praise indeed!

[p!tu]

VIDEO! VIDEO! :chew

:rock:rock:rock On the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pjam]

Josh,
PM sent. Dag Backpack and Yoda arrived and on it's way to you priority mail with Bes Luke. You should get it Wed. Let me know when it arrives Bro.

No rush on this stuff during the busy holidays, was hoping to get it to you last week, but got totally f'd on shipping delays, so no rush... :D

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a lot guys! Venny... NICE pics! I'm glad you got your stuff safe and sound. Wolverine and Snake look fantastic in your shots, as does Supes. Very nice my friend. :rock

And Mr Hat, thank you very much bro. Obi was a joy to paint and I am glad he was worth all the money and time waiting, I'm so glad it is in it's rightful place now.

And P!tu.... can't wait for the video bro!

Paul, can't wait to get Luke either. Should be a lot of fun to do that version of Luke, being so different from my own approach a few weeks ago. :chew

[gdb]

I also received my DA pack! And it is an outstanding job on the Obi head! And thanks for the exrta goodies jammed in there! You rock Josh!

One question, it doesn't fit flush on the neck post. Should I drill it out a bit more? Terrified, cause I don't want to **** it up!

Magnificent work!

Pictures! Pictures! Pictures! :D

[mrhatrulez]

Pictures! Pictures! Pictures! :D

I'll get some posted tomorrow!

[pjam]

Paul, can't wait to get Luke either. Should be a lot of fun to do that version of Luke, being so different from my own approach a few weeks ago. :chew

Cool Josh, actually we are doing a Luke that works BOTH as Dagobah and Final Battle Bes pre-blood, but I know whatcha mean, Bro.

It will be cool to see him as a DA Dagobah with lil' Yoda riding that backpack, we might have to paint that Yoda cane to look woody, looks very plastic... one thing though, and I HAVE to say it, the Hasblo Yoda sculpt is ACTUALLY QUITE GOOD! :chew

Anyway, I can't wait to see Luke's eyes reworked correctly, and that outfit weathered... I always thought the HS was excellent... :D

[DarkKnight2k4]

Still waiting....:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey 2

[Ironman1188]

Josh, I received the zombie and the heads yesterday. What can I say...well worth the wait. Ham Tyler is posed and ready to go. You really gave life to Hasbro's T2 and the other's ...well, I'll get pix up as soon as I can!!
Thanks my friend!!

[DarkArtist81]

Josh, I received the zombie and the heads yesterday. What can I say...well worth the wait. Ham Tyler is posed and ready to go. You really gave life to Hasbro's T2 and the other's ...well, I'll get pix up as soon as I can!!
Thanks my friend!!

:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew

FANTASTIC news! You've been waiting for months, so I am very humbled by your patience bro. I think in the end, you will have the most progression of my work... From the old days when I was still kind of rough to my current work. You are probably the only one to really have a good mix of stuff from me back before anyone else did. Bannister Paul and Pixle are right up there too though, all my old school customers.. :lol

You guys are the best, thanks for always being there for me and putting up with all my shipping woes. :monkey2

[Dark_Spidey]

Your latest repaints are simply breathtaking bro!

Hey ven, do you have any other pics of that repainted Snake?

[icruise]

That Wolverine really does look outstanding!

By the way, I'm putting together a Terminator 1 figure similar to the one you were working on a while ago, and I was wondering what you used for the silver design on the leather section of the back of his coat.

[mrhatrulez]

Pictures! Pictures! Pictures! :D


As requested. here is the pic of the masterpiece that DA made!
http://www.marino-family.com/custom/Obi.jpg

[gdb]

I've waited a long time to see that head... The hair color! The moles! The eyes! Josh has done just a beautiful job!

It looks like you've given him a good home on that body.

:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

[piccolodaimaoh]

Cool Josh, actually we are doing a Luke that works BOTH as Dagobah and Final Battle Bes pre-blood, but I know whatcha mean, Bro.

It will be cool to see him as a DA Dagobah with lil' Yoda riding that backpack, we might have to paint that Yoda cane to look woody, looks very plastic... one thing though, and I HAVE to say it, the Hasblo Yoda sculpt is ACTUALLY QUITE GOOD! :chew

Anyway, I can't wait to see Luke's eyes reworked correctly, and that outfit weathered... I always thought the HS was excellent... :D

I am with you there, Hasbro has their far share of bad looking Star Wars figures but I don't think they have done a bad Yoda. From the ESB figure to the Ultimate version for AOTC/ROTS the sculpts and accesories have been pretty nice.

[mrhatrulez]

I've waited a long time to see that head... The hair color! The moles! The eyes! Josh has done just a beautiful job!

It looks like you've given him a good home on that body.

:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

Beleive me, my crappy picture doesn't do it justice. It's an amazing paint job.
I decided to put it on a Dragon base body... In person it seems a bit shorter and more accurate.

Josh :rock !!!!

[pixletwin]

I got my heads yesterday. On my way home from school I stopped by the office to plop them on their bodies and, what can I say? Faramir looks noble, Han looks like a scoundrel, and Asajj looks like a dangerous sexy woman holding a zombie head.

I'll take pics Friday and post them.

Bravo Josh. :clap

[DarkArtist81]

I got my heads yesterday. On my way home from school I stopped by the office to plop them on their bodies and, what can I say? Faramir looks noble, Han looks like a scoundrel, and Asajj looks like a dangerous sexy woman holding a zombie head.

I'll take pics Friday and post them.

Bravo Josh. :clap

Thanks Pix! Got the LAM too! :rock

Thank you very much for this, it really looks great and I love that it came from a good friend. Makes it mean more to me. My monsters collection is really starting to shape up thanks to this addition. But now I am interested in buying the LAM PF. :lol

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[The Mike]

Man Josh, those converted SSEs are amazing! I just might have to commission a couple of those from you......maybe even a couple of figures that might look good given this treatment that never were before......hmmm..

[pixletwin]

LAM looks great. He truly is one of the great 1:6 figures.

[DarkKnight2k4]

I am trying so hard to resist the LAM ... both PF and 1/6th...

Looking good DA !

[piccolodaimaoh]

Got the package today and I sent you a PM on the conditions of the contents, specifically the Cylon.

[DarkArtist81]

Got the package today and I sent you a PM on the conditions of the contents, specifically the Cylon.

Hey man... tried to reply but it says your box is full. :monkey2

[piccolodaimaoh]

Hey man... tried to reply but it says your box is full. :monkey2

Whoops, box is empty.

[Voorhees27]

Hey Josh, how are the Terminators coming along? :monkey3:lol

Maybe some pics too? :D

[DarkArtist81]

Hey Josh, how are the Terminators coming along? :monkey3:lol

Maybe some pics too? :D

:lol Don't worry... pics coming very soon. I'm about 80% done at the moment and am hoping to get it finished tonight. Just working on a top secret project at the moment that needs to be done ASAP. :D

Pics of some random stuff I am doing. More Anguish shots and an in work Buffy Zombie conversion...

Lots more is coming, been busy.. Still working on Anguish, another Anakin, Supes, Wolverine, Hanks, some Wesley heads and some Bonds... Only snag is that I am running low on skin tone and might actually run out before I get paid and can go and buy some. But I will cross that bridge when I get there. :lol

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[The Craw]

nice bloody handprint on that axe (that is a handprint right??). also it looks like legolas is trying out for chippendale's in the pic.:lol

[DarkArtist81]

nice bloody handprint on that axe (that is a handprint right??). also it looks like legolas is trying out for chippendale's in the pic.:lol

Thanks man... Yeah, that is a bloody handprint... or at least my attempt at one. :lol

And you are right about Legolas... He's got the fever and keeps dancing all around my table...

[DarkArtist81]

Ok guys... some fun time now... totally off subject... Here is a little trip down memory lane with the Dark Artist... We will start with my High School days... 1997

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1999-2003 The Navy years...

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TBC....

[DarkArtist81]

2004-modern day... Meeting the love of my life and finding Sideshow/customizing

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