DarkArtist's Creations of DOOM!

[MaulFan]

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

All I can think of with that quote is the YouTube videos of Transformers cllips redone that were all over the place last summer, one had Optimus Prime fighting with this dialogue over it, funny ^^^^ :rotfl.

[DarkArtist81]

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!

You know? I sadly looked at that head when I finished it and said those EXACT words. :lol

I even have Ezekiel 25:17 memorized. :D

Just got done putting the head into a mold. Thankfully, with the Joker project leftovers, I have enough parts to make 3 full customs. So I should be able to afford bills this month, not to mention the payment on the Joker shirts and a few refunds to friends.

I will put up a sale thread when they are done, just so they can be mailed out immediately and not be another one that people have to wait for. :rock

Oh, and Sean!! Your Myers is weathered, on the body, has a knife and just needs to have gloss put on his eyes... He will be in your hands SOON!

[MaulFan]

Oh, and Sean!! Your Myers is weathered, on the body, has a knife and just needs to have gloss put on his eyes... He will be in your hands SOON!

Awesome, can't wait to photograph him :rock, and can't wait to see all the detail in person. Les' photos showed even more detailing on the hands that you'd done, it's insane, but a perfect worn, beaten, Myers hand look. Weird how even his hands have sort of a signature look to them, wasn't a fan of how they got all like toxic looking over the sequels. Ya they'd been beaten a lot, but the look they gave him just didn't quite reflect that, looks more like he'd been exposed to radiation or something :lol

[Les Walker]

Now there's a cool day in front of the camera!

Rock on Josh. Sounds like you've done some major stuff man. And yeah, that Jules begs for treatment! I am actually thinking of the diner version for mine. Just to be different. That way, I can have the wallet!

[DarkArtist81]

Now there's a cool day in front of the camera!

Rock on Josh. Sounds like you've done some major stuff man. And yeah, that Jules begs for treatment! I am actually thinking of the diner version for mine. Just to be different. That way, I can have the wallet!

:rock That's badass bro! I was thinking of that, would look hilarious on the shelf. You can bet that one of the sculpts will indeed be coming your way bro, least I can do.

And you are ROCKING that Joker... Some of your best work yet, that hair is INSANE.

[Les Walker]

:rock That's badass bro! I was thinking of that, would look hilarious on the shelf. You can bet that one of the sculpts will indeed be coming your way bro, least I can do.

And you are ROCKING that Joker... Some of your best work yet, that hair is INSANE.


:bow Thanks Josh. You know it means a lot to me what you think.

[DarkKnight2k4]

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

YES SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS .... on down... 2 to go !!!!!!
All I can say is....

http://honeybee.helsinki.fi/users/kitala/REN-N-STIMPY.GIF

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

Maybe a tiny burger and drink...

SWEET ! I love what you are comng up with !

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

CLASSIC ! :rotfl

[Les Walker]

Josh has a lot on his plate, but I tell ya, I think he's churning too.
Hang in there brother, and rock us some more! Great stuff lately. :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Josh has a lot on his plate, but I tell ya, I think he's churning too.
Hang in there brother, and rock us some more! Great stuff lately. :rock

Thanks a lot Les. I'm recharged right now, cooking with Nuclear FIRE!! :rock

I just put skin tones on EVERY single head that is on my shelf tonight, 35 heads total! I also am close to completion (sans masks) EVERY last Roy and Jason figure that I have yet to do. LOTS of stuff is coming guys, I'm driving hard to get more production with less time. You deserve it, every one of you.

And on top of that, tonight I watched press clips for my Government class and wrote a short essay for Literature! :google

[UTtoyfan]

Thanks a lot Les. I'm recharged right now, cooking with Nuclear FIRE!! :rock

I just put skin tones on EVERY single head that is on my shelf tonight, 35 heads total! I also am close to completion (sans masks) EVERY last Roy and Jason figure that I have yet to do. LOTS of stuff is coming guys, I'm driving hard to get more production with less time. You deserve it, every one of you.

And on top of that, tonight I watched press clips for my Government class and wrote a short essay for Literature! :google

Dang Josh, you're like Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man all rolled into one! :horror:horror

Can't wait to see more pics of your progress!

[galactiboy]

Thanks a lot Les. I'm recharged right now, cooking with Nuclear FIRE!! :rock

I just put skin tones on EVERY single head that is on my shelf tonight, 35 heads total! I also am close to completion (sans masks) EVERY last Roy and Jason figure that I have yet to do. LOTS of stuff is coming guys, I'm driving hard to get more production with less time. You deserve it, every one of you.

And on top of that, tonight I watched press clips for my Government class and wrote a short essay for Literature! :google

Get on it :rock Can't wait to see more updates... especially a finished Maximus, so far its a thing of beauty :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! I just desperately want to cut the wait times for all you that paid in advance and waited for so damn long for your stuff. I have more projects down the path and need to move this stuff so I can get to it and push myself further... as well as make more much needed money.

And pics coming soon! As well as Maximus updates... I really want to knock that thing out of the park! :rock

[eighthsamurai]

woo-hoo!!! can't wait!! i'm actually anticipating your heads more than any other full 1/6 figure releases. don't forget to take breaks though speedy gonzalez. and school work comes first mister! you make sure you get to bed early on those school nights.

[DarkKnight2k4]

Thanks guys! I just desperately want to cut the wait times for all you that paid in advance and waited for so damn long for your stuff. I have more projects down the path and need to move this stuff so I can get to it and push myself further... as well as make more much needed money.

And pics coming soon! As well as Maximus updates... I really want to knock that thing out of the park! :rock

Hey while we would all love to have our stuff and brag and admire... but you can't rush perfection.

And we know life takes precedence...

We support you now and always.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! Pics coming very soon!

[King Darkness]

Thanks a lot Les. I'm recharged right now, cooking with Nuclear FIRE!! :rock

I just put skin tones on EVERY single head that is on my shelf tonight, 35 heads total! I also am close to completion (sans masks) EVERY last Roy and Jason figure that I have yet to do. LOTS of stuff is coming guys, I'm driving hard to get more production with less time. You deserve it, every one of you.

And on top of that, tonight I watched press clips for my Government class and wrote a short essay for Literature! :google

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

[MaulFan]

Thanks a lot Les. I'm recharged right now, cooking with Nuclear FIRE!! :rock

I just put skin tones on EVERY single head that is on my shelf tonight, 35 heads total! I also am close to completion (sans masks) EVERY last Roy and Jason figure that I have yet to do. LOTS of stuff is coming guys, I'm driving hard to get more production with less time. You deserve it, every one of you.

And on top of that, tonight I watched press clips for my Government class and wrote a short essay for Literature! :google

He's more machine now than man...twisted and evil. :rock

[DarkArtist81]

He's more machine now than man...twisted and evil. :rock

http://www.grimmemennesker.dk/data/media/1/darth-vader-on-vacation.jpg

(Disclaimer: Not really me in this pic :lol)

[DarkArtist81]

Tonight was my "Casting night"! I just chilled and listened to music, mixing resin and casting heads.

I cast 6 Jokers, 7 Roys, 6 H1 Myers, 4 Jules, 2 Rorschach, 1 Goon and one test cast of my Ghostface. :google

I WILL have assembled figures of all Roys, ALL Jasons, and possibly more before the end of the weekend.

I'll also be selling 3 full figures of Jules, already painted and done.. and one seperate painted head this weekend for sure to raise more money for casting materials and bills here at home. They will not be something people have to wait for. When they buy it, I will buy 3 bodies and within a week the buyers will have the figures. First DA FAST TRACK figure of all time. :D

[King Darkness]

I WILL have assembled figures of all Roys, ALL Jasons, and possibly more before the end of the weekend.



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

[DarkArtist81]

Hell yeah dude, not holding back at all! And BIG huge thanks to Sovereign Studios for offering his assistance on the Jason masks. Shawn is making a better mold of the mask for me, which will make my figures crank out at a much faster pace.

So once I get that back, figures will be shipping out to people! I am aiming at all my horror figs to have shipped out before Halloween. Also hoping to have the Jokers done by then, but a man can dream... :lol

[LOTRFan]

A Rorshach and a Joker ..... :horror

:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana

[DarkArtist81]

A Rorshach and a Joker ..... :horror

:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana

:naughty Hell yeah man! It's coming down the PIPE!

[King Darkness]

I cant wait to have some darkArtist goodies :rock :rock :rock

[LOTRFan]

I cant wait to have some darkArtist goodies :rock :rock :rock

Me too, this will be my cherry poppin'! :joy

[sixtus_56]

I cant wait to have some darkArtist goodies :rock :rock :rock


Same Here, you cant rush perfection :D

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! I can't wait to get it all out to you! :duff

[Kabukiman]

Tonight was my "Casting night"! I just chilled and listened to music, mixing resin and casting heads.

That's basically my night. Except for heads, I'm casting *a* head. And instead of music, I'm listening to McCain speak at the RNC (hey, I gotta at least hear the guy out).

This is the first time I've ever cast anything and I can't wait to see how it turns out. The only downside is that I pissed off the wife because I seriously underestimated the stinkiness of resin. :sick

[MaulFan]

Me too, this will be my cherry poppin'! :joy

Same here, I've seen Josh's work in hand, but this will be the first piece I own that's been worked on him, and I'm excited at how special a piece it is to start my DA collection off with :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks Sean! I'm so very happy to be sending this out to you too! It should go out tomorrow, so expect a mess of pics tonight before I go to box him up. :rock

And Kabuki... The first is stressful... I remember that feeling. And the Resin does stink and can get all over the place. It's also a pain to wash off your hands. :google

[MaulFan]

Thanks Sean! I'm so very happy to be sending this out to you too! It should go out tomorrow, so expect a mess of pics tonight before I go to box him up. :rock

Expect more when I get him :rock Not sure what I'll do just yet, but something special :)

[galactiboy]

Cool, man having Roy and Myers for Halloween would be badass... but whenever I get them will be happiness :banana

[UTtoyfan]

Tonight was my "Casting night"! I just chilled and listened to music, mixing resin and casting heads.

I cast 6 Jokers, 7 Roys, 6 H1 Myers, 4 Jules, 2 Rorschach, 1 Goon and one test cast of my Ghostface. :google

I WILL have assembled figures of all Roys, ALL Jasons, and possibly more before the end of the weekend.

I'll also be selling 3 full figures of Jules, already painted and done.. and one seperate painted head this weekend for sure to raise more money for casting materials and bills here at home. They will not be something people have to wait for. When they buy it, I will buy 3 bodies and within a week the buyers will have the figures. First DA FAST TRACK figure of all time. :D

Whoo hoo!!!:banana:banana
A goon!! I bet after you're done with that goon the Joker told you to kill me too. :D

[DarkArtist81]

Here are a few pics... first of the casted heads, and my mold collection... then a few mood shots of MaulFan's soon to be in hand H1 Myers....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4902.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4903.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4909.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4904.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4906.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4907.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4908.jpg

[Buttmunch]

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/3887/dscn49031rl2.jpg

That looks so awesome in your line up of heads! :D

That Myers looks amazing! :drool

[MaulFan]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4904.jpg

:clap well done Josh, I can hear the Halloween theme right now :rock

"Fifteen weeks, sitting in a room, staring at a wall, not seeing the wall, looking past the wall...looking at this moment, inhumanly patient..."

BTW Josh, no subtle commentary about the actual wait on this figure, I'd wait whatever it took you, but couldn't pass up working in another classic Pleasance Loomis quote :rock

[galactiboy]

There is just too much badassness in your post Josh :rock Awesome work, can't wait to see more :rock

[Reinhardt]

awesome pics Josh!!!

[Badism]

Nice.

Are those H2 heads in the second row?

[DarkArtist81]

Nice.

Are those H2 heads in the second row?

YEP! The back row is Goon, Ghostface, Rorschach, and Jules
The next row is Joker and 2 H2 Myers
Next is all the Myers and the Dream Jason heads(Roy but with a glued on mask).
Next is just Roy...

And thanks Sean, I just desperately wanted to knock yours out of the park. Just wait until you see the weathering, I have that down to a science now. :rock

[MaulFan]

Well, I hope you know I don't expect but I certainly do appreciate very much you going the extra mile. I'm sure as always with these custom pieces, the first glimpse will be like never seeing a picture of it before it's so much more vivid and detailed in person. I can only personally vouch for you and Les as you're the only custom artists whose work I've seen in person, but there is quality and care that rarely translates through the lens and I enjoy the challenge of trying to take photos that say "yes, it is this amazing in person", so that folks that haven't seen your stuff first hand can build the proper expectation. I still remember the "wow"s that went through my head when I saw the paint job you did on Marc's ghost Anakin, first custom painted head I'd ever seen in person, and it was amazing and fun to observe all the little nuances and subtleties that I had no idea were there going by the photos I'd seen.

Glad I get to add your Michael into my growing Myers figure collection :rock

[Sick Boy 82]

Josh, as always man, killer work! I can has GOON??!! Damn I can't wait!!!! :chew:chew:

[metaphorge]

That Jules is a gorgeous, and is a serious toy wish-fulfillment of mine. I can't wait to own it. :D

[vader70450]

Bale is looking bad ass bro!

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

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! Tonight I dressed, weathered and put a base coat on all Roy's. They will be done tomorrow for the most part. Part VIII figures are also being weathered. I put two Jules on bodies and am painting those for a weekend (much needed) sale. And I dremeled a LOT today. :google

[galactiboy]

Thanks guys! Tonight I dressed, weathered and put a base coat on all Roy's. They will be done tomorrow for the most part. Part VIII figures are also being weathered. I put two Jules on bodies and am painting those for a weekend (much needed) sale. And I dremeled a LOT today. :google

Awesome news :rock

[Eli26]

Can't wait to get my Joker! :rock

[eighthsamurai]

any sign of some supes repaints in the near future dude?

[DarkArtist81]

any sign of some supes repaints in the near future dude?

Yes indeed! They are out in front on my lineup and nearing completion. This weekend is all about projects, but I will be trying to make some leeway on those too.

I WILL have pics today sometime, of Roys and others... :rock

[Voorhees27]

Josh, the Myers looks great!

[DarkArtist81]

Josh, the Myers looks great!

Thanks man! Yours is coming soon, dremeling it out today... Should be on to hair early in the week. :rock2

[Voorhees27]

Thanks man! Yours is coming soon, dremeling it out today... Should be on to hair early in the week. :rock2

:rock:rock:rock

[eighthsamurai]

Yes indeed! They are out in front on my lineup and nearing completion. This weekend is all about projects, but I will be trying to make some leeway on those too.

I WILL have pics today sometime, of Roys and others... :rock

:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2
tears of joy, my friend. tears of joy.

[Ironman1188]

Josh, check your PM's when you get to taking a break. :monkey3

[Badism]

Josh, check your PM's when you get to taking a break. :monkey3

No more work for this man. Let the poor fellow finish what he already has! :monkey5

[Ironman1188]

No more work for this man. Let the poor fellow finish what he already has! :monkey5

Exactly. :monkey3

[DarkArtist81]

Steve is right! I have a lot on my plate, and Steve... I will be responding soon, just wanted to wait until I had something to show. I do have a few of your heads close to completion, just wanted to be able to respond with something.. :lol

[Ironman1188]

Steve is right! I have a lot on my plate, and Steve... I will be responding soon, just wanted to wait until I had something to show. I do have a few of your heads close to completion, just wanted to be able to respond with something.. :lol

Thank you, Josh. :bow
I know how busy you are and have been.
Didn't mean to be curt, just don't like folks jumpin' in when they don't know what they're talking about.

[DarkArtist81]

Thank you, Josh. :bow
I know how busy you are and have been.
Didn't mean to be curt, just don't like folks jumpin' in when they don't know what they're talking about.

:lol Don't worry, you've been insanely understanding and patient. I really want to deliver some happiness your way very soon bro. :duff

[angelofmusic2112]

Josh, the Myers looks great!

Myers looks incredible! Nice work! :clap:clap:clap

[Badism]

Thank you, Josh. :bow
I know how busy you are and have been.
Didn't mean to be curt, just don't like folks jumpin' in when they don't know what they're talking about.

Are you referring to me? because I was only joking. :D

[uscmhicks]

Myers looks amazing. He will be stood with Jason and Freddy with pride.

And hopefully a ghost face too . :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! As promised... pics. First up, the Roy family reunion. Almost done with these, just need to add facial detail, eyes, and painted weathering. I did all the sanding weathering, assembled them, put the base coats down... Also up are two Jules figures that will be for sale in the Commerce section (I'm broke, so it's needed for supplies and bills). And also a few of my own H2 Prototype with added "Blood tears". I unfortunately will have to sell that one too... Wife is asking me to sell more stuff to help pay things.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4910.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4912.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4913.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4914.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4915.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4916.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4917.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4918.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4919.jpg

[Buttmunch]

All of those look amazing Josh! Really like those blood tears!

[galactiboy]

Great work Josh... sorry to hear you have to sell the H2, but hopefully you can make another one for yourself later on. Bills first, collections 2nd :monkey2

[DarkArtist81]

Great work Josh... sorry to hear you have to sell the H2, but hopefully you can make another one for yourself later on. Bills first, collections 2nd :monkey2

Thanks man... Yeah, at least I have the head molded and can always make more. I almost sold Hicks and my Hulk PF... just to help pay for stuff. But came to my senses and sold things I can replace or just don't need anymore.

Bills come first. :duff

[EVILFACE]

ROY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheObsoleteMan]

That blinded Myers is badass!

[Voorhees27]

Man Josh that H2 custom looks swwet! I just watched it yesturday (H2) great work man!

[MaulFan]

Nice touch with the blood Josh. I just had a dimented idea. If for some reason, one of your Michael figures ever turns out bad or something where it's unrecoverable, you should light it on fire and take pictures to replicate Michael's last moments in H2 :devil

[DarkArtist81]

Yeah, I watched H2 yesterday too and was inspired to do that version. :rock

And Sean, it would be funny as Hell to do that. Wish my mask was rubber so it would burn the same way. Would make a nice pic.

I'm thinking I might do a few Ben Tramer figures too, just to sell. Poor bastard. :lol

[MaulFan]

I'm thinking I might do a few Ben Tramer figures too, just to sell. Poor bastard. :lol

Ya, struck by a car, pinned against a van, then lit on fire and burnt semi-alive, and on top of that, probably woulda been shacking up with Laurie shortly after that night. Dude's just trying to get his freak on and cops be messing with his game :lol

[DarkKnight2k4]

I cant wait to have some darkArtist goodies :rock :rock :rock

I agree... I can't wait !!!!

Everything just looks so awesome Josh !

[sladesuperagent]

Can't wait for my Roy!!! :rock

[King Darkness]

No useful comment, just gonna inject some rock........

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

[galactiboy]

No useful comment, just gonna inject some rock........

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

Rock is always useful :lecture

:rock :rock

[QuiGonFishing]

Hey Josh!

Don't mean to pile on, but is there any update at all on my ANH Han..?

Can't wait to see it.

[DarkArtist81]

Hey Josh!

Don't mean to pile on, but is there any update at all on my ANH Han..?

Can't wait to see it.

Not a problem bro.. he has the first coat and will be doing the detail work this week. In fact I will be doing that will all of those heads that I did the initial skin work to last week. I just have to find an off day...

I've been having to do a lot of writing for school this week so far and it is looking to be a writing heavy week throughout. But I will work that stuff in there somehow. Guarantee that. :rock

[DarkKnight2k4]

Not a problem bro.. he has the first coat and will be doing the detail work this week. In fact I will be doing that will all of those heads that I did the initial skin work to last week. I just have to find an off day...

I've been having to do a lot of writing for school this week so far and it is looking to be a writing heavy week throughout. But I will work that stuff in there somehow. Guarantee that. :rock

Don't forget me bro ! :angelsmil

[DarkKnight2k4]

You can tell our man is busy !!!! ;)

[uscmhicks]

Ghostface is gonna rock. :rock:rock:rock

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks for all the support guys, it's been a ROUGH week on the school front. I have written 4 papers and have to finish 2 more tonight. So I haven't been able to touch my brushes for days now. But tomorrow is the last day, I have Fri, Sat and Sun to make up for it.... so expect more soon. :duff

[eighthsamurai]

Thanks for all the support guys, it's been a ROUGH week on the school front. I have written 4 papers and have to finish 2 more tonight. So I haven't been able to touch my brushes for days now. But tomorrow is the last day, I have Fri, Sat and Sun to make up for it.... so expect more soon. :duff

6 papers at once - that's pretty heavy! i hate it when all the work piles up together like that. if i was you, i'd take the weekend off after such a hard slog and have a relaxing one, maybe spend some time with the family. you definitely deserve it.

[Reinhardt]

that's insane Josh. What papers do you have to write?

[UTtoyfan]

Good luck with your papers Josh!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys... I just finished the last two...

My literature class has me writing an essay for each class, bi weekly. This week I had one that was on "The Horse Dealers Daughter" and another on "The Story of an Hour". The first was harder than the second, as I had already read that shortie during my Humanities class last semester.

Also, I had an essay for Living in the Environment that was detailing the building of a eco-friendly facility and details of what we used and why. It was a group project, but the essays were alone. That was last night. This weekend I have another one I have to do on Polar Bears, and this one will need heavy reference. :google

The other essay I had was on the US Constitution and was tough... I also had a test in that class this week too... with 3 essay questions and a separate essay that had to be turned in before the test..

I also have to work on a few speeches for another class before the month is out.... :banghead

No rest for the weary. :lol

Last night I got 4 hours of sleep, I'm just looking forward to a few more tonight. Tomorrow after class I have a bunch of stuff to ship, but after that... I am coming to work on paint and get my mind off of it all.

[Ashton16]

It's tough, but hang in there. It will pay off in the long run.

Otherwise you could find yourself in five years with a shovel instead of a paint brush, and instead of working around unpainted Hicks heads, you'll be working around meth-head hicks.

What?:monkey1

[DarkArtist81]

It's tough, but hang in there. It will pay off in the long run.

Otherwise you could find yourself in five years with a shovel instead of a paint brush, and instead of working around unpainted Hicks heads, you'll be working around meth-head hicks.

What?:monkey1

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

You are right on the money there... I don't want THAT!! :lol

[MaulFan]

September 10, 2008...

HE CAME HOME

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/1.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/2.jpg

[Eli26]

How are the Jokers coming along Josh?

btw You should receive payment soon for the shirt. Sorry, just been so busy lately. My posts have dropped dramatically even. I doubt I hit 7,000 by January of 2009.

[DarkArtist81]

How are the Jokers coming along Josh?

btw You should receive payment soon for the shirt. Sorry, just been so busy lately. My posts have dropped dramatically even. I doubt I hit 7,000 by January of 2009.

They are coming soon I hope! The shirts will be getting made here soon, recently heard about them. I'm hoping this weekend to get more work done on that front, like last weekend's ROY fun. :rock

and SEAN! HOLY HELL!! I'm so happy! What do you think?? :rock:rock:rock

[Buttmunch]

September 10, 2008...

HE CAME HOME

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/1.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/2.jpg

:drool Amazing Sean (and Josh)!

One day later and it would have brought another meaning to 9/11.

[MaulFan]

and SEAN! HOLY HELL!! I'm so happy! What do you think?? :rock:rock:rock

Sorry I didn't speak up last night, I got home at almost midnight, had to watch the Sox try to win in the 14th inning :banghead, but to my delight when I got home there was a box waiting for me. Cracked that sucker open and as always, the "wow" factor kicked in. I'm blown away, especially by the weathering on the jumpsuit, it's insane, and one of the first things I did was look at him from a profile, and yup, the back of the jumpsuit has that exact fold we talked about, I really think Saturday toys had to have modeled this suit for Michael Myers with all the matching details, or maybe it's just ^^^^ luck that their suit has them, either way. Your paint work on the mask and hands is insane, the detailing and weathering, so much subtlty, can't look at it without knowing and seeing the time and care put into it. The eyes work out great, from some angles they remind me of H2 when you see his eyes in the mask just after Laurie shoots him, and there's this subtle look of torment in them from some angles, and others it's pure rage. Of all my figures this is the least new looking of any of them, dude looks like he's been around the block and the small detail work on the heels that you and I talked about, very realistic looking, as someone who frequently does that to his own pants, I can say the ripping and dirtying is very realistic. You did a great job on this, and of course, the knife rocks too. I love how you got just the blood to be glossy and wet looking.

Everyone waiting on a Myers from Josh, bear with him, however long it takes, your patience will most definitely be rewarded. Michael Myers may be a simple design at his core, but the detail work that the average Halloween viewer could take for granted is poured into this figure and makes all the difference in how cool or ordinary this figure would look. Josh and I have spoken on several occassions about all the little factors that go into Michael and he know his ^^^^ and he's putting that knowledge into making these figures look their best, but quality like that won't happen quickly, and for your figure's sake you're not going to want him to force getting the detailing done, let it flow from him and you'll be glad you gave him his time on them.

[uscmhicks]

:rock:rock Man , I can't wait for it now !! :rock :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a million, Sean! I'm just happy that it's there and that you love him. It's my favorite character, my favorite personal custom, and I do try to make him the best I can. And he certainly is the most heavily weathered figure I have ever done, that jumpsuit has certainly been through HELL! :lol

[DarkKnight2k4]

Thanks for all the support guys, it's been a ROUGH week on the school front. I have written 4 papers and have to finish 2 more tonight. So I haven't been able to touch my brushes for days now. But tomorrow is the last day, I have Fri, Sat and Sun to make up for it.... so expect more soon. :duff

That is a lot. I know you will do well. Like we said, we support you and this is all worth it in the end.

Just keep me up there on the list :angelsmil

LMAO

Speaking of which, do I still owe you for the Joker shirt ? :duh

September 10, 2008...

HE CAME HOME

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/1.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/2.jpg

Great pics Sean.

[TheObsoleteMan]

Nice shots, MaulFan, especially that second one.

I'm so glad I was able to get in on this run of Michaels. It's unbelievable that such an iconic character like Michael Myers has been shown so little attention in 1/6 form over the years, but he's now finally been done justice. I can't wait for him to come to my little town.

[MaulFan]

I'm so glad I was able to get in on this run of Michaels. It's unbelievable that such an iconic character like Michael Myers has been shown so little attention in 1/6 form over the years, but he's now finally been done justice. I can't wait for him to come to my little town.

I think the sequels are somewhat responsible for that. I'm not too familiar with the fandom, but it seems like Freddy and Jason's sequels were more enjoyed, until the last couple, so there was more support. Most Halloween fans stand behind 1 and 2 and then the support fades a lot from 3 (shouldn't even count since it's not Michael and it's his series now) on through 8 and of course now Rob's take, which got NECA's attention, so did Carpenter's for that matter, but outside of NECA there's hardly anything put into Halloween. Hell I'd love a Halloween dio as part of Sideshow horror dio line but probably won't happen.

[uscmhicks]

yeah , Halloweens sequels don't have as much punch as Freddys and Jasons but I still enjoyed them really. But then again I loved indy 4 and no one else seemed too .. :lol

I like sideshow so much for many reasons but one of them is sometimes they don't seem bothered if something doesn't sell out. No... what I mean is , it isn't there number 1 priority.
There number 1 main concern is to produce a fantastic peice.
Thats why I'm surprised there have been no Myers dios. Horror seemed to put sideshow on the map in the first place.

Either way this Myers is fantastic and the photos looks awesome Shaun.
:rock2

[MaulFan]

Thank you so much again Josh. You've given me a special figure, and you've given me inspiration :duff

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/poster1.jpg

[uscmhicks]

holy crap !!!. Thats awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rock WOW !.
I love the right side of his face. The red is an awesome touch.

Shaun do you mind telling me what font that is ?. It would be really appreciated !.

[MaulFan]

Where I downloaded it from, it's called Disturbing Behavior, I get a lot of fonts from freebie sites that just make up random names, seen the same fonts under multiple names before, like Terminator 2 fonts. Hope that helps.

[galactiboy]

Now that's what I'm talking about... can't wait to get mine :rock

[uscmhicks]

thanks for the info Shaun ! :rock

[MaulFan]

Myers family portrait.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/GROUP.jpg

[DarkArtist81]

:google:google:google

HOLY HELL BRO!!! THAT IS AMAAAAZING! I love these shots man... really stunning stuff, I'm blown away by it all. Good God!! You make my stuff look like it's made of Gold bro, I cannot tell you how hard my jaw just fell. :lol

[uscmhicks]

Looks fantastic man ! :rock
I have a feeling all your orders will be took for these Myers figures once Maul Fan starts unleashing his Jpegs. :lol:rock

[King Darkness]

Damn fine pictures!!! I cant wait to get mine in:rock

[DarkKnight2k4]

Thank you so much again Josh. You've given me a special figure, and you've given me inspiration :duff

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/poster1.jpg

:horror

Amazing !

[Sick Boy 82]

Damn, Josh, all the Myers you;ve done have turned out absolutely amazing!

And I know how you feel with the school stuff man! I'm working full-time 7:30-4 everyday and I have class 4 nights a week, from 2-3 hours per class. Just keep your head up man! It'll all be worth it in the end!

Well, can't wait for Joker and Goon!!

[Reinhardt]

i wish i really liked Halloween, because if I did, Josh, I would be buying your custom figure in a second!!!

ABSOLUTE BRILLIANCE!!!!!!

[Sick Boy 82]

Reinhardt, are you trying to tell Josh he needs to make a Terminator figure??!!

[Reinhardt]

Reinhardt, are you trying to tell Josh he needs to make a Terminator figure??!!

i would be ALL over that!!!!!!

[DarkArtist81]

Dude... I have to share this with you guys... I just got an email from ^^^^ Warlock, the stuntman/actor that played The Shape in Halloween 2. He just wanted to tell me that he really loved my H2 custom. How freakin cool is that? :rock

That just made my day.

[uscmhicks]

what ?!! WOW !. Thats awesome ! congratz man ! :rock How did he find out about it ?.

[DarkArtist81]

what ?!! WOW !. Thats awesome ! congratz man ! :rock How did he find out about it ?.

Yeah, it was pretty cool... He didn't say much, but the point is that he said anything at all. :rock2

And he said he found it on Ebay...

[uscmhicks]

awesome bro ! :rock Like we have all said with horror your work is always amazing , well the rest is too but with horror theres just something that makes it even more awesome.. :rock2
Unbelievable man , keep up the great work.

[TheObsoleteMan]

Dude... I have to share this with you guys... I just got an email from ^^^^ Warlock, the stuntman/actor that played The Shape in Halloween 2. He just wanted to tell me that he really loved my H2 custom. How freakin cool is that? :rock

That just made my day.

Celebrity endorsement. :rock

Now when you offer them for sale you can add *^^^^ Warlock Approved*

[Buttmunch]

Man Josh! That is awesome! You ought to get his address and send him one! Maybe he could sign a few?

[Reinhardt]

that is amazing!!!!!!!! congratulations bro!!!

imagine what you could fetch for them if you got his signature on them, like Buttmuch suggested???

INSANE!!

[Buttmunch]

that is amazing!!!!!!!! congratulations bro!!!

imagine what you could fetch for them if you got his signature on them, like Buttmuch suggested???

INSANE!!

Yeah, I think if he could sign a few it would more than pay for the parts in sending him a figure. Worth looking into at least.

[Voorhees27]

O.K. whooah whooah whooah back up a sec, ^^^^ Warlock freakin e-mailed you about your custom???? :horror Thats just unreal Josh, good for you! Hell if the actual actor takes time to e-mail you its an AMAZING piece!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! It was a shock, to be sure. I mean, I just put it up for sale yesterday. D.W does sign items if they are sent to him... I might just see if he is interested in it. I know for sure that I am sending one to him to sign and an extra for him to keep if he wants. Just to show my appreciation.

His movement in that film is iconic in my mind, and it's always been my favorite incarnation of The Shape. Halloween is more classic, but Myers was cooler in H2 IMO. :D

[galactiboy]

Josh, that is beyond awesome :rock Congrats on the recognition :bow

[Badism]

Thanks guys! It was a shock, to be sure. I mean, I just put it up for sale yesterday. D.W does sign items if they are sent to him... I might just see if he is interested in it. I know for sure that I am sending one to him to sign and an extra for him to keep if he wants. Just to show my appreciation.

His movement in that film is iconic in my mind, and it's always been my favorite incarnation of The Shape. Halloween is more classic, but Myers was cooler in H2 IMO. :D


I don't think he'll do it for free. He's real big on making his convention money, I know that much about him.

As long as the one he get's is after mine then I say it's worth a try though. hehe :D

[2000man]

Very cool about the e-mail!

[Les Walker]

Badass Josh! Congratulations fella! You deserve it for these. I am SO SO SO proud of having my own H1 as made by you, so to know your H2 is so well received, by Warlock himself no less, is stellar news. Bravo my friend! Great news for me this day! :duff

[kngfu]

Now make a Billy Warlock BAYWATCH or HAT SQUAD figure for his son.

[IronFingaz]

Dude... I have to share this with you guys... I just got an email from ^^^^ Warlock, the stuntman/actor that played The Shape in Halloween 2. He just wanted to tell me that he really loved my H2 custom. How freakin cool is that? :rock

That just made my day.

That's crazy, man, congrats :rock :rock :rock That's about as good a feedback as you can get. It's an awesome figure and i'm getting more and more tempted to get one (if there's any left) but i musnt.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! I have been working a good bit today.. But faced another setback after checking the mail. I was trying to open a box and sliced open my right thumb, on the pad no less. So it's making painting a bit of a struggle. :banghead

But I promise you guys, I will get something done this weekend. I'll just focus through the pain. :rock

[Buttmunch]

Thanks guys! I have been working a good bit today.. But faced another setback after checking the mail. I was trying to open a box and sliced open my right thumb, on the pad no less. So it's making painting a bit of a struggle. :banghead

But I promise you guys, I will get something done this weekend. I'll just focus through the pain. :rock

That sucks! One thing I've noticed in movies is they never seem to realize just how much small cuts on the hands or fingers really are! They make doing anything so painful!

Good luck Josh. Hopefully you can put a band-aid and neosporin on it to heal it up faster.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks man. It really hurts like a mofo... That's my BLENDING thumb too. :monkey2

[2000man]

Sucks about your thumb, hope it better soon!

[DarkArtist81]

Sucks about your thumb, hope it better soon!

Thanks bro! And great news for all those awaiting Jasons and Roys. The mask mold is on the way and once it gets here... masks will start flowing out with the quickness. :rock

Also, I wanted to share this with you all. I've been working for a long time on an eventual movie Conan figure.. just finished wrapping the hilt of the mini sword... thought I would show you guys.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4943.jpg

[sixtus_56]

Thats a sweet sword dude. what 1/6 body would work best with that sword?? Sucks about your thumb dude, for me it seems like the little cuts on my hands take forever to seal up and are more of a pain in the but to deal with. dang Les hurt his finger and you sliced yours looks like some ones coming after the painters of the board.:D:D I better warn Chris.

[Reinhardt]

Josh, you made that Conan sword from scratch?!?!

That's insane!! What is it made of? How did you get the metallic look to the sword? The detailing on that is unreal. You gotta put that up on ebay and see if you get an email from Arnold Schwarzenegger. :)

It looks GORGEOUS!!

[menlojames]

I love the detail you added to the sword, I am using the same one for my conan though was thinking of how I could make the handle better. You did it perfect!

[DarkArtist81]

Josh, you made that Conan sword from scratch?!?!

That's insane!! What is it made of? How did you get the metallic look to the sword? The detailing on that is unreal. You gotta put that up on ebay and see if you get an email from Arnold Schwarzenegger. :)

It looks GORGEOUS!!

Oh Noo... I WISH! That sword is made by Marto, I just added the string to the handle. :lol

But it's really a badass item, PERFECT 1/6 scale... for any Conan fig.. it's a MUST.

And Sixtus... dude, that is exactly what I thought... First Les... now me. Maybe there is some sort of jinx to all who are late. :horror

And MenloJames... I appreciate that bro! I was going back and forth on how best to do that, whether it would be to paint it... or try and find a way to replicate that cord wrapped hilt. So I started brainstorming.. found the brown string and started wrapping. It came out fantastic, Now I just need to make the figure already. :rock

[The Craw]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4943.jpgnice sword. you should have used this to open your package and you could have averted this whole thumb tragedy.

[galactiboy]

Can't wait to see the full Conan... he's a figure I badly need in my collection. If you can ever make a run of them I'll be first in line :rock

[Ashton16]

Thanks man. It really hurts like a mofo... That's my BLENDING thumb too. :monkey2

So Die Hard Bruce will have some very gross authenticity? :lol

[TheObsoleteMan]

So Die Hard Bruce will have some very gross authenticity? :lol

It'll be like those KISS comics where the band members put their blood into the ink. Each custom will contain actual DarkArtist blood.

[UTtoyfan]

Hey Josh, hope your thumb is better! I haven't been on your thread in a while since I had to evacuate Houston cause of Hurricane Ike. But I am back now and am one of the lucky 5% of Houstonians who have power and utilities. They said it could take weeks to months to get all of Houston back to normal power. Anyhoo, keep up your great work and looking forward to more pictures.

[DarkKnight2k4]

Dude... I have to share this with you guys... I just got an email from ^^^^ Warlock, the stuntman/actor that played The Shape in Halloween 2. He just wanted to tell me that he really loved my H2 custom. How freakin cool is that? :rock

That just made my day.

Man that would make my year !!!!!!!!
See ! You are the MASTER !


Also, I wanted to share this with you all. I've been working for a long time on an eventual movie Conan figure.. just finished wrapping the hilt of the mini sword... thought I would show you guys.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4943.jpg

HOLY !!!!

Man... that is amazing ! I can only imagine what it will look like... what version are you looking at ?

I was looking at the SS PF... but know I would not want it unless it was redone by you.

[DarkKnight2k4]

See ! They did it again !!!! :(:banghead

Not sure how I feel about it now....:banghead

:(

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a100/JGordon24/DSC08612.jpg

Vs.

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/7190_press04-001.jpg

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/7190_press05-001.jpg

Yeah I do... I hate it...

Josh, can you fix it for me if I send you the head when it arrives ?

[DarkArtist81]

Dude... You can bet your ASS that I would do that... And in a freakin WEEKEND. Immediately upon arrival. That thing would be a beauty to paint. :rock

[DarkArtist81]

And sorry for my absence as of late guys... I have a HUGE essay that I am writing, and on top of wrecking my thumb.. my Wife had her B-day get together this weekend, so it was Hell on trying to get anything done. But I am finishing up the paper tonight and will hit the paints hard the rest of the week. :rock

[DarkKnight2k4]

Dude... You can bet your ASS that I would do that... And in a freakin WEEKEND. Immediately upon arrival. That thing would be a beauty to paint. :rock

Dude that makes me feel so much better. :chew

Ok, then I will take your word. As soon as I get it in, (I won't cancel), I will send it off to you, I won't even wait. Especially with that kind of turn around.

Can you PM me your address.

Oh and Happy Belated to your wife. :banana

[DarkKnight2k4]

bump bump for the man !!!

[uscmhicks]

Just found this whilst looking for a new wallpaper on a horror website.
Maybe a little inspiration for your ghost face figure !. :rock
Keep up the great work Josh ! :rock2

I had to shrink it to post it lol.
http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l448/uscmhicks/scream.jpg

You can get it in wallpaper format here.
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/3523/beyondsscreamwallxs6.jpg

[MaulFan]

Good find on that ghost face image, really shows where the key emobossing points lie with the eyes and how shadows really only show in certain points which defines the overall look.

If only McFarlane's figure had done the mask right, I might have forgiven the other flaws as the mask is my favorite part, but now we have Josh to give us redemption and deliver Ghost Face as it should be, and having Michael finally, it'd be great to have my own little icons of horror collection of figures from him. Start a lynch mob if you like, but I've never seen any Friday the 13th films and probably would want a DA Jason if I did, maybe I'll try to get my hands on some to watch this Halloween.

Josh, you and I see eye to eye on Halloween so I'll look for your judgement on F13, which films are must see in that series?

[onethousandmasks]

In keeping with USCmhicks post. Here is another picture of Ghost face that might help.

[Blake]

but I've never seen any Friday the 13th films...

:horror

Somewhere out there, a hocky goalie just lost his skates.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks for the pics guys! :rock

And Sean... You MUST see a few of them, at least. I highly recommend 1-5. If you are gonna watch only a few and only a few... I would say... 2,3, and 4. But 1-5 fit together so nicely, with a story that runs them all together.

[Reinhardt]

i need to watch the 13th movies again... been too long.

[MaulFan]

Thanks for the pics guys! :rock

And Sean... You MUST see a few of them, at least. I highly recommend 1-5. If you are gonna watch only a few and only a few... I would say... 2,3, and 4. But 1-5 fit together so nicely, with a story that runs them all together.

Thanks for the tip Josh, I think I'll be treating myself in the DVD section soon :)

[Ashton16]

Thanks for the pics guys! :rock

And Sean... You MUST see a few of them, at least. I highly recommend 1-5. If you are gonna watch only a few and only a few... I would say... 2,3, and 4. But 1-5 fit together so nicely, with a story that runs them all together.

3 & 5 are the ones with young Tommy and older Tommy (respectively) right?

Those are my faves.

[Voorhees27]

3 & 5 are the ones with young Tommy and older Tommy (respectively) right?

Those are my faves.

Part 4 had the young Tommy and part 5 had the older Tommy.

[Ashton16]

Part 4 had the young Tommy and part 5 had the older Tommy.

Ahhh---I'm all screwed-up.

I thought there was a gap between the "tommy story" though? Didn't the Roy movie come in between those?

[Voorhees27]

Ahhh---I'm all screwed-up.

I thought there was a gap between the "tommy story" though? Didn't the Roy movie come in between those?

Yes Roy was in part 5 but so was grown up Tommy. Then in part 6 Tommy appeared again but as a different actor.

[galactiboy]

This is a good time of year to watch them as well...

[DarkArtist81]

Yeah, the Friday films are Classics... Really amazing films. At least the first 5. 6 was awesome too, but starting to get cheesy. 7 and 8 were laughable, but at least 7 had the most amazing makeup for Jason. JGTH is a piece of steaming dog crap. HORRIBLE movie. So is Jason X.

But the first movies rock, especially for Slasher fans. Everyone should own that Crystal Lake to Manhattan Box set. :rock

[MaulFan]

Which Friday had Corey Feldman in it? I've seen some of that one and part of Part 2 once, wasn't a fan of the potato sack look.

[Blake]

Corey Feldman was in part 4. 1-4 are the most brutal and scary in parts. part 5 was pretty much a gorefest. Part 6 is my favorite, the most well-made and entertaining.

[galactiboy]

And before we get to far, have you seen Nightmare on Elm Street, Hellraiser or (the Original) Texas Chainsaw Massacre? All should be viewed now before going any further in life :lecture

[Ashton16]

Which one ended w/ older Tommy sinking Jason in the lake w/ the chain?

[The Craw]

that's number 6 i believe.

[MaulFan]

And before we get to far, have you seen Nightmare on Elm Street, Hellraiser or (the Original) Texas Chainsaw Massacre? All should be viewed now before going any further in life :lecture

Haven't seen any of those. My horror experience is limited to:

Halloween Series
Hannibal Lecter Trilogy (I'll never consider Hannibal rising, it's Hopkins or nothing)
Leprechaun (a few movies from that series, young Jennifer Aniston :drool)
Scream Trilogy
The Ring 1 & 2
The Grudge (hated it)
Cabin Fever
Secret Window (not so much horror but it's got that feel)
Sleepy Hollow

[Reinhardt]

Sean, you should definitely check out the Nightmare on Elm Street series. Also, I'd recommend the Shining.

[The Craw]

somebody get this guy a copy of nightmare on elm street 3, stat.

[uscmhicks]

your telling me you haven't seen the shining... ? . ARGGHHH !!!.
Get a copy asap !!.

[galactiboy]

Okay Sean, this is an intervention :lecture

Get thee to a video store, or if you're on the Netflix I highly suggest you get you're required horror movie viewing in.

I was willing to look the other way when it came to Indy... but these wrongs must be set right!

[TheObsoleteMan]

Wait a minute, you haven't even seen the Evil Dead movies? I think they'll revoke your fanboy membership card for that.

[King Darkness]

:horror :horror :horror

Sweet fancy Moses Sean!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

You must, I repeat MUST, see these films!!!!!! NOES, TCM, Hellraiser, F13 2-5 are ESSENTIAL moving viewing!!

October is coming it, I expect all these movies to have been seen and properly reviewed by you before Halloween!

Also, you gotta watch the original Psycho. 100% classic and gave the horror film its 1st true crazy!

[MaulFan]

Wait a minute, you haven't even seen the Evil Dead movies? I think they'll revoke your fanboy membership card for that.

I actually did see the first Evil Dead, one of my friends freshman year told a buch of us we had to watch, I didn't care for it at that time, but my movie tastes have changed, so who knows what I'd think today, it'd be like the first time anyway, I only remember what I thought, don't remember the movie.

[MaulFan]

Okay Sean, this is an intervention :lecture

Get thee to a video store, or if you're on the Netflix I highly suggest you get you're required horror movie viewing in.

I was willing to look the other way when it came to Indy... but these wrongs must be set right!

:horror :horror :horror

Sweet fancy Moses Sean!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

You must, I repeat MUST, see these films!!!!!! NOES, TCM, Hellraiser, F13 2-5 are ESSENTIAL moving viewing!!

October is coming it, I expect all these movies to have been seen and properly reviewed by you before Halloween!

I'll be out at the mall tonight, might make a few purchases :rock

[Reinhardt]

I'll be out at the mall tonight, might make a few purchases :rock

sweet!! if you have a blu-ray or hd dvd player, get The Shining. The transfer is just GORGEOUS.

one of the scariest movies ever made in my opinion.

[King Darkness]

I'll be out at the mall tonight, might make a few purchases :rock

Awesome! Dont forget to pick up Psycho, the original!!!!

Highly underrated by most fans of modern horror. A lot of people forget that Norman Bates paved the way for a whole new sub genre of horror. The "horror-of-personality" film was born with Psycho, before every thing was monsters and outer space invaders. The psychotic "every man" was born with this movie. He inspired some of todays highly regarded horror icons, like Leatherface and Hannibal. Norman Bates, having been inspired by a real killer Ed Gein, changed the landscape of horror for years to come.

Anyway, what Psycho 1st.

[Reinhardt]

i remember the first time I saw Psycho. I was probably 10 years old, and the movie was so scary to me that i actually turned around and watched the entire movie through a reflection in a window on the other side of the room.

[King Darkness]

i remember the first time I saw Psycho. I was probably 10 years old, and the movie was so scary

Same here. My mom was/is a huge fan of horror movies, so at a very youong age I got to watch Psycho. This movie and the Exorcist, both watched around the age of 10, scared the living shat out of me!

It doesn't scare me anymore, but it still creeps me out.

[MaulFan]

I forgot, I have seen Psycho, new and old, the end of the original is creepy, not like modern horror creepy, just psychologically creepy.

No BR or HD yet though, spend all my spare cash on collectibles, but saving up to get an HD TV and BR around Christmas, I want Batman Begins and TDK to be my first BR movies I check out, I'm kinda weird like that. I had to have Phantom Menace be the first DVD I ever watched and owned too.

[DarkArtist81]

Yeah, the original Psycho ROCKS.. I love that film. You MUST see The Shining, The Thing, NOES 1 and 3 at least, Hellraiser, TCM part 1, and Evil Dead 2. Evil Dead part one is good, but Raimi really develops his style in the second one and it shows. Army of Darkness is good fun too, cult classic.. but the second is my favorite. Nothing beats the bits where he is alone and slipping into madness. :lol

Dude, I wish you lived close... I would be on my way to your house already, with a HUGE pile of DVD's. :rock

[onethousandmasks]

Here are a few others you might want to check out, besides the ones mentioned.

Poltergeist
An American Werewolf in London
The Omen (original trilogy)
Carrie
The Hills have Eyes
13 ghosts
The Hitcher (1986 version)
Night of the living dead (Dead series)
Rosemary's Baby
The Fly (Jeff Goldblum one)
Phantasm (1st one)
The haunting
Seven (not sure if it fits in this category)
Aliens (surprised it wasnt mentioned before)
Salem's Lot (original)
Susperia

Im sure there are a lot more, but these are all I can think of at this moment.

[galactiboy]

Yeah, The Shining should be at the top of the list... it is in its own league.

[UTtoyfan]

I just caught up reading the past few posts and agree with everyone else Sean. You MUST watch all the horror movies mentioned. Especially with that special time coming around: Halloween and Spooktacular!:banana:rock

[MaulFan]

Dude, I wish you lived close... I would be on my way to your house already, with a HUGE pile of DVD's. :rock

On so many levels living close to you would be badass, forget shooting your work and all, but two twisted guys like you and me together'd be trouble, imagine going out for Halloween :rock You could be classic Myers, I could be Rob Zombie's, I'm definitely more Tyler Mane's build than Nick Castle or ^^^^ Warlock.

Well, I struck out today, the comic shop I went in was hurting for DVDs, but I will not give up :) Just try a new store.

[Ironman1188]

No offense intended, but we have several movie threads and a whole horror section. This thread is for works of the DarkArtist himself. :D

[Voorhees27]

On so many levels living close to you would be badass, forget shooting your work and all, but two twisted guys like you and me together'd be trouble, imagine going out for Halloween :rock You could be classic Myers, I could be Rob Zombie's, I'm definitely more Tyler Mane's build than Nick Castle or ^^^^ Warlock.

Well, I struck out today, the comic shop I went in was hurting for DVDs, but I will not give up :) Just try a new store.

LMAO its funny how you can't even type ^^^^ Warlocks name here, ^^^^! ^^^^! ^^^^! :lol

[MaulFan]

LMAO its funny how you can't even type ^^^^ Warlocks name here, ^^^^! ^^^^! ^^^^! :lol

Who said I typed d$%*, maybe I called him f%*k Warlock :) It's a game, what word did MaulFan say.

[Ashton16]

On so many levels living close to you would be badass, forget shooting your work and all, but two twisted guys like you and me together'd be trouble, imagine going out for Halloween :rock You could be classic Myers, I could be Rob Zombie's, I'm definitely more Tyler Mane's build than Nick Castle or ^^^^ Warlock.

Well, I struck out today, the comic shop I went in was hurting for DVDs, but I will not give up :) Just try a new store.

Check Ebay. I know from trying to sell a few DVDs recently that the prices have plunged.

[MaulFan]

No offense intended, but we have several movie threads and a whole horror section. This thread is for works of the DarkArtist himself. :D

Very well.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/3.jpg

[galactiboy]

Man, I can't wait to get my Myers figure... that is going to be another gem in the collection :rock

I'm glad I never broke down and bought the Sideshow version, I came close a number of times... but its not even in the same league as that :lecture

[MaulFan]

The only thing Sideshow's Michael figure is good for was giving Josh a base to The Shape his mask from, and the knife, otherwise it's junk. Thank goodness Saturday Toys made their jumpsuit too, otherwise you'd have to make one yourself totally to get the right look.

[DarkArtist81]

The only thing Sideshow's Michael figure is good for was giving Josh a base to The Shape his mask from, and the knife, otherwise it's junk. Thank goodness Saturday Toys made their jumpsuit too, otherwise you'd have to make one yourself totally to get the right look.

Yeah, very much true... The stars aligned for this figure to be made. :rock

I hope to get some stuff done this weekend, I got my papers done and my thumb is almost entirely healed.

[King Darkness]

With Halloween around the corner, I am getting more and more excited about getting my Myers in:rock

[DarkKnight2k4]

I hope to get some stuff done this weekend, I got my papers done and my thumb is almost entirely healed.

NICE ! Glad to see you are getting better bro.

[DarkArtist81]

NICE ! Glad to see you are getting better bro.

Thanks man! And I am, my thumb doesn't hurt as much and today I was able to get a LOT done. I WILL have pics tonight of a good quantity of heads, and at least one fully done up Roy. :rock

Working hard to catch up guys, thanks for the infinite patience. :duff

[DarkArtist81]

Well... damn.... I was so into my work that I did not even realize it got so late. I got a lot done tonight, the first Roy is done.. just needs eyes painted in. I am almost done with DK2K's Leia, almost done with Vasquez... Vaders Bale is almost done too, just needs minor eye detail. The Anakin head for Natrix is just about finished, just needs eye detail. Also got a lot of stuff done on two Wolverines, two Aragorns, BD Terminator, and lots more. It was a very intense night...

You know it had to be for me to lose 4 hours without even realizing it. :lol

I also finished a smiling Jack Sparrow head... will show that tomorrow as well. I'll take pics as soon as I get up guys. :rock

[Voorhees27]

Josh how about my Myers?

[uscmhicks]

:rock Myers is gonna rock so much:rock

[The Craw]

any of the craw's heads get a touch up yet?

[EVILFACE]

Roy >>>>>>>>>>>> Myers

[The Craw]

Roy >>>>>>>>>>>> Myersyeah. myers blows.*quickly dives behind sofa*

[DarkArtist81]

Voorhees.... your Myers is almost done.. I just ran out of glue. Hoping to get some today. And Craw... Cordelia is almost finished, started her eyes last night too. And Dru has the base coat, just making my way on her as well. :rock

[MaulFan]

Trust me guys, when you get your Michael's, you'll understand why Josh takes the time he does to make them, and you'll be glad you let him have it. The man even weathered the underside of the boots, he left no small detail out. He doesn't just weather these things, he takes a practical approach. The jumpsuit is baggy, so he painted and roughted up the backs of the legs where the boot heels would occassionaly drag them against the ground, the shoes are totally dirtied like he's been walking around dirt and mud and messy houses, the works, the hands look very worn and roughed up. I'll snap some pictures to show this off best I can later, but really, you'll be amazed by the thought and craftsmanship behind all the little nuances that Josh puts into the figure.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks Sean! I really do try to make every single one a show stopper, going as far as I can to make him looks detailed and grimy. It takes time, but is worth every second. :rock

Here are the promised pics of a few in work things and Jack... These are still in heavy work, none of them are perfectly finished. Lots of tweaking needed on them. But thought I would show you some of what I am doing right now. These are very hastily taken shots.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4950.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4951.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4952.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4953.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4954.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4955.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4956.jpg

[MaulFan]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4955.jpg

Josh, who's the smiling guy?

[DarkArtist81]

That's Harry Potter... :duff

[MaulFan]

The way that grin looks, could make for an interesting custom Joker too.

[vader70450]

Bale looks awesome bro..almost ready to put the head on the figure? cant wait to see those pics...

[King Darkness]

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

[MaulFan]

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/4.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/5.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/6.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/7.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/8.jpg

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/9.jpg

[Les Walker]

STUNNING PHOTO WORK SEAN!!!!
And Josh! To think I have one of these! :rock

Great stuff. Cheers to you both on this set of images! :duff

[Cocoboloboy]

Cool! Nice work Sean and DA. :rock

[die]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4955.jpg

Josh, who's the smiling guy?

When I first looked at that I thought "MORK!!!!"

then I saw the scar!


That Jack Sparrow looks AMAZING! I got a feeling it's one of those that looks even better in person, nice job!

[Gruff Old Bear]

Okay, where does that Harry head come from?

[DarkArtist81]

:lol Thanks guys. That Harry Potter came from Ironman1188, not sure where he scored it. It's really not a bad sculpt.

And BADASS shots Sean!! I LOVE them, stunning that I even made that thing. In your shots, he looks real... :google

[TheObsoleteMan]

DA, any chance I might have one those sweet Myers on my shelf come Halloween? :D

[chapuchi]

I'm really liking the Sparrow repaint Josh, you knocked that on out of the park

[MaulFan]

STUNNING PHOTO WORK SEAN!!!!
And Josh! To think I have one of these! :rock

Great stuff. Cheers to you both on this set of images! :duff

And BADASS shots Sean!! I LOVE them, stunning that I even made that thing. In your shots, he looks real... :google

Honestly, it's been a progression. The opportunity of shooting Les' Joker has opened up new ideas and methods for me. Getting the shots of his figure with the fire glow on the Joker got my gears going as to, what would it look like if I did other colors or whatever on other figures. Then it's your figure inspiring me, but also your style that is influencing me. As that picture I posted awhile back shows, I've got no shortage of Myers in my collection, and I've shot the other before, but with them I just try to shoot like the films, but because of how you create this figure and give it a darkness that is your signature on the piece, I'm inspired to shoot it to capture that quality in the figure. Your Myers figure is what Rob Zombie's Myers should have beenl; take Carpenter's concept for Michael as a character, The Shape, but then present him in a more terrifying manner. Your figure does that, he's still abstract, and really there is no emotion present in the face, but showcase it just right and this evil comes out of it.

[Ashton16]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4950.jpg



God if that Sparrow doesn't look astonishing....

Would it be easier on the both of us if I just started forwarding my checks to you?:monkey4

[Sachiel]

I thought the first Jack looked better compared to the smiling head, but your repaint sure brought it ahead.

[wofford29]

:lol Thanks guys. That Harry Potter came from Ironman1188, not sure where he scored it. It's really not a bad sculpt.

And BADASS shots Sean!! I LOVE them, stunning that I even made that thing. In your shots, he looks real... :google

:lol Harry Potter.

I was racking my brain trying to figure out who that was. I was thinking it was Robin Williams.:o

[LOTRFan]

How are the Rorschachs and Jokers coming along, Josh?

I need my first two 12" figs .... :monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks for the support guys.. It's been a fun weekend full of work. To answer the questions.. I am trying to get ALL Myers out by Halloween, also Roy's and Jason's. I also want to get the Joker's out too. I am getting the shirts here soon, so that will speed things up considerably.

And THANKS a million for the comments on Jack, I absolutely love that figure now. The smiling head just adds so much character to him, holding that bottle on my shelf. :rock

And Sean, I appreciate that man.. I really do. My version of Myers is certainly put through the DA filter, and I wish that the Zombie version would have been closer to that style. Keep the Carpenter feel but ramp up the scare factor. I definitely went in there and tried to give him more ferocity, and your shots really show that. I LOVE the red light. Taking those shots of Les' Joker really upped your game. :duff

[azurepred]

hey josh, where r more Maximus pics :confused: from what i have seen, that is yur best piece imo, would love 2 get one down the road and have u paint it of course :duh

[vader70450]

hey josh

hows it going bro...the feng bale looks great man...almost ready for the body install?

[DarkKnight2k4]

Well... damn.... I was so into my work that I did not even realize it got so late. I got a lot done tonight, the first Roy is done.. just needs eyes painted in. I am almost done with DK2K's Leia, almost done with Vasquez... Vaders Bale is almost done too, just needs minor eye detail. The Anakin head for Natrix is just about finished, just needs eye detail. Also got a lot of stuff done on two Wolverines, two Aragorns, BD Terminator, and lots more. It was a very intense night...

You know it had to be for me to lose 4 hours without even realizing it. :lol

I also finished a smiling Jack Sparrow head... will show that tomorrow as well. I'll take pics as soon as I get up guys. :rock

:chew

Any idea where my Joker is in terms of this order bro ? VVV


I also want to get the Joker's out too. I am getting the shirts here soon, so that will speed things up considerably.


Oh do you know if you ever got payment from me on the shirt or am I square ? I don't remember what you decidied for my joker :monkey1

[McHavyck]

Josh, i am in awe of your talent, sir.
quite spectacular!!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks Havyck! Very much appreciated bro! Hope to reveal some more madness soon, show more of what I can do. :rock

And DK2K, I think you paid for the shirt... I'll have to check my records. And your Joker is still a bit down the list. I'm sorry for the setbacks on those everyone, I will make this week and weekend Joker centric to make up for it. :rock

[Mesa]

Very well.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/3.jpg

I think I just found my new desktop background for my laptop. Thanks Josh/Maul.

[galactiboy]

What the heck is that avatar image Josh? That is badass looking :rock :rock

[DarkArtist81]

What the heck is that avatar image Josh? That is badass looking :rock :rock

Something I am working on, an original figure... Here is a taste of him, still in work....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4968.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4969.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4972.jpg

[uscmhicks]

thats bas ass :rock

[915stag51]

That looks Killer Main!!!!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! It was a quick thing to do, the head took a bit of time sculpting. Started out as Tom Cruise.. :lol

The character's name is Nergal (named after the Babylonian God of Pestilence). It's part of a series of figures I am doing, based on a story I am writing. The figure is still in work, needs a bit more polish... But it will come. Just put him on my shelf for now while I get more commission stuff done. :rock

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4974.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4975.jpg

[uscmhicks]

I think you mentioned the series of figures you would be doing in another thread once , sounds awesome . This looks brilliant. :rock

[TheObsoleteMan]

That's wild! Great design.

[Reinhardt]

awesome figure Josh! Very creative. Are you planning on publishing the story?

[Buttmunch]

OK, that guy is creepy!

You are writing a story? That might be even creepier! I can't wait to see more of these guys!

[galactiboy]

That is tasty looking Josh... really badass work :rock

And how fitting that Pestilence starts with Tom Cruise :lol

[King Darkness]

AWESOME!!

Very wicked looking Josh. My wife was walking past me when I scrolled through your thread just now and said "Ew, what the ^^^^ is that?" :lol

I love it Josh, horror/fantasy is definitely your strength. Your creativity and skill really shine here:rock

[MaulFan]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4974.jpg

Josh, did you just paint the horns on the forehead or did you remove them form somewhere and attach them, they look so real :google

Not sure where you're going with this character, but I look at it and I see him wielding a badass looking sword for some reason.

[Les Walker]

YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! :rock

NOW we are seeing the DARK ARTIST in his element! :rock

Whaditellya?! Huh? WHADITELLYA!?!?!? :D

I love it when I am right. Josh needs to indulge his vision more often. Proud of ya man! :rock And happy 500th page too! :duff

[creature4000]

DA this IS a work of art... simply awesome! :rock

[customizerwannabe]

Thanks guys! It was a quick thing to do, the head took a bit of time sculpting. Started out as Tom Cruise.. :lol

The character's name is Negal (named after the Babylonian God of Pestilence). It's part of a series of figures I am doing, based on a story I am writing. The figure is still in work, needs a bit more polish... But it will come. Just put him on my shelf for now while I get more commission stuff done. :rock

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4974.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN4975.jpg


That fig is kick a$$ Josh. Awesome imagination on this one. :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Thank you all sooooo much!! Nergal was born of a conversation I had with Les, we were discussing my art style and what we both agreed my strength was. He started describing the very things I often imagine or sketch but never really focused on with my figures. After hanging up, I started brainstorming and came up with a few basic characters and designs that I prefer.

Nergal was the first to pop in my head, taking aspects of Nosferatu...demons, tattoos, with a touch of non human aristocratic flair....

And Sean, the entire face, mouth horns... everything was sculpted with Magic sculpt. The horns were just carefully painted to give them a realistic look. Your words pay me the greatest compliment, because I wanted them to look as real as possible. :rock

I'm very proud of him, but will have to keep working on him to get him as good as I want him to be. And there will be more... much more. After I complete my commissions and get done with the stack of repaints...

I intend on pulling out entirely from the majority of my repaint work and focus on full figures. I know I have said that before, but this time it's looking pretty concrete. I've gotten myself into a hole by not turning down work, and I've started to lose track of customers and their PM's. It's not fair to my customers for me to be so far behind and for communications to suffer. So, my repainting days are pretty numbered.

I'll still do the occasional work for my long term customers and close friends, but nowhere near as often as I do now.

I will however focus on my full figures and original works, allowing me to do more stuff like Negal and push my art forward. At least now, this site has plenty of up and coming artists to take my place. :duff

[The Ringer]

Amazing work Josh!

While the horns and teeth are both amazingly real looking I love the hands on him. They are very unique. You are a customizing genious!:duff

[DarkArtist81]

Amazing work Josh!

While the horns and teeth are both amazingly real looking I love the hands on him. They are very unique. You are a customizing genious!:duff

Thanks man! I love the hands. I used Phantom hands from Sideshow and sculpted the nails on them. I really wanted him to have some gnarly claws, since that is their primary attacking weapon.

like Sean, I initially thought of a sword... but decided against it because soo many of my other customs have had swords.. and I didn't want it to be something I always did. :lol

[The Ringer]

It is good to diversify. Now Freddy won't be the only guy with freaky claws.:lol

Again amazing work!