DarkArtist's Creations of DOOM!

[Gruff Old Bear]

If you don't have one, your next investment should be in a $35 Stinger shop-vac from Home Depot. You should hold items that require heavy dremeling, like your Jason masks, in front of the hose with the vac running while you grind, so the dust is sucked away (and still wear a mask while doing it).

Resin dust will really make you sick.

[Les Walker]

If you don't have one, your next investment should be in a $35 Stinger shop-vac from Home Depot. You should hold items that require heavy dremeling, like your Jason masks, in front of the hose with the vac running while you grind, so the dust is sucked away (and still wear a mask while doing it).

Resin dust will really make you sick.

Lord yes! I do ALL my dremeling outside! And let the wind blow the dust away from me. If I recall, when I worked at the Zoo, we drilled and ground a lot of resins for statuary, that is similar to many of the resins we use and get for these heads. The smells often remind me of those days. Anyway, I remember reading how the dust from this stuff can give you lung cancer, or other fibroses problems related to like Asbestos damage, since the lungs cannot dissolve the plastic particulate matter. BE CAREFUL JOSH!
Ventilate and keep it out of the house!

Listen to Gruff! Gruff is wise!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! Yeah, Les.... The TV was sadly my idea... I have no priorities it seems.. :lol

Ans Ashton... YES... that is indeed our man John... smoking cigarettes.. begging for me to finish him. The Bond head is at his feet, finished, gloating at John... They are a loud pair. :rock

And Gruff, that is a good idea... My Wife made me move my Dremel operations out from the lawn and into the back porch. It's screened in, so I still get air... but that stuff gets everywhere. I will certainly have to look into that. Those Jasons create quite a pile. And I really need to get a dust mask.

[Ashton16]

Ans Ashton... YES... that is indeed our man John... smoking cigarettes.. begging for me to finish him. The Bond head is at his feet, finished, gloating at John... They are a loud pair. :rock



God I'm pathetic---I keep trying to zoom in on that image with my various crappy software :lol

But don't they look awesome!

http://www.josesandoval.com/images/that_guy.gif
Awesome to the max!

[eighthsamurai]

holy squits dude - do i see my 2 supes heads on your new table??!! could this mean they're close?

[chapuchi]

PM replied and payment sent bro! :rock:rock

[uscmhicks]

awesome Josh ! :rock
The table looks kick ass ! :rock

Keep up the good work ! :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Yes, indeed... all the stuff on the table is getting close. tonight skin tones all around and tomorrow details... Hoping to get a large number done before this weekend... keeping my fingers crossed. :lol

[viper12383]

hey DA, i also sent you a pm a couple weeks ago. i had forgotten i sent it till i read someone else did the same lol

[DarkArtist81]

hey DA, i also sent you a pm a couple weeks ago. i had forgotten i sent it till i read someone else did the same lol

Sorry Viper... you must have fallen through the cracks in there bro... I DID get your Bale head and it's on the desk. And to answer the PM, no problem on payment... pay when you can. :duff

[Voorhees27]

Josh i'm cravin some pictures man! :naughty Oh yeah nice table too BTW, it looks very organized! :banana

[metaphorge]

Yeah, Vaz is hiding the money shot... She's just shy.
Believe that's my Vaz, so of course she'd be showing manners. ;)

[The Mike]

Hey Josh...have you considered making the "New" Jason? The "part 2" wrapped version and new "part 3" versions look right up your alley and the designs are interesting....might get the jump ahead of any official licensing stuff...

[viper12383]

Sorry Viper... you must have fallen through the cracks in there bro... I DID get your Bale head and it's on the desk. And to answer the PM, no problem on payment... pay when you can. :duff

sweeeeeeet :rock

[vader70450]

awesome setup bro...i think i see my feng bale head in there....:banana

[DarkArtist81]

Hey Josh...have you considered making the "New" Jason? The "part 2" wrapped version and new "part 3" versions look right up your alley and the designs are interesting....might get the jump ahead of any official licensing stuff...

I have... And in fact... it's a prospect that I am openly working on. A "New" Jason that will fit in with our Sideshow collections as if they never lost the license. :rock

It WILL be coming... I guarantee you that. :D

[ProgMatinee]

Neat to see my order on the table! Can't wait. Will be the first item I paid someone to work on.

[Les Walker]

I have... And in fact... it's a prospect that I am openly working on. A "New" Jason that will fit in with our Sideshow collections as if they never lost the license. :rock

It WILL be coming... I guarantee you that. :D

I think it's wicked cool how you are filling these gaps for folks Josh. I know having my own in hand Jason 6 you did, or redid, for me, is one of the highlight figures of my set. Your attention to details, especially on these evil dudes, is stellar stuff!
I am tempted to get one of your new ones myself.
Keep up the great work!

Can't wait to see you and your work again this weekend! :rock

[DarkKnight2k4]

Keeping my m a n alive !!!

[DarkArtist81]

Hey guys... working like crazy over here... I wanted to share with you guys the Halloween 2 Michael Myers Prototype. Hope you all like it, I worked really hard to try and replicate that iconic "Warlock" style and look that I love so much.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4811.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4812.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4813.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4814.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4815.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4816.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4817.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4819.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4820.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4821.jpg

[galactiboy]

Looks good man :rock Really nice work!

[Kabukiman]

YES! Brown hair! That's the stuff! Very well done... :clap

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks man! I used to own a Cemetery Gates H2 Warlock mask and I based this custom mainly on the intel I got from owning it. The hair was something I wanted to get right, I dremeled into the head deep so that the hair would be slick like it was in H2 and I also wanted those wisps on the sides.

Even put the "6 shots" in his chest for good measure. :rock

[TheObsoleteMan]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4811.jpg


I love this shot, eyes in shadow, head tilted. You're the master of Myers.

[saintsyn]

[QUOTE=DarkArtist81;1087932]Hey guys... working like crazy over here... I wanted to share with you guys the Halloween 2 Michael Myers Prototype. Hope you all like it, I worked really hard to try and replicate that iconic "Warlock" style and look that I love so much.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4811.jpg

THAT RULES!!! BOSSA NOVA!!!!:joy

[Reinhardt]

unbelievable work Josh!!!!! sheer brilliance!!

[QuiGonFishing]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4810.jpg

Han..? is that you? I knew you'd come back, I just knew it!:monkey5:monkey5

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! It was a nice break from the monotony of skin tones and dremeling. I should have more to show today before I finish.... LOTS to do... :google

[2000man]

Myers looks sharp!

[Badism]

You're god!

I guess I'm the first to order this bad boy and I'll be damn proud to own 1 of the only 5 in the world! :chew

[King Darkness]

SWEET!!!!! Myers 2 looks great Josh:rock

[IronFingaz]

Any pics of updated Rorschach?

[The Craw]

is that picture of heath ledger/joker, hanging by your workstation, for painting reference or just overall inspiration?

[Shropt]

Got my Leia head in the mail this week.

This repaint is simply amazing! So much better than I imagined it would be. Now I just need to get Jabba and Salacious repainted and I will be set. :)

Here's the only good pic I could get of Leia. More pics later if I can get some good light and the cats allow it.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/shropt/leia01.jpg

[Dunedin]

as always - awesome work :chew :banana :chew

[DarkArtist81]

That's awesome Shropt! I'm so glad you FINALLY got her... She was a lot of fun, and she looks badass mounted. :rock

And Fingaz... Rorschach is coming. I went to see Les this weekend and am at his place as we speak. I finished cleaning up the casting and dremeled it... the body is done and it just needs the paint and the weathering... so either I will have it done tomorrow night when I get home or Monday after class.

[Reinhardt]

two of the great masters together.

i'm jealous. hoping to meet you guys sometime.

[Kabukiman]

...she looks badass mounted.

I'll bet she does.. :naughty

[Buttmunch]

That's awesome Shropt! I'm so glad you FINALLY got her... She was a lot of fun, and she looks badass mounted. :rock

And Fingaz... Rorschach is coming. I went to see Les this weekend and am at his place as we speak. I finished cleaning up the casting and dremeled it... the body is done and it just needs the paint and the weathering... so either I will have it done tomorrow night when I get home or Monday after class.

Uh Oh! You two together never seems to be a good sign for our wallets! :lol

[The Craw]

More pics later if I can get some good light and the cats allow it.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/shropt/leia01.jpg

the cats would probably allow it more if you didnt pose her in front of the scratching post.:rolleyes:
:lol

[Mesa]

Hey guys... working like crazy over here... I wanted to share with you guys the Halloween 2 Michael Myers Prototype. Hope you all like it, I worked really hard to try and replicate that iconic "Warlock" style and look that I love so much.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4819.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4821.jpg


FANTASTIC! This just looks creepy/frigtening. Much better than the original SS version.

[Buttmunch]

Not the best pic in the world, but I feel it is still one of the greatest compiments I can give Josh and Les.

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/940/dsc00520za0.jpg

Les repaint is on the left.
Factory paint in the middle.
Josh's repaint is on the right.

I think it is clear these two are amazing at what they do. Even more amazing is they both shrunk their skills down 50% to this 6" figure. I'm proud to own these two figures :rock

[Ashton16]

Sorry to derail here....

Has DA or Les ever done a repaint of the SS Ash figure? Another thread on the board got me thinking about how much I truly despise that sculpt, and who knows....maybe it's just the paint apps.

[The Craw]

Sorry to derail here....

Has DA or Les ever done a repaint of the SS Ash figure? Another thread on the board got me thinking about how much I truly despise that sculpt, and who knows....maybe it's just the paint apps.i think DA did a good one. there are probably pics in this thread somewhere if you wanna look through them.:lol

[Ashton16]

i think DA did a good one. there are probably pics in this thread somewhere if you wanna look through them.:lol

Of course :lol

And naturally..."Ash" is too short to search for :chew

[The Mike]

DA but this teeth on an Evil Ash, that I know for sure. Click page one on these threads to see that...

[Kabukiman]

FANTASTIC! This just looks creepy/frigtening. Much better than the original SS version.

Hello Kitty looks much better than the original SS version.

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/3371/hellokittypaintingtx7.jpg

[Les Walker]

Some shots of Josh's amazing Halloween and Fri 13th figure custom works!
The H1 and Jason6 is mine. The rest are some of your's!
That's his custom H1 and H2, J5 Roy, an older repainted and reworked SS J6 and hisJ8
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/JnL001.jpg

Here you can see the eye work on them a bit more...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/Jhor001.jpg


We had a great visit. Hope you can see how cool his custom Michaels and Jasons are. I am proud to have my two. The Jason5 Roy and J8 masks are HIS casts and paints also. LOVE those two masks. He did a GREAT job on them! Total scale details and all. The aging is amazing!
The head on the Roy and the others underneath each are wicked also

Great works Josh! Honored to get to hold and review them bro! :rock

More shots to come soon!

[TheObsoleteMan]

The eyes on Roy in that second pic peering through the mask are super creepy.

H1 Myers :drool:drool:drool:drool

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks for the shots, Les! It was awesome to see you and to hang out. I will treasure my Jackal as well... Thank you so much for that, it really stunned me and my Wife loved it. :rock

I'll post pics for the guys here soon.

Our talks this weekend were really profound, and got me thinking about my art style. It's a reflection of who I am and what I have gone through. Many bad things happened to me throughout my life and I think that my personality and my artwork has to shine bright to peer through the dark haze. My work is stark and linear, a reflection of my early artwork and a look into the vault where I lock away my painful emotions.

Sadly, not much of my figure work really lets me get that out... some do.. but not most of it. I really want to pursue some canvas, to paint again. And once I DO catch up, I hope to do more original works.

Hanging out with Les is less about learning technical skills and more about analyzing what it means to be an artist and a customizer... not to mention just spending time with a friend. Our conversations span from love's lost, film, classic artwork, history, psychology and the stresses that only 100 heads on your table can bring. :lol

I am thankful to have him as a friend and thankful to my customers for allowing me to take this weekend off from my mountain of work.

As always, a trip to his house rejuvenates me and puts me back on track artistically... so those awaiting work... prepare to be dazzled. :rock

Shots incoming, expect pics tomorrow!

[Voorhees27]

Awesome Josh! You know, you mention having a rough past but there is nothing about you that shows signs of it! You seem like a very cool and happy guy!

Good for you, as said before its always an honor having your work on my shelves, a great artist and person alike!

Can't wait for the Myers! :banana

[galactiboy]

Great seeing that line-up of Josh's custom horror figures... although it makes the wait for the H1 Myers and Roy even more painful :monkey2

[2000man]

Roy! Looks great

[Shropt]

Got my Leia head in the mail this week.

This repaint is simply amazing! So much better than I imagined it would be. Now I just need to get Jabba and Salacious repainted and I will be set. :)

Here's the only good pic I could get of Leia. More pics later if I can get some good light and the cats allow it.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/shropt/leia01.jpg

the cats would probably allow it more if you didnt pose her in front of the scratching post.:rolleyes:
:lol

Shhh. Its the most dramatic backdrop I could find in the house. Don't kill the illusion that it could be B'omarr ruins somewhere along the dunes of Tatooine. :D

[DarkArtist81]

:lol Good one Shropt!

I just got my Hot Toys Joker today, not a bad figure. Coat is a bit dark and the head needs a repaint... but overall.. pretty sweet figure.

Finished Snake Sucker's Joker head, will post pics later. I went with the pencil trick scene because I have long wanted to try it. Turned out really badass. :rock

[Buttmunch]

:lol Good one Shropt!

I just got my Hot Toys Joker today, not a bad figure. Coat is a bit dark and the head needs a repaint... but overall.. pretty sweet figure.

Finished Snake Sucker's Joker head, will post pics later. I went with the pencil trick scene because I have long wanted to try it. Turned out really badass. :rock

Can't wait to see Snake Sucker's Joker or your repainted Hot Toys Joker! Les just posted his and I can't wait to see your results with the head. Ledger IS in there. Just needs some work to get him out of that sculpt! I have no doubt you will be able to as well :rock

[LOTRFan]

Payment sent! :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Payment sent! :rock

Thanks Matt! I will do my parts shopping TONIGHT! :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Here ya go Buttmunch... here is the HT Joker, but with a twist... I took pics with my head that I painted for Snake Sucker, The DCD Les head, AND the repainted HT. Enjoy!

I do realize now, and it's been corrected... that the HT needed some skin tone blended under his bottom lip, so it's there now.. just not in these pics.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4822.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4823.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4824.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4826.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4827.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4829.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4831.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4833.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4834.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4835.jpg

[DarkArtist81]

I also touched up my HT Wolf today when it arrived.. just a bit more color on the head itself and spots here and there... also a dark wash on the mask and steel drybrushing...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4842.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4843.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4844.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4845.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4846.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4848.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4849.jpg

[DarkArtist81]

ALSO, thought I would share Les' Jackal figure that he gave me upon our last visit!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4837.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4838.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4839.jpg

[Buttmunch]

Wow! Those 3 repaints are amazing! I especially like your original head on the body. Can't wait to do that! Bravo! :clap

[The Mike]

Wow....such diversities in likenesses.....Excellent work!! Have you considered Josh tackling that Concept Joker yet?

[Buttmunch]

Wow! Les made that? That looks like something you would make but not him! A little "out of the box" for Les :lol

[EVILFACE]

Great looking Jackal.

Any custom Angry Princess?

[DarkArtist81]

Wow....such diversities in likenesses.....Excellent work!! Have you considered Josh tackling that Concept Joker yet?

Yes I have! And it's in the planning stages now. I should have a sculpt put together soon... as well as a "V" figure from V for Vendetta. Two I am DYING to get finished. :rock

Wow! Les made that? That looks like something you would make but not him! A little "out of the box" for Les :lol

It IS! And that is why he gave it to me... he said.."This belongs with the Darkartist." He said that it was really something he didn't do often, horror customs, and that it seemed a bit like something that he was meant to get back from the person who commissioned it... just so he could give it to me.

It really is an awesome figure, I am proud to have it on my shelf. :rock

[Buttmunch]

Sweet on that concept Joker Josh! I'm pretty sure you could put me down for one of those!

[The Mike]

Me too. As soon as I get paid I plan to get a custom Rorschach as long as they are still available too!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! It WILL be coming.. It's really right up my alley and gives me a lot of leeway room to make it fun and easy to source.. parts wise. The sculpt will be fun too, I love that super gnarly face. :rock

[chapuchi]

Great repaints Josh. :rock:rock
SnakeSucker's head looks kinda sad in that pic where he is far away but the other shots make him look menacing. One thing though, for the HT's Joker when you added the pink below the eyes (something that all HT figures lack), it kinda makes his eyes look bloodshot, a simple fix I'm sure.

Anyone have photos of the concept Joker? I've never heard of it before

And just checking, did you get my payment for the Rorschach figure I sent a while back? Never got a response, and want to make sure it got to you

[Buttmunch]

Great repaints Josh. :rock:rock
SnakeSucker's head looks kinda sad in that pic where he is far away but the other shots make him look menacing. One thing though, for the HT's Joker when you added the pink below the eyes (something that all HT figures lack), it kinda makes his eyes look bloodshot, a simple fix I'm sure.

Anyone have photos of the concept Joker? I've never heard of it before

And just checking, did you get my payment for the Rorschach figure I sent a while back? Never got a response, and want to make sure it got to you

http://bitcast-a.bitgravity.com/slashfilm/images/jokerart2-360x600.jpg

If that doesn't scream DarkArtist, I don't know what does.

[vader70450]

hey josh,

any pics for me??

[UTtoyfan]

http://bitcast-a.bitgravity.com/slashfilm/images/jokerart2-360x600.jpg

If that doesn't scream DarkArtist, I don't know what does.

True true, Buttmunch!

Hey Josh, have you had a chance to check out the Halloween celebration they have at Universal Studios every year? I've never been before, but they were getting ready for it when I was there this past weekend. I looked online and saw that they have a lot of New Line horror icons show up there, along with the classic Universal monsters. Sounds like a blast, and right up your alley. :D

[galactiboy]

Jeez, the concept Joker is horrific looking. Would have been interesting if they went that route... but might have been hard to emote through that kind of a face.

[sladesuperagent]

Jeez, the concept Joker is horrific looking. Would have been interesting if they went that route... but might have been hard to emote through that kind of a face.

Seems like they toned it down by adding some Joker color to it.

[The Josh]

Josh I mentioned your thread for customs over on CorePlanets as they where talking about Les's Joker and wanted them to see yours. Just link the thread since I couldn't find a pic of your joker. :lol

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! Chapuchi, I got your payment bro. And I appreciate the critiques too, I need them! :rock

And thanks Josh, my thread is a mess... :lol

I did a lot of work today, Vader... your Bale head is coming. I worked on that, a late Anakin head, J's Obi-Wan and worked on Meta's Hicks armor conversion as well as Vasquez. Also worked on a Wolverine. So I am cooking on all burners here guys, trying to do you all proud. I WILL have something to show in the coming days, I promise.

[The Josh]

And thanks Josh, my thread is a mess... :lol

No problem. :rock I figured it would let them see all your work and they've seen the clones so they know your talent.

[The Mike]

Seems like they toned it down by adding some Joker color to it.

They did a little more to tone it down, if you look at the eyes, there is a bit of scarring underneath the left also the scarring looks to completely cover the upper lips and is very uneven and is completed with multiple gashes making the cuts look much more violent. Also no lip paint so they'd be open and fixed wounds....The pupils look almost black as if he was wearing Alienesque contacts and therefore continuing the black eerie look of the facial structure. I like the blue suit over the white and standard tie although matching the tie would be difficult. I can't tell if the smear on the collar looks like blood smear as if the scars were consistently bleeding or bleed when he got angry emotional, etc or if those are the splashes of color to make him more clowny.

[King Darkness]

ALSO, thought I would share Les' Jackal figure that he gave me upon our last visit!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4837.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4838.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4839.jpg

This was always one of my very very favorite customs by Les!!!!

Absolutely LOVE it! You are lucky to have that gem in your collection Josh.

[DarkKnight2k4]

Got my Leia head in the mail this week.

This repaint is simply amazing! So much better than I imagined it would be. Now I just need to get Jabba and Salacious repainted and I will be set. :)

Here's the only good pic I could get of Leia. More pics later if I can get some good light and the cats allow it.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/shropt/leia01.jpg

You on a Leia roll ? :monkey3

That's awesome Shropt! I'm so glad you FINALLY got her... She was a lot of fun, and she looks badass mounted. :rock

And Fingaz... Rorschach is coming. I went to see Les this weekend and am at his place as we speak. I finished cleaning up the casting and dremeled it... the body is done and it just needs the paint and the weathering... so either I will have it done tomorrow night when I get home or Monday after class.

Sweet love it when Josh posts pics !

I also touched up my HT Wolf today when it arrived.. just a bit more color on the head itself and spots here and there... also a dark wash on the mask and steel drybrushing...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4842.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4849.jpg

Holy !!!!!!

hey josh,

any pics for me??

Or me :angelsmil

Thanks guys! Chapuchi, I got your payment bro. And I appreciate the critiques too, I need them! :rock

And thanks Josh, my thread is a mess... :lol

I did a lot of work today, Vader... your Bale head is coming. I worked on that, a late Anakin head, J's Obi-Wan and worked on Meta's Hicks armor conversion as well as Vasquez. Also worked on a Wolverine. So I am cooking on all burners here guys, trying to do you all proud. I WILL have something to show in the coming days, I promise.

How far along for my Joker Josh (or Dead or Leia :naughty)

[UTtoyfan]

I just wanted to bump this thread back to the top in honor of Josh and his dark awesomeness. :D:banana:rock:rock:rock:rock

(It was on page 2:horror)

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks man! And DK2K... Something coming your way this weekend (pics wise). :D

LOTS of work getting done this weekend. Promise. :rock

[DarkKnight2k4]

Thanks man! And DK2K... Something coming your way this weekend (pics wise). :D

LOTS of work getting done this weekend. Promise. :rock

LoL....

Well that's one step closer to packages... :banana

[eighthsamurai]

hey josh, the hicks armour conversion you did for meta, would you be willing to do another? for moi?:naughty

[DarkArtist81]

hey josh, the hicks armour conversion you did for meta, would you be willing to do another? for moi?:naughty

I can certainly do it! The only snag now is the lock, but I could try and make something that would work nicely using aluminum. :rock

[eighthsamurai]

it certainly wouldn't have to look perfect dude. i'm sure any solution you come up with would be gold. i'll email you later for more info. very excited about this!

[metaphorge]

I did a lot of work today, Vader... your Bale head is coming. I worked on that, a late Anakin head, J's Obi-Wan and worked on Meta's Hicks armor conversion as well as Vasquez. Also worked on a Wolverine. So I am cooking on all burners here guys, trying to do you all proud. I WILL have something to show in the coming days, I promise.Kick ass! It will be good to have sweet new DA'ed USCM to go in my new house....

[DarkKnight2k4]

*waits patiently*

[DarkArtist81]

You will have something to smile about tonight bro....it's coming.

I'm just a little upset now.... going to mow my lawn and stew in my funk....will paint in a few. Maybe it will help. http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/suicidegif.gif

[DarkArtist81]

Well....can't mow... Hurricane and all... Guess I will shower and paint.

[Sick Boy 82]

Well....can't mow... Hurricane and all... Guess I will shower and paint.

Haha, good to see you got your priorities straight man!

Stay safe down there man!!

[galactiboy]

Thats right man, get back to work! Those figures wont make/paint themselves :lecture

[TheObsoleteMan]

Good luck with the storms down there man. Stay safe.

[vader70450]

hey josh

did the rain stop down there yet??? Hope this ^^^^ passes soon bro.

[uscmhicks]

Guess I will shower and paint.

at the same time ?? :monkey1:rotfl

[MaulFan]

Guess I will shower and paint.

at the same time ?? :monkey1:rotfl

Guess that redefines wide tip brush :lol

[The Craw]

Guess that redefines wide tip brush :lol

http://www.smileyhut.com/music/rimshot.gif (http://www.smileyhut.com)

[DarkArtist81]

Guess that redefines wide tip brush :lol

:rotfl:lol:rotfl:lol:rotfl

Now you know my secret.... :lol

[MaulFan]

No wonder Scully turned out so well when you repainted her ;)

[DarkArtist81]

No wonder Scully turned out so well when you repainted her ;)

Yeah, a lot of LOVE when into that one. :D

Tonight, after some work and such... I took a few better shots of my HT Joker repaint... Thought I would share it with you guys, thanks for the constructive criticisms...it payed off I think.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4858.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4852.jpg

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http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4855.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4860.jpg

[die]

awesome repaint and that pool stick! How'd you do that one? Very cool!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks Die! I really lucked out on that pool stick... found it in a parts bag I bought from a member here. It came with the SSC T2 Arnold and the Vampire Willow figures. PERFECT accessory. :rock

[chapuchi]

The touch up on the eyes make a big difference...really love the pose with the pool cue.

I only wished HT made a right-handed gun hand for the figure.. :(

[Snake Sucker]

WOW Josh!!!! That repaint is perhaps the best I've seen yet!! The eyes are amazing and that pool cue totally rocks!

My DA Joker looks great too, cheers!

[Les Walker]

Very cool repaint Josh. I see lots of stuff we talked about. Really nice and new expression. More mischief than usual. Works well with the poolcue.

[MaulFan]

Thanks Die! I really lucked out on that pool stick... found it in a parts bag I bought from a member here. It came with the SSC T2 Arnold and the Vampire Willow figures. PERFECT accessory. :rock

Indeed! When Joker got close to shipping, I started to think about what goodies I had laying around from other figures and finally, I found good use for the cue from T-800, it doesn't really work for him, but great for Joker, hell even the cigar stub from T-800 can be used, "I'm only burning my half," it's a fun figure for adding random weapons and things from other figures to.

[The Josh]

Looks very good Josh! Great talking with you last night and cannot wait to see how you pull off what we talked about.

[King Darkness]

Love the repaint Josh!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! I had a blast tweaking this repaint to my satisfaction, and as Les said... I really wanted to wring a more mischievous expression out of the sculpt. And the pool cue is perfect, Sean is right on the money... The use of random parts with this figure, make it so much fun. I love it. :rock

[MaulFan]

I think you made a good choice Josh, a gun or knife would be pretty obvious what he's going to do, but the face painted as you have, coupled with an odd object like a broken pool cue makes you look at him and wonder what he'd do with it.

[pjam]

BRAVO JOSH!!! :clap

Yeah, a lot of LOVE when into that one. :D

Tonight, after some work and such... I took a few better shots of my HT Joker repaint... Thought I would share it with you guys, thanks for the constructive criticisms...it payed off I think.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4858.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4852.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4853.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4854.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4855.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4860.jpg

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a lot Paul, I'm glad you love it too!! :rock:rock:rock

Honestly, my new favorite repaint.

[Ashton16]

Amazing work on the Joker as usual.

It's very obvious that you get better with every task.

Plateau already!!! :monkey3

[DarkArtist81]

:lol Thanks! I try really hard to keep moving forward.

DK2K!! Here is your Zombie!! Done with her, just need to clearcoat and glosscoat it.

also a few desk pics I took earlier in the weekend of my in work area...at least one side of it.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4868.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4867.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4866.jpg

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http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4870.jpg

[MaulFan]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4869.jpg

Josh, are those Russell Crowe Gladiator heads in the background?

[bwayne]

Yeah, a lot of LOVE when into that one. :D

Tonight, after some work and such... I took a few better shots of my HT Joker repaint... Thought I would share it with you guys, thanks for the constructive criticisms...it payed off I think.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4858.jpg




OK, now I am a little disturbed about that Scully you repainted for me. What else did you do to her you MONSTER!

[Reinhardt]

awesome work Josh!!! Love the Joker, the zombie and your entire setup!!

[DarkArtist81]

OK, now I am a little disturbed about that Scully you repainted for me. What else did you do to her you MONSTER!

:naughty:naughty:naughty:naughty

You know me. :D

And Sean... yes it is... But it's a PF scale statue I am working on, private run done by Andy B. I have 4 of those things to paint! You will see more of it soon, I can assure you that. I'm almost finished with the first unhelmeted head. :rock

[Kabukiman]

I'm so glad you posted those pics, Josh. Great to see a certain head hiding in the background there... :monkey3 :banana

[DarkArtist81]

Hell yeah... he's watching from the back... creeping out the rest of the heads. :devil

[MaulFan]

Very cool, I wish some company would take up a 1/6 Gladiator license, even if it were just Maximus. Hot Toys had a pretty good head on one of their marines, but his armor with the twin horses is just too hard to make on your own, at least for me.

[chapuchi]

I can't wait to see the fully painted up Maximus, I remember a thread was discussing it, but the price was far out of my range. Really hope that a company picks up a 1/6 license

[die]

that's alot of heads to paint! They are looking good, though!

I see the Andy B. Bale sculpt, but what is the other Bale? That's an awesome expression.

[DarkArtist81]

that's alot of heads to paint! They are looking good, though!

I see the Andy B. Bale sculpt, but what is the other Bale? That's an awesome expression.

That's the Feng sculpt... very intense head.

And I too wish they would do a Gladiator line... anyone really.. that film was so badass and making a custom from that film can be a challenge. You have to almost make everything from scratch.

[The Josh]

Obi-Wan looks great as do the Gladiator heads. Damn!! :rock

[MaulFan]

And I too wish they would do a Gladiator line... anyone really.. that film was so badass and making a custom from that film can be a challenge. You have to almost make everything from scratch.

I was tempted to buy Les' custom, but what I'm really after is the Colloseum armor, especially with his cleaned up beard and everything, just the image that sticks in my head. A 1/6 version of the guy he fights solo the first time with the tigers and everything would be sweet too with the mask he has.

[galactiboy]

Great looking stuff Josh; saw a few things in there that might be mine :rock

[TheObsoleteMan]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4870.jpg

How ironic, sculpts based on a mask of William Shatner, waiting for toupes.

[Sick Boy 82]

Josh, any update for the Jokers w/ new shirts or the Goons??

[DarkArtist81]

How ironic, sculpts based on a mask of William Shatner, waiting for toupes.

:rotfl:lol Yeah, that is pretty hilarious!

I just got glue again too, so I need to go ahead and fur those bad boys up!

And Zack... Right now, Billy is working hard to get to them... and I am still compiling funds to send to him. So it will probably be a good wait. The Robbery Joker is almost there, just a pain working with that mask.. really tight fit. And I need to dye the clothes.

[DarkArtist81]

Here is my first finished Gladiator head... turned out very very nice... I can't wait to finish one.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4871.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4872.jpg

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http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4877.jpg

[MaulFan]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4877.jpg

Time for honoring yourself will soon be at an end...highness.

Nice job Josh, that looks great, you really did a good job with where the hairs on the beard fade into the skin.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks Sean! I was OBSESSED with getting the beard just right. I watched the movie, compiled pictures... and blended...blended...blended. :lol

I'm glad my work shows... it was a challenge. I really look forward to finishing the other head now.

[Ashton16]

My God man---that's a thing of beauty.

Almost makes me want to snatch the one in the sale forum :lol

[TheObsoleteMan]

That's really gonna be something to see when it's all done up.

[MaulFan]

Thanks Sean! I was OBSESSED with getting the beard just right. I watched the movie, compiled pictures... and blended...blended...blended. :lol

I'm glad my work shows... it was a challenge. I really look forward to finishing the other head now.

Well, I actually really took a shine to the way his beard was at that point in the movie, it isn't quite just a chin strap look, and I studied images closely and such because I wanted a beard like that, so I've got a scrutinizing eye too.

[DarkArtist81]

It's an ASTOUNDINGLY good statue. It will take a lot of work to complete, lots of glue, maybe even magnets installed in the swappable heads.... might have to put metal pegs for the feet... Lots of work. But worth it. :rock

[Roc74]

Wow very nice work on the Gladiator head, also the extra attention to the beard paid off looks very convincing.

[Buttmunch]

Josh, any update for the Jokers w/ new shirts or the Goons??

I'm a little curious too! :D

That Gladiator looks great Josh! Really wonderful sculpt and paint work between you and Andy's sculpt (Andy did it right?) :clap

And your "pikes" for the to-be-painted heads don't have blood running down them. What's up? :tap

:lol

[LOTRFan]

I see you updated your sig. :banana

I am still waiting on my Max kit(s), just how much assembly is required? :confused::horror

[DarkArtist81]

It takes a LOT of assembly, everything is broken up into parts... even the spikes on the helmet. Gonna take a good bit of work to make it look good, that's for sure. Not an easy job by any stretch of the imagination. :lol

[Les Walker]

Very nice work on Maximus Josh. Long way from where you showed me. Super so far.

[King Darkness]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4870.jpg

:monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5

Could that top row belong to me?!?!?!?!?!?!?

:rock :rock :rock :rock :rock

[King Darkness]

Here is my first finished Gladiator head... turned out very very nice... I can't wait to finish one.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4871.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4872.jpg

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http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4875.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4876.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4877.jpg

:google :google :google

HOLY SHAT!!!!!

Damn, that looks spot one motherf' spectacular!!!!!! You are indeed a master painter Josh!

One of you VERY VERY best works to date!!!!

[DarkArtist81]

Thank you very much Chase!! And indeed... that top row is yours... Almost the entire row too. :lol

And thanks Les, it's been a joy to paint... as you can see by the amazing sculpt when I brought it by. :rock

[Reinhardt]

awesome work on gladiator!!!!! what is the statue from??? looks amazing! how do i get one?

[KitFisto]

WOW Josh!!!!!! That is flipping AWESOME. You keep getting better and better.

[Rogue Trooper]

Like everyone else im blown away by the paint on maximus. Beard and mouth are awesome.

[SpawnFan]

awesome work on gladiator!!!!! what is the statue from??? looks amazing! how do i get one?

It's for sale in the For Sale thread, it's in quarter scale! ;) :D

[orbitingx]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4876.jpg

:eek that beard work is simply amazing as is the rest of the paint work

[King Darkness]

Thank you very much Chase!! And indeed... that top row is yours... Almost the entire row too. :lol


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

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!

[pjam]

Are you Kidding me?!! Amazing Max repaint, Josh. Beautiful.

[phoenixram1977]

Hey DA sent you a PM...

[galactiboy]

Wow Josh, even more badass (if that's possible) in 1/4 scale. That Maximus is very lifelike... can't wait to see a completed one. I'm not even a big fan of the movie, but seeing that sculpt makes me want one :lol

You really do get better and better bro :rock

[The Josh]

That is truly amazing. I love the movie and should have jumped on getting one.

[The Josh]

Josh a quick question for ya. I've got the yellow AOTC Commander coming. What do I need to get to make him look pretty beat up like the ones you did for me. Since its already painted with the color markings I'm gonna try this one. I'll see how bad I can muck it up. :lol I'll leave the all white one to you for the markings we talked about on the phone.

[DarkArtist81]

Josh a quick question for ya. I've got the yellow AOTC Commander coming. What do I need to get to make him look pretty beat up like the ones you did for me. Since its already painted with the color markings I'm gonna try this one. I'll see how bad I can muck it up. :lol I'll leave the all white one to you for the markings we talked about on the phone.

I'll have to call and talk you through that one... it's a complicated process. :lol

[DarkArtist81]

I did some more torso work on Maximus, some minor stuff... base coats and the like. Will take a break from that to do more heads and such the rest of this week... But thought I would share. :D

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4883.jpg

[Buttmunch]

That is looking really amazing Josh! :drool

[Sick Boy 82]

Damn Josh, such a killer paint job on that Maximus! You truly brought the character to life man!

[die]

That Maximus ROCKS! Very nice work!

[DarkKnight2k4]

Yeah, a lot of LOVE when into that one. :D

Tonight, after some work and such... I took a few better shots of my HT Joker repaint... Thought I would share it with you guys, thanks for the constructive criticisms...it payed off I think.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4858.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4852.jpg

It's amazing what you can do bro.

After seeing the HT Bank Robber Joker ... I was so close to asking you for one of yours... but.. me... I will stick with the regular joker...

Speaking of which... where am I in that line ?


:lol Thanks! I try really hard to keep moving forward.

DK2K!! Here is your Zombie!! Done with her, just need to clearcoat and glosscoat it.

also a few desk pics I took earlier in the weekend of my in work area...at least one side of it.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4868.jpg



Ok meesa happy !!!!

So where's leia' head on that rack ? lol.

Amazing work bro... seriously ! Love it !

[C-Phan]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4883.jpg
Definitely a piece of art !

[galactiboy]

Man, Maximus is looking sick! He's gonna be anotehr show piece like Anguish.

Seems like Maximus and Anguish would be awesome in the hands of MaulFan :rock

[uscmhicks]

WOW ! That Maximus is amazing ! :rock
As is everything else , keep up the awesome work Josh. :rock

[King Darkness]

:bow :bow :bow

Maximus is complete perfect!! Andy sculpting and DA painting :google

You and the f'n man Josh!!!!

[Sick Boy 82]

Josh, one of you favorite movies it out today, AGAIN!! The Nightmare Before Christmas has another DVD set out today and the BR set too! I'm gonna it on BR this weekend.

[UTtoyfan]

Josh, one of you favorite movies it out today, AGAIN!! The Nightmare Before Christmas has another DVD set out today and the BR set too! I'm gonna it on BR this weekend.

Sweet! Nightmare Before Christmas is one of y'alls favorite movies too?:D
I went out and bought it on BR today and will watch it tonight!!

Maximus looks great Josh!

[The Josh]

I'll have to call and talk you through that one... it's a complicated process. :lol

Well, plan on getting a call when it comes in so I can not totally screw it up. :lol

Nice job on Maximus. :rock

[chapuchi]

Wow that Maximus is really coming together nicely Josh!

[Buttmunch]

Any chance of an update on the Bank Robbery Joker? Many people are getting curious now that Hot Toys has announced theirs.

[jinroh75]

damn that maximus is awesome

[DarkKnight2k4]

I'd like to see a battle damamged version of Maximus !:)

[DarkArtist81]

Any chance of an update on the Bank Robbery Joker? Many people are getting curious now that Hot Toys has announced theirs.

Well, it should be fully built up in prototype form here in the coming week or two. The shirts will be a WHILE though, at least a few months to get right. But the rest is a cake walk.

[DarkArtist81]

I just got some packages today, and I don't have school for another 4 days.. So hopefully I can get some much needed work done.

And a tip to new customizers... if your Wife or girlfriend is a member of PETA... Don't tell her that the fur you bought online is real fur. :lol

I did, and it was a funny conversation. At least she didn't get mad at me. :D

[MaulFan]

I just got some packages today, and I don't have school for another 4 days.. So hopefully I can get some much needed work done.

And a tip to new customizers... if your Wife or girlfriend is a member of PETA... Don't tell her that the fur you bought online is real fur. :lol

I did, and it was a funny conversation. At least she didn't get mad at me. :D

I can imagine that conversation :lol "Hunny, Sparky had to be shaved so Michael Myers can have hair. Hunny???? Hun? HALF!" :lol

[Reinhardt]

that Maximus looks amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bannister]

Anguish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/8056/hpim0146xk4.jpg
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[Bannister]

More Anguish!!!!!!!!!
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9213/hpim0161mx7.jpg
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[TheObsoleteMan]

If I had that thing I'd set it right in the middle of my coffee table just to see people's reactions when they walk in. :lol

[Kabukiman]

Bannister is now the proud owner of the greatest thing I've ever seen in my entire life. I rage with jealousy.

Congrats, Bannister! And well done, Josh!

[Reinhardt]

awesome Bannister!!!!! it's so sick! can you take a picture of the whole thing?

Josh, AMAZING work.

also, the pic below looks so much like the cover of the first King Crimson album.


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King Crimson cover:
http://www.pergunnareriksson.se/images/KingCrimsonInTheCourtB.jpg

[eighthsamurai]

that is such an awesome piece! it reminds me of the belly of the ghost of christmas future from scrooged.

[DarkArtist81]

Awesome! Looks great Bannister, even in those extreme closeups... Glad it arrived safely, for the most part. :lol

[Zoomaround]

Josh, you did an incredible job on Anguish, as expected. He's absolutely gorgeous! I've been keeping an eye on this project since day one and I'm so happy, but mainly jealous, for Bannister.

Thanks, Bannister, for sharing your pics with us. Bragger!:p

[uscmhicks]

awesome ! :rock
Anguish is amazing !. Keep it up Josh. :rock2

[Bannister]

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/6312/hpim0171ao4.jpg
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[uscmhicks]

:rock Its fantastic !. Your lucky Bannister ! :rock

[Bannister]

:rock Its fantastic !. Your lucky Bannister ! :rock

:rock:rock:rock

[Jen]

Hot damn that Maximus is looking so sweet Josh!!!! :drool :drool I can't wait to get him!!!! :rock :rock :rock :rock

And Bannister your Anguish turned out awesome! Once again, brilliant work Josh! :rock He's sickening and scary and makes me feel icky inside - which makes it perfect! :D

[DarkArtist81]

HUGE thanks to Bannister for giving me such a fun piece to work on (it's one of the most interesting things I have ever had the pleasure to paint), and for being so damn infinitely patient waiting for it. I LOVE the pics, and most of all I'm just glad you have it finally in hand. :rock:rock:rock

[JustinLuck]

Wow Josh, the painted details in the Anguish piece are simply spectacular. This is a true showpiece of your talent. How many hours do you think went into this?

[DarkArtist81]

Wow Josh, the painted details in the Anguish piece are simply spectacular. This is a true showpiece of your talent. How many hours do you think went into this?

Thanks man! As far as hours... :horror

I would say at least 80+ :duh

[Bannister]

Thanks man! As far as hours... :horror

I would say at least 80+ :duh

:horror:horror:horror

[EVILFACE]

Any recent Jason pics??????

[DarkArtist81]

Any recent Jason pics??????

Update on Jasons: I'm having a special mold made by Shawn at Sovereign studios, to make it faster and easier to get the masks made. So that should bump up my production to a much faster speed and get these things out the door. :rock

[Badism]

Update on Jasons: I'm having a special mold made by Shawn at Sovereign studios, to make it faster and easier to get the masks made. So that should bump up my production to a much faster speed and get these things out the door. :rock

How about Michael Myers? :D

[DarkArtist81]

How about Michael Myers? :D

Well, I AM finishing up three of the first guys... MaulFan, The Obsolete Man and Ian's heads. I WILL be finishing up the entire set before Halloween though. I hope to be done with the Jokers as well... Just trying to cram it all in before the Holidays get here.

I DID do another quickie sculpt this weekend, for another figure line. Still need to mold it and do the clothing, but here is what I have to show for it so far.. My Ghostface... (The hood is just a mockup with the material I have)

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4891.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4886.jpg

[pixletwin]

I did some more torso work on Maximus, some minor stuff... base coats and the like. Will take a break from that to do more heads and such the rest of this week... But thought I would share. :D

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4883.jpg

:google :google :google :google

[Badism]

Well, I AM finishing up three of the first guys... MaulFan, The Obsolete Man and Ian's heads. I WILL be finishing up the entire set before Halloween though. I hope to be done with the Jokers as well... Just trying to cram it all in before the Holidays get here.

I DID do another quickie sculpt this weekend, for another figure line. Still need to mold it and do the clothing, but here is what I have to show for it so far.. My Ghostface... (The hood is just a mockup with the material I have)

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4891.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4886.jpg

OMG, just because I said I was doing a Ghostface. You bastard. :monkey5

Awesome, man. Can't wait to see more. :D

[DarkArtist81]

:lol You guys are hilarious.

I've been wanting to do a Ghostface for a looong time. Also hoping to do a V for Vendetta soon too, but that one will be a while. GF was easy and fast, not a lot of detail.

[vader70450]

any updates on the feng bale bro?

Thanks!

[sixtus_56]

Dam dude that Ghostface is freaking Sweet!! awsome work.

[Buttmunch]

Ghostface looks awesome Josh :rock

[UTtoyfan]

Ghostface looks great! He's asking me what my favorite scary movie is! :horror

[MaulFan]

Well, I AM finishing up three of the first guys... MaulFan, The Obsolete Man and Ian's heads. I WILL be finishing up the entire set before Halloween though. I hope to be done with the Jokers as well... Just trying to cram it all in before the Holidays get here.

I DID do another quickie sculpt this weekend, for another figure line. Still need to mold it and do the clothing, but here is what I have to show for it so far.. My Ghostface... (The hood is just a mockup with the material I have)

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4891.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4886.jpg

Wow Josh, are you going to be doing full figures of the GF?

[DarkArtist81]

Wow Josh, are you going to be doing full figures of the GF?

Indeed I will. I have the fabric situation handled and should have a prototype done here soon. AFTER I finish those three Myers, an Anakin and the Feng Bale... But very very soon!

[Voorhees27]

Well, I AM finishing up three of the first guys... MaulFan, The Obsolete Man and Ian's heads. I WILL be finishing up the entire set before Halloween though. I hope to be done with the Jokers as well... Just trying to cram it all in before the Holidays get here.


I could have sworn I was one of the first 3 for the Myers sculpt :confused: well I guess not then.

[MaulFan]

Small suggestion, if I may say so. You might want to soften the definite of the white embossing around the eyes where they wrap around the nose. I had the mask myself once and always had it burnt in my mind from the movies, most of the time, the shadows really only showed embossing around the cheek bone area and the higher, brow point but not much around the eyes. Just a small thing, still look stellar regardless. Look forward to seeing how you handle the costume.

[DarkArtist81]

I could have sworn I was one of the first 3 for the Myers sculpt :confused: well I guess not then.

I must have written it down wrong... I will do yours then, as the last of the three. I'll go ahead and cast Ian's head and get started on that, but I really want to get those three haired and finished tomorrow.

And Sean... I see exactly what you mean now! I was using the Mcfarlane figure as reference, just looked up shots on Google and I see exactly what you mean. I will modify it a bit with Magic sculpt before making the mold. :rock

[MaulFan]

And Sean... I see exactly what you mean now! I was using the Mcfarlane figure as reference, just looked up shots on Google and I see exactly what you mean. I will modify it a bit with Magic sculpt before making the mold. :rock

Funny you say that, as it was always something that bothered me with the McFarlane.

Interestingly, I knew Ghost Face before Michael Myers, Scream and Silence of the Lambs were the first horror movies I'd ever seen, I was just the right timing when Scream came out, stuck with me instantly and I loved the look of the Ghost Face mask, used to sketch it in class when my mind wandered, often haha, and got the mask. I've been a big kid for quite some time so when I wanted to be Ghost Face for Halloween, the costume for my height was too snug, my mom made me one all her own, it was more accurrate and everything, I loved it, had so much fun running around dressed up like that. Then when I first saw Halloween, fell in love with Michael's look for probably the same reasons, which is natural since GF is based off Michael's core elements, simplicity, bold shadow spots for eerie reveals. Michael's better though, and of course being a force of nature more than just a man makes him more intriguing as well, and scream never had a G vs. E like Loomis and Michael, they had their Laurie Strode but no Loomis styled character, which fit with their villain type, but is still an element that makes Halloween awesome.

[DarkArtist81]

I was really into the first Scream as well, being such a huge Halloween fan... it was a natural fit. And I loved the writing and how it was structured, not to mention the amazing costume. It really stays in your mind, very simple... but still scary.

I've ALWAYS wanted a good figure of it, and desperately have been trying to get it done. Figured I would stay on the horror kick and get it done. :rock

[MaulFan]

I'm glad you're taking initiative on it.

McFarlane's was acceptable for lack of options, but between the pose, the off details of the mask, and the almost Force Unleashed flow to the costume, it just doesn't feel like all that good of a representation. I find the McF's hood clings too tight to the head, which was a flaw with the store bought costume, my homemade hood hung perfectly. The mask face is so much more powerful when it's really lost in a sea of black, McF's hugs it so close on the sides, takes some of the effect away.

[DarkArtist81]

I agree... the hood in the Mcf was waaay too small for my liking too, and I didn't like the pose either.

I'm really excited about doing the costume, I really want to make it look as good as I possibly can. Should be a very cool addition to my Horror lineup.

[MaulFan]

Any ideas yet what you're going to do for the knife?

This is one of the views I drew a lot.

http://movies.infinitecoolness.com/02/scream11.jpg

Another fave and really shows off what I mean about the hood engrossing the white to make it more powerful.

http://www.angelfire.com/sc/mrghostface/images/ghostface.jpg

[Badism]

Also the mcfarlane figure has a sash around it's waist, not film accurate. In the film the gown just flowed from head to feet. The sash's hanging from the arms are wrong as well.

The Spencer doll is a better reference if you have it.

[MaulFan]

Ya, I think McFarlane must have gone out and bought one of the store costumes and figured it was accurrate, those costumes have the sash too.

[Badism]

Ya, I think McFarlane must have gone out and bought one of the store costumes and figured it was accurrate, those costumes have the sash too.

I used co-run Moviemaniacs.net and I can tell you that Mcfarlane did not have the license to scream. The figure is based on a store bought unlicensed version of the costume. The first wave did include a mini scream poster but when Dimension films got wind of it they issued and cease and desist order.

Mcfarlane was forced to replace the poster with a generic photo of the figure.

[uscmhicks]

I would buy a Scream figure off you in seconds. :rock:rock:rock

[Buttmunch]

I used co-run Moviemaniacs.net and I can tell you that Mcfarlane did not have the license to scream. The figure is based on a store bought unlicensed version of the costume. The first wave did include a mini scream poster but when Dimension films got wind of it they issued and cease and desist order.

Mcfarlane was forced to replace the poster with a generic photo of the figure.

Really? That is interesting. I think it is funny they issued a Cease and Desist on the posters though and not the actual figure :lol

[MaulFan]

I used co-run Moviemaniacs.net and I can tell you that Mcfarlane did not have the license to scream. The figure is based on a store bought unlicensed version of the costume. The first wave did include a mini scream poster but when Dimension films got wind of it they issued and cease and desist order.

Mcfarlane was forced to replace the poster with a generic photo of the figure.

That would explain things. I always thought it strange the Halloween figure had that poster, but the Scream figure didn't.

[Badism]

Really? That is interesting. I think it is funny they issued a Cease and Desist on the posters though and not the actual figure :lol

Dimension has no copyright on the costume. I'm not quite sure how that works but I believe the costume was something they found in a shop somewhere. They do of course have copyrights on their posters.

[DarkArtist81]

Well, I did a lot of work tonight... Was not able to do much this weekend, unfortunately... due to family out of town visitors that sapped my time away.. :banghead

But I did get some stuff done, at least progress on a number of different projects and heads. Here is what I got done....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4892.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4893.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4894.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4895.jpg

[MaulFan]

Josh, is your Ghost Face actually going to work like the film costume, where it's a white mask attached to a black cloth over the person's head?

[uscmhicks]

arrgggghhhh !!!!!!!!!!! GHOST FACE !!!!!!!!ARRGHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!! MEGA AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!! :rock:rock:rock

[DarkArtist81]

I also finished a "quickie" head... I had this old Mace Windu sculpt laying around and wanted to do something with it, so I added hair to it and made a Jules from Pulp Fiction. I just slapped it on that body really quick before making a mold of it, just to show you guys. Even the paint is sloppy, just a quick base coat and hair color to show what it will look like. If anybody does want a cast or a painted cast, just let me know. They will certainly be available. Even full figures if desired.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4898.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4899.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4901.jpg

[DarkArtist81]

Josh, is your Ghost Face actually going to work like the film costume, where it's a white mask attached to a black cloth over the person's head?

No, I was thinking that at first.. but it would be really really tough for me to accomplish and make work. The cloth will be there, hood with the full body cloak and the draping arms... Might even do some wire work in it, for a nicer effect.

[uscmhicks]

holy crap !. How do you make all this awesome stuff in such little time ??!! :rock
Everything rocks ! :rock

[DarkArtist81]

holy crap !. How do you make all this awesome stuff in such little time ??!! :rock
Everything rocks ! :rock

Well, I am so buried under my work that I needed something to "recharge" my batteries a bit... So I did the Ghostface and Jules to get it going again. I think it worked! I was able to get a bunch done along with it, and I'm already pumped to finish those up and do the other Myers/Jokers/Roys that I have piled up. :rock

[Cocoboloboy]

Dang those look good. :rock I just love that Bale/Wayne sculpt. I should have gotten one of those when I had the chance.

[MaulFan]

No, I was thinking that at first.. but it would be really really tough for me to accomplish and make work. The cloth will be there, hood with the full body cloak and the draping arms... Might even do some wire work in it, for a nicer effect.

Well, I'm sure whatever you come up with will work out, just got my gears turning when I saw the mask free floating there, I started thinking what if that got glued to a hood like comes with Takara Batman.

[uscmhicks]

Awesome. All I know is that if you sell the Ghost Face figures I am buying one.
I am actually building up that many different horror characters I have barely any room left !. I am thinking of picking one Jason and one Freddy and selling the rest.
It will be hard but theres not much I can do. Its what actually stopped me from ordering both of your awesome Jasons.

My cousin who says all this collecting is stupid yesterday said as I was looking at your Myers , and I quote " Now thats cool ".
He never says anything like that !. :lol:rock

[uscmhicks]

Well, I'm sure whatever you come up with will work out, just got my gears turning when I saw the mask free floating there, I started thinking what if that got glued to a hood like comes with Takara Batman.

That sounds like an awesome idea. This will be a tough one to tackle I would imagine. I would be worried about the mask weighing down or coming off if its simply glued on to fabric. Maybe I'm being paranoid.
Either way I know Josh will make this awesome :rock

[LOTRFan]

I see a Rorscach! :rock Maybe a Joker is in there too. :confused:

:banana:banana:banana:banana

[The Josh]

Obi-Wan looks great. That Pulp Fiction head looks freaking cool as well. Nice Job josh. :)

[TheObsoleteMan]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4895.jpg

Everytime I see that Myers sculpt in a spooky shadow I start drooling all over again. :drool

So perfect.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a lot guys! Yeah... LOTS of work here. Sean, you are on to something there. I might do a cast and try that on a hood somewhere.. see if it's feasible at all. I worry about it possibly coming off with wear, but it might be able to work. I'll give it a good test. :rock

And Obsolete... Yours is NEXT! :D

[chapuchi]

Whoohoo! One of the first Rorschachs. The Jules looks great - judging from the recast on eBay, your sculpted hair is much much better.

[DarkKnight2k4]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4898.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4899.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4901.jpg

Sweet ! The things you invent ... to re-invent yourself ! WOW !

Thanks a lot guys! Yeah... LOTS of work here. Sean, you are on to something there. I might do a cast and try that on a hood somewhere.. see if it's feasible at all. I worry about it possibly coming off with wear, but it might be able to work. I'll give it a good test. :rock

And Obsolete... Yours is NEXT! :D

What about me Josh :(:o:monkey3

[DarkArtist81]

You too are coming up bro! I just need to finish your Leia and eventually the Joker. They should be done soon, especially Leia. :rock

[MaulFan]

Having seen that head for so long as Mace Windu, I can't look at it without seeing that part and thinking, "Hand me my lightsaber, it's the one that says 'Bad Mother ^^^^er' on it."

[DarkArtist81]

Having seen that head for so long as Mace Windu, I can't look at it without seeing that part and thinking, "Hand me my lightsaber, it's the one that says 'Bad Mother ^^^^er' on it."

:lol I know what you mean! I WILL be making a small scale wallet and replicating that for my Jules... It's a MUST. :rock

Maybe a tiny burger and drink... :rotfl

[customizerwannabe]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4876.jpg

Now THAT is truly awesome work!:rock

[Khev]

I did some more torso work on Maximus, some minor stuff... base coats and the like. Will take a break from that to do more heads and such the rest of this week... But thought I would share. :D

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4883.jpg

Wow I'm out of it for a little while and suddenly people start having delusions of grandeur...just kidding man, that's amazing! Was the sculpt a private commission as well?

[galactiboy]

Great work on Jules man! By far the best one I've seen :rock

[Bannister]

Wow I'm out of it for a little while and suddenly people start having delusions of grandeur...just kidding man, that's amazing! Was the sculpt a private commission as well?

The sculpt was a private commission done by Andy Bergholtz.

[Les Walker]

JULES RULES!!! :rock
Totally! Outdid yourself on that one. Put me down for a castup when you get em done!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! Yeah, as Banny said... the Maximus was sculpted by Andy B. Really amazing statue too, I'm LOVING painting it.

And thanks for the praise for Jules, I just got so tired of painting that crappy head that Diver4 on Ebay offers... just had to do something about that. Now if I could just find a decent Travolta sculpt to alter, we'd be set. :lol

[King Darkness]

Say "what" again! Say "what" again! I dare you, I double dare you, mother-fu**er! Say "what" one more Goddamn time! :rotfl

Great job Josh!