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[pjam]

Very nice Mikey!!! Good to see Jack too, seriously one of the best I ever did. :D

Cool to see him in a good home.

Very cool mikey... and Josh, that Jack of yours is simply phenomenal brother, seriously amazing work... I think it may be the best work you've done (yet), it is a masterwork up there with any EVER done and I mean that, it's beautiful.

... I also met JD a few weeks ago at a photoshoot at my cousin's studio here in Hollywood, VERY nice guy...

[Buttmunch]

Man if Medicom's Jack looked like that out of the box I'd get it in a heartbeat. I'm so close to giving in right now :o Stupid DVD coming out tommorrow isn't going to help (BTW Best Buy will have an exclusive bounus DVD to go with it).

[DarkArtist81]

Wow guys... Seriously I appreciate every word. That Jack was a labor of love, I was very sad to see it go. maybe one day I can do another one, as I now know techniques that could make it even better.

The clothing was the most fun, as I just love weathering. :D

[El Roranous]

Wow guys... Seriously I appreciate every word. That Jack was a labor of love, I was very sad to see it go. maybe one day I can do another one, as I now know techniques that could make it even better.

The clothing was the most fun, as I just love weathering. :D
If I may be so bold as to inquire, how did you make the Captain look so Brilliant?!? Could you walk me through the weathering maybe or the head re-paint? I LOVE IT! Here is mine...HELP! :lol
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/rory_hubert/IMG_0926.jpg

[DarkArtist81]

Well, it was seriously so complex I can hardly remember...

I do remember that I soaked the shirt and sash in a coffee cup full of watered down brown paint, very watered down, almost like dark tea. I then wringed them out and layed them out to dry. The pants I soaked in regular water, as well as the vest. I took all of the belts and "leather" parts and drybrushed them with varying shades of brown to get a more realistic look, and did the same to the boots. I did a lighter mix of brown for this, to show up and make it look a bit more dirty.

The face I did like always, just did the fleshtone, painted the eyes and facial hair. I did a few layers on the hair, dark brown as the base and lighter brown on top to give it more depth. I then drybrushed a little off-white on the headband to get that "out in the sun" faded look....

And voila... instant Jack! :lol

[El Roranous]

Well, it was seriously so complex I can hardly remember...

I do remember that I soaked the shirt and sash in a coffee cup full of watered down brown paint, very watered down, almost like dark tea. I then wringed them out and layed them out to dry. The pants I soaked in regular water, as well as the vest. I took all of the belts and "leather" parts and drybrushed them with varying shades of brown to get a more realistic look, and did the same to the boots. I did a lighter mix of brown for this, to show up and make it look a bit more dirty.

The face I did like always, just did the fleshtone, painted the eyes and facial hair. I did a few layers on the hair, dark brown as the base and lighter brown on top to give it more depth. I then drybrushed a little off-white on the headband to get that "out in the sun" faded look....

And voila... instant Jack! :lol
Thank you! I am going to give this a try so wish me luck. I really think that your work is beautiful. :bow

[DarkArtist81]

Thank you! I am going to give this a try so wish me luck. I really think that your work is beautiful. :bow

Thanks DR!! And seriously, if you need any help or anything.. do not hesitate to ask, I will gladly do my best. :D

[El Roranous]

Thanks DR!! And seriously, if you need any help or anything.. do not hesitate to ask, I will gladly do my best. :D
I do have a question for you. What is the best type of paint to use on the face? I am a newb and for this I am sorry :o

[DarkArtist81]

I do have a question for you. What is the best type of paint to use on the face? I am a newb and for this I am sorry :o

Not a problem.... Model Master Acrylic, Warm Skin Tone and Light Skin Tone. Use varying shades of those two, ending with a mixture of them both... Works wonders....

[El Roranous]

Not a problem.... Model Master Acrylic, Warm Skin Tone and Light Skin Tone. Use varying shades of those two, ending with a mixture of them both... Works wonders....
Thanks for the help, I appreciate it. Here's to hoping I don't botch it up:D

[The Mike]

Here is Josh's amazing Obi 3.5!

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/8666/img2258og3.jpg
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/2620/img2262lq2.jpg
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/2586/img2260xx2.jpg
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9681/img2259wo3.jpg

[twistedfreak]

Here is Josh's amazing Obi 3.5!

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/8666/img2258og3.jpg
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/2620/img2262lq2.jpg
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/2586/img2260xx2.jpg
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9681/img2259wo3.jpg


Hey, wanna give me some of that candy? :D


Very nice repaint there, DA. Impressive.

[DarkArtist81]

Wow Mike!!! Nice to see Obi in the authentic costume!!! Rock on! :rock

Good work yourself!! And I am glad you are pleased...

[pixletwin]

Nice Jedi Mike. I saw that you had posted these pics at RS and wondered if that was a Josh paintjob (way to go Josh!). I was wondering though, why did you decide to go with the Kenner robe? Have you tried the Sideshow Obi-Wan robes?

[figuremaster_les]

Actually Jedi Mike, I am with you on using the Hasbro ObiWan robes for this figure!
I have my own custom Ep IV Obi Wan, and that Hasbro robe has that all-important old Obi-Wan pointy hood, and it looks great too, so I can see why you would use it. All the SS hood tops droop some, like the movies they are from of course, but in Ep IV, and I would think a 3.5, I think the point is totally appropo. Looks super!

That's my two cents at any rate.

Great paint Josh. But, you know that! :D

[pixletwin]

...that Hasbro robe has that all-important old Obi-Wan pointy hood, and it looks great too, so I can see why you would use it.....

Yeah thats what I figured. I guess since Anakin's force ghost was a strictly hood down kinda guy it would be OK for my force-ghost Anakin kit bash to be posed with his Sideshow hood instead of the Masterpiece Anakin robe.

Again DA that really is an awesome headsculpt and kudos to Jedi Mike for coming up with such a creative kit-bash alternative. :duff

[The Mike]

Thanks everyone but DA is really the one who gets the kudos here, the paintjob is amazing, its greatness doesn't even come off in photos. I can't wait to begin our next project together. As for the hood, the only thing about the Hasbro hood I didn't like is that its too light, ANH Obi should have a darker robe but I did like the point and the SSC hoods can do that but in all reality the point is amazingly large...I decided to stick with this one and I absolutely love it. ROTS Obi is boxed up right now because I'm in the middle of a move but I'll take it out this weekend and post side by sides. Oh and Josh, please PM me your info again so we can get the next one up and running. :rock

[King Darkness]

Obi 3.5 came out great, and he looks great with the Habro costume!!! Very cool custom to own Jedi Mike!!!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys... This one was a labor of love and I am very pleased to see that Mike likes him so much. I had a blast working on it, and the eyes really got me... seriously one of the best sets of peepers I have ever painted... I'm very proud of this one.

And you will have a PM in just a moment Mike!:D

[figuremaster_les]

Wish I could see said eyes a bit better Josh. You get some pics?

[LordAzrael]

Obi 3.5 came out great, and he looks great with the Habro costume!!! Very cool custom to own Jedi Mike!!!

That costume is actually not too bad - I did a body swap on the weekend throwing the whole thing on a sideshow body - even without a repaint the hasbro obi-wan ep 1 head and costume look pretty good. I used the Obi Ep 2 or 3 hasbro boots instead though - they look pretty similar to the boots on the SSC PF Ep 1 Obi-Wan. when I get some time I'll improve the paint on the headsculpt but its a fairly easy custom :)

[DarkArtist81]

Wish I could see said eyes a bit better Josh. You get some pics?

Best pic I have....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1279.jpg

[Shai Hulud]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/ArtMom2.jpg

This one is amazing Josh,very touching and you really nailed the likeness of the main Character ;)

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks Shai.... That one meant a lot to me, it is 100% accurate as my Mother's grave. It's probably the most meaningful thing I have ever drawn.

And a very good self portrait as well... :lol

[DarkArtist81]

Later today watch the Custom art thread for more info on the painting process..... I will post, I promise.

Also wanted to express my joy at the coming Maul figure.... And post a few pictures of what I plan to do to him!!! He will be getting the full body tattoo treatment, minus the hands... as he is wearing gloves... But it is going to look fantastic... trust me. I cannot wait to do it. :D

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/MaulTat5.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/MaulTat2.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Maultat4.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/MaulTat3.jpg

[twistedfreak]

First off DA, that drawing you did is very touching. It would mean a lot to your mother, I'm sure. She would be proud.

As for that Maul, that is some wicked stuff. I can't wait to see what you pull off! :D

[DarkArtist81]

First off DA, that drawing you did is very touching. It would mean a lot to your mother, I'm sure. She would be proud.

As for that Maul, that is some wicked stuff. I can't wait to see what you pull off! :D

Thanks TF.... My Mother was an artist herself and if not for her guidance I probably would have never become the man I am today, especially where art is concerned.

Thanks again.... And I can't wait to paint Maul. Though I'll probably leave his head as is... except for the eyes... :D

[twistedfreak]

Thanks TF.... My Mother was an artist herself and if not for her guidance I probably would have never become the man I am today, especially where art is concerned.

Thanks again.... And I can't wait to paint Maul. Though I'll probably leave his head as is... except for the eyes... :D

So the talent runs in the family, that's cool. And no problem bro, just giving credit where credit is due to be given. :)

[Buttmunch]

That second to last pic shows Maul with gloves on so the lack of bare hands isn't that much of a problem now huh? I guess you could always paint some of the extra Jedi hands though. Can't wait to see the results!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks TF... I appreciate it, and I'm sure she would too.

And BM... Thanks for the idea.... It can work either way, but I think I have the extra hands to do it.. I really don't swap hands all that much... So I have lots of options... :D

I also have an X-Men 3 Wolvie coming this next week too, so keep an eye out for that when the repaint hits...:rock

[DarkArtist81]

Ok, a few things.... Finally did the eyes on my Qui-Gon RE-repaint to get him right... wanted to show you all... And new pics of my collection...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1472.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1469.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1470.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1467.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1460.jpg

[DarkArtist81]

More....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1466.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1476.jpg

[Buttmunch]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1460.jpg

I love this shot. Is Mace really that short? :confused:

[Shai Hulud]

DA....HOW DID YOU PUT THE MACHETTE ON THE LDD JASON FIGURE...???MINE DOESNT FIT UNTO HIS HAND...:confused: :confused:

[DarkArtist81]

Well, first BM.... No, Mace isn't that short... His knees were bent a little underneath that cloak, so he looks shorter than he truly is.

And Shai... I just turned it and put it in there... Until it stayed. It takes a little trial and error, but works eventually. :lol

[pjam]

Great stuff Josh! Love the group shot and QG looks terrific! :D

[galactiboy]

Qui Gon looks great... he has a very serious yet serene look that fits perfectly with the character. Excellent work (as always)!!!

[King Darkness]

That little guy in corner is mine!!!!! Great wat to display them by the way. I still get a kick out of you Michael Myers with the sheet and glasses:lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1476.jpg

And i do love that Qui-Gon!!!

[twistedfreak]

Awesome stuff! :D

[King Darkness]

One thing Josh, you so need to pick up sack head Jason. Though he doesn't really fit in with his hokey mask counterparts, its a great figure and the sculpt by Dooley is fantastic. Plus its the firt time we were introduced to Jason on screen.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! Yeah, the look for QG in my mind was specific... A very calm look of a Jedi Master facing things head on and living in the moment. This time I think I captured that feeling... much better than my first attempt.

And I totally agree Chase! I NEED that SackHead Jason, he is sorely missed from my Jason line-up. One day when I have the money I will get him... But sadly I never have the cash when I think about it.

[die]

That's a sweet set of jedi!

Qui Gon looks great!

[DarkArtist81]

That's a sweet set of jedi!

Qui Gon looks great!

Thanks Die! Yeah, Qui-Gon was one of the hardest I've ever faced... Just a tough sculpt to paint decent eyes on... :lol

[DarkArtist81]

Today I got X3 Wolvie from Alter Ego and I am very pleased.... Though he will need a repaint soon (after I clear out the rest of my customers)... I love the costume and the posing options are certainly there.... :D

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1490.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1492.jpg

[Customikey]

I ran into Mr. Jackman the other day. Nice guy. He was taking his kid to the park. Can;t wait to see your repaint, Josh. If only I had more room/ money, I'd get a few more of these amazing Medicoms. Sadly, ROTJ Vader and your Jack are it.

[King Darkness]

Sweet Josh!!! Cant wait to see your repaint, he'll look much better I'm sure.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys!! I am really excited about working on it. And cool that you met Hugh, Mikey! He's always been such a nice guy and one of the best people to meet if you are a fan. I've never heard a bad word about him, and that's rare with actors of his talent and stardom.

Yeah, I'm pretty limited on the Medicom's as well... if this one weren't so cheap I probably wouldn't have gotten it. But for just about 10 bucks more than an Aragorn... no big deal. As for Jack, I plan on one day getting myself another one. As that section of my shelf looks lonely for not having him... :lol

And thanks Chase... I hope it turns out good... Medicom's are a pain to paint for some odd reason... :D

[rabidwolverine21]

cant wait to see your re paint man, i got the figure also, and i agree its hard to get a huge medicom collection at the price, but im lucky enough to have 3 and 2 on pre order, of course i got my crown jewl medicom snake:D

[figuremaster_les]

Cool catch Josh.
Can't wait to see your repaint.

[DarkArtist81]

Soon!! (well,after I catch up a little...:D )

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Eyes1.jpg

[twistedfreak]

I'm looking forward to seeing Wolvie repainted. But, I am more hyped for the Maul you will be doing. Best of luck. I know it will kick ass in the end. :D

[orbitingx]

Soon!! (well,after I catch up a little...:D )

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Eyes1.jpg


Man....that would be sweet if you could dial in that intense yellow tone in a paint mixture. :monkey5

[DarkArtist81]

Man....that would be sweet if you could dial in that intense yellow tone in a paint mixture. :monkey5

Oh I know!! I'm gonna try.... Was just taught a trick from a master that will be useful in another venture.. might try it for this as well. Stay tuned! :D

[orbitingx]

:chew :chew :chew :chew :chew

That's going to be sick.

Something to look foward to DA!!

:chew :chew :chew :chew :chew

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks X! I just finished with the major work on another custom Sith Anakin... just thought to share....:monkey3

Pics are blurry as Hell, but trust me... This one is really nice!! Look for pics when I have daylight!!


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1511.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1512.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1521.jpg

[abstractharmony]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks a bunch Josh!

[DarkArtist81]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks a bunch Josh!

Rock on Man! I am soooo glad you saw it first! Dude, just wait for the better pics, you will not be disappointed. I really think this one is leaps and bounds over my old one. :rock

[figuremaster_les]

Looks great Taco Jesus! :lol

[nash]

The sith eyes on that anakin looks awesome Josh. And good choice on the X3 wolvie! Its a solid figure

[DarkArtist81]

The sith eyes on that anakin looks awesome Josh. And good choice on the X3 wolvie! Its a solid figure

Thanks Nash, Les.... Just wait until you see full on pics of that Anakin... VERY SICK.... You'll love it. It turned out way better than the last one... :lol

And yeah, that X3 Wolvie is sick... I love that figure. Can't wait to paint it.

And Nash.... How did that head turn out on your Anakin? You'll have to post a pic or something for me... I want to know what it looks like mounted! :lol

[DarkArtist81]

Here's better shots of Anakin...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1523.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1524.jpg

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

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1525.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1526.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1527.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1528.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1529.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1530.jpg

[Batty]

Man, those look sweet! And I'm not talking about the syrup. The Sith eyes are perfect. Great work as usual, Josh!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks Batty! They were a lot of work... I just kept trying until I thought I had it. Think I got kinda lucky.. :rotfl

[abstractharmony]

Josh!

Man that is so, so cool!

I am one lucky mofo.

M!

[King Darkness]

Awesome Josh. My fav. custom you have done has been your weathered Sith Anakin, here you have done another wonderful job.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! Yeah, Sith Anakin has been one of my favorites as well and I was super happy to get another shot at him. I will be doing a little more work on him before sending him out, so expect some final shots after that.

And seriously guys... Thanks for all of the support during this last year. It's helped my growth in more ways than one and I will never forget it.

[The Mike]

Josh your skill is amazing. Trust me, as more figures are released those ideas just start churning out in my head and if you'll keep accepting them I'll keep send figures out to ya.

[figuremaster_les]

Coolness bro! :chew

[pixletwin]

Great job Josh. I think your camera skills are getting better as well. I also really like the skin tone you used. :clap

[nash]

And Nash.... How did that head turn out on your Anakin? You'll have to post a pic or something for me... I want to know what it looks like mounted! :lol

Im waiting to grab some clear nail polish for his "arm fix" then I'll be sure to post the pics in here. It looks so bad ass bro.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a lot guys! It took a long time to nail the skin tone.... Lots of work there. As for the camera skills... I didn't even notice... Thanks Pix!

And thanks Nash... I can't wait to see it. That was one of my favorite Anakin's I've done. :D

[Ironman1188]

I have to apologize to Josh.
I have been remiss in posting some heads that he reworked for me.
I had planned to get them posted as soon as I got them back, but... well my wife accepted the package and didn't tell me it arrived for a few days. At that point I had already packed up most of my parts and bodies to make a little more room for the Holidays. Then her computer got a virus that has virtually destroyed it and I can't find the batteries to my camera. But I have started reassembling some and hope to get pix of these great pieces posted this week.

[rabidwolverine21]

hey man finaly got my gallery up right now its just one of my customs but you ought to check it out its under Rabidwolverine customs

[nash]

Here's some quick shots since I just got a new setup with lighting and a decent background board finally. Just some quick close up crops of the amazing paintjob from DA. Looks awesome, and I cant wait to fully dress him now!

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g94/chadm13/anakin2.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g94/chadm13/ani2.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g94/chadm13/ani1.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g94/chadm13/ani4.jpg

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks for the pics, Nash. I love close up shots, they remind me that I still have much to learn... :lol

He looks great mounted, I hope that you enjoy the Hell out of him. You deserve it for all the time you waited and were patiently letting me do my thing. Thanks again Nash!

[Ironman1188]

WILL DO FREE REPAINTS FOR LIFE for a HT Rambo or Supes!!

BTW, which Rambo are you looking for?

[figuremaster_les]

:lol Uh oh Josh!
Looks like Ironman's gonna own you soon! :monkey1

Great repaints bud! Those shots by Nash are super!

[pixletwin]

...I love close up shots, they remind me that I still have much to learn... :lol

Looks great close up to me. :cool:

[DarkArtist81]

BTW, which Rambo are you looking for?

Looking for Rambo II.... Man o Man... if you had it... :bow

And thanks a lot Les and Pix.... I appreciate that. Nash takes such nice pics they kinda floored me at first. I'm just happy he got it and that he is happy... That is what makes my day and makes it all worth it.

[DarthRamuk]

You know, Josh.......looking at your repaints......Man, I am so tempted to take up your offers on the free repaints for life thingy!:D

Pity about the shipping cost though.......:o

[DarkArtist81]

You know, Josh.......looking at your repaints......Man, I am so tempted to take up your offers on the free repaints for life thingy!:D

Pity about the shipping cost though.......:o

Yeah, that is a killer... I mean... I'm sure we could always try and group them together and without big boxes... But it would get pretty expensive. I'd be down though... Not too big a deal, as long as it's not $100 to ship a small box... :lol

[Ironman1188]

Josh,
email sent.

[DarkArtist81]

Josh,
email sent.

Rock on! Email replied!! :rock:rock:rock

[DarkArtist81]

Here is the slightly altered Sith Anakin for AbstractHarmony.... minus his robes, which I am still working on.. :D

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1536.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1537.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1542.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1543.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1545.jpg

[pjam]

That's a beauty Josh! Reminds me of my FML Ani (sans weathering which you clearly rock the house at!) :D Best of both worlds there.. AH will be stoked!

[DarkArtist81]

That's a beauty Josh! Reminds me of my FML Ani (sans weathering which you clearly rock the house at!) :D Best of both worlds there.. AH will be stoked!

Thanks Paul. These past few months have been a time of severe growth in my art. Thanks mainly in part to Les and all of his help. It's due to him and the talks we have had that I have been able to do these past few works... I'm grateful to have him as a friend and a mentor.

:rock

[pjam]

Excellent, I can clearly see the progress. Master Les is indeed generous and has a big heart to go with his HUGE talent, learn well my friend for it will serve you a lifetime of joy!

[abstractharmony]

.................


(speechless)


:monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2

(tears of joy! - it's everything I hoped it would be and more...)

[TheObsoleteMan]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1542.jpg

Wow! You can really feel the hate in those eyes.

Awesome work. :bow

[The Mike]

Wow......that is amazing!

After you do the Clone Wars Anakin for me Josh I am really considering shooting you over my Sith Ani too!!

[figuremaster_les]

These past few months have been a time of severe growth in my art. Thanks mainly in part to Les and all of his help. It's due to him and the talks we have had that I have been able to do these past few works... I'm grateful to have him as a friend and a mentor.

:rock

:o
I am very touched fella!
Thanks for that.

To see your abilities come so far, so fast....I can't take that kind of credit, you are the one doing the doing. Give yourself a pat on the back for just having the raw talent to be able to learn so much so fast.
I've had 40 years. You've been doing this for what, a year? Two? And now, THIS!
You are one super artist yourself and you show it.
Words pale when looking at that weathered Ani. AH, you just got yourself a masterpiece, I just hope you paid Josh what he's worth for it.

[Customikey]

I second that. Your Sith Anakin is just amazing, Josh. Each one you do is better than the last, and that really is saying something.

[DarkArtist81]

Wow guys.... you guys are great... :o

I sometimes cannot believe it's only been a year since I picked up the brushes and started painting. Mikey's work got me started and his tips got me rolling and trying new things. And I did a lot of trial and error, doing my best to put out decent product. And somehow, over time... with the help of my fellow artists... It's really come together. I'm just so happy that I've come to this point. Thanks to everyone, my customers most of all... Les and Mikey... And especially Abstract for giving the chance to work on another Sith Anakin.

Takes a brave man to send his collectibles off to be burned! :lol

Here's hoping the next year will be as spectacular as the first!! :duff

[rabidwolverine21]

hey man what kind of gloss do you use when you do the eyes, i like that more then dotting with white, but i havnt ben able to find the right gloss.

[DarkArtist81]

hey man what kind of gloss do you use when you do the eyes, i like that more then dotting with white, but i havnt ben able to find the right gloss.

I use Model Master Clear Gloss Acrylic. It works wonderfully well for the lips and eyes. You can never go wrong with Model Master... It ruins brushes, but works great. :D

[orbitingx]

Nice work DA!! :D


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1542.jpg

[paulcarson]

That's excellent and so subtly done. Can't wait to see your next subject !

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! This one took me a while and I'm severely proud of him. It's going to be sad to box him up and send him away... :monkey2

Keep an eye out on this thread... I'm working on a lot these days... Have a vinyl kit that I'm working on, X3 Wolverine, Darth Maul's Tat's, another Old Ben Kenobi and more on the way!

I also appreciate my customer's patience during the holidays... it's really put me behind, and I can't thank them enough for not being upset about it.

[The Mike]

Darth Maul's Tats!?! That was my next idea of a repaint for you! I can't wait to see it!

[rabidwolverine21]

yea the tat job is real tuff, i had a back breaking time with mine, so back breaking i smashed the body into bits, yea not very good.

[DarkArtist81]

Oh yeah, it's the most draining thing I have ever tried to tackle. Originally I was tipped off to try and paint the red on the figure over the black, but my mind can't wrap around it. So now I painted the entire body red and will do the black on top of that.... hopefully it's easier.

One thing is for certain, it's a ***** to paint. But I will stay vigilant and see what I can accomplish. :D

[rabidwolverine21]

I did the red body over black also,the advice i have for you is, i was testing the use of a sharpe, it works real well to outline the tatoos, then you can paint over it and it looks real good, the problem i had with mine was my primer clogged and crusted up on the body, about that time i realy realy was frustrated so i broke it, luckily someone was able to save me by offering me his body after he replaced it.

[DarkArtist81]

I did the red body over black also,the advice i have for you is, i was testing the use of a sharpe, it works real well to outline the tatoos, then you can paint over it and it looks real good, the problem i had with mine was my primer clogged and crusted up on the body, about that time i realy realy was frustrated so i broke it, luckily someone was able to save me by offering me his body after he replaced it.

Thanks for the tip! That's a solid idea!

Sorry to hear about the frustrations though... I've certainly been there.. Never tossed a figure... but I've been pretty pissed off, that's for sure. My first Anakin repaint comes to mind. I did about 7 layers of paint on the face trying to get the right skin tone... It was pure Hell. :monkey4

[DarkArtist81]

Well guys... busy weekend... Just returned from the lair of Figuremaster Les and I am drained... but very very inspired and ready to start the week! I will post a full story, complete with pics tomorrow.... until then.. a small tease...:cool:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/LesAndI2.jpg

[Customikey]

Well guys... busy weekend... Just returned from the lair of Figuremaster Les and I am drained... but very very inspired and ready to start the week! I will post a full story, complete with pics tomorrow.... until then.. a small tease...:cool:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/LesAndI2.jpg


Awe!! How come you guys live so far away?!!!!

Man...

[DarkArtist81]

Awe!! How come you guys live so far away?!!!!

Man...

I know Mikey! Would be cool to get all the East Coast artists in the same room! Imagine what stuff we could talk about??! Would be cool.... Maybe if we all go to this years SDCC... :cool:

[DarkArtist81]

Oh and I just want to say...

:rockDREAMS DO COME TRUE!!!:rock

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1605.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1604.jpg

After months of hard searching and offering free repaints... It happens... I have my damn Supes back!

[Customikey]

Supes is so gonna kick Rambo's ass.

[King Darkness]

Glad to hear you finally got your HT Superman again!! By whats means did you get him Josh??

And thats awesome that you got to hang out with Les. Cant wait to hear more and to see some pix! You lucky SOB Josh.

Damn, the more I see those Rambos the more I want one, or both:D

Must refrain from ordering until I get Jabba and Throne and PF Leatherface. Once I'm over that hump I hope to get at least one Rambo. I just hope they arent to hard to come by by then:o

[DarkArtist81]

Well I got the Supes really cheap, financed by the Jasons... same as Rambo... So I got lucky. Had to sacrifice a little... but now I have it.

My next Crusade.... Celtic Predator! :rock

[galactiboy]

Congrats Josh, glad you were able to get the figures you were wanting! And very cool you got to meet Les... but seriously, how big is that friggin' Dune Poster?!?

[nash]

dang that's awesome Josh! I gotta pick up those rambos now, they look great! :cool:

[Shai Hulud]

Well guys... busy weekend... Just returned from the lair of Figuremaster Les and I am drained... but very very inspired and ready to start the week! I will post a full story, complete with pics tomorrow.... until then.. a small tease...:cool:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/LesAndI2.jpg




DIDNT ANYBODY NOTICE WHO WAS THERE WITH THEM ON THAT PIC ???? JUST LOOK BEHIND THEM ,ITS ME,THE GREAT WORM HIMSELF !!!! SHAI HULUD !!!!:D

[figuremaster_les]

Absolutely Shai!
That was the point of getting the picture. :D
I think some of the other members are represented in the figures....Josh will have to spell out who, but I am holding the Friday the 13th Pt. 6 that Josh did, and am darned happy to have it!

But yeah, I live and sleep beneath the giant German movie poster image of none other than Shai Hulud! :lol

GB, the poster is 40 x 60 inches. Huge!

[Darren Carnall]

<<--- hates that he lives so far away in the UK. Would be cool to all meet up :monkey2

Its good that some of us can get together though :)

[die]

Here is the slightly altered Sith Anakin for AbstractHarmony.... minus his robes, which I am still working on.. :D

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1536.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1537.jpg

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That is one wicked looking Anakin! Excellent job !

[pjam]

Awesome guys! Love to see brethren together!

[DarkArtist81]

Meeting of Minds...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/LesAndI1.jpg

In the shot above, in our last minutes before I left... we made sure and represented as many people as we could... Shai in the background, Les and I, AbstractHarmony's Sith Anakin, Bannister's Dracula kit and my gift to Les... Jason 6.

But to fully explain the visit, I would have to start from the beginning.... I drove out to the Figuremaster Lair from FL and arrived in his hometown around lunch, got lost... was redirected and had a fun time attempting to park in front of his house....

Once I arrived, we shook hands and enjoyed the moment... having actually met for the first time. (always shocking to meet the people behind the avatars)

I came inside and was introduced to his folks and learned that his mother made insanely good cornbread... We exchanged our loot and I showed him my work for the first time... Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon, Wolverine, Maul and the Wolf kit. We took a breather for a moment and I prepared to enter the most insanely awesome room, filled with more custom magic than I could possible have been expecting....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Batman1939.jpg

I saw it all... The amazing 1939 Batman set... which I have to say looks even more fantastic and inspiring than in pictures, especially that Joker. It's really a magnificent piece... so much that my eyes were just drawn to that psychotic gaze.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Aliens1.jpg

The Aliens section drew me in instantly as well.... To see that magnificent Hicks, Ripley and Vasquez in person was really worth the trip in and of itself. Again, even more jaw-droppingly spectacular when you hold it in your hands.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/AlienVsPredator1.jpg

The actual Aliens themselves were so kickass as well, just the subtle work done on every inch of them... magnificent.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Vaderandhimself1.jpg

His Star Wars area was even more shocking... standing my Anakin next to his was amazing to me and taught me a lot without Les even having to say a word. Luke and those spot on eyes, his custom Darth Vaders, Obi-Wan's and so many more that I cannot even begin to go into....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/SWLes2.jpg

TO BE CONTINUED...

[DarkArtist81]

PART 2


After I was done gawking and drooling all over myself, we took a short trip to Wal-Mart for supplies... where I rode alongside Les in the LES-Mobile.... :rotfl

We dug through box after box and folder after folder before finally becoming exausted and just sitting down to talk for a bit. Which for Les and I, becomes a few hours...:lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/GoodLord1.jpg

We watched some of his old videos he did during his younger days and at last... at 4 am.... I went and crashed in the guest bed....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/MeandtheWorm2.jpg

The next morning we talked shop for a bit and he gave me a few pointers on stuff I hadn't known... And I prepared to leave.... It was sad to go after spending just that one day, and I know that I still did not see everything that could be seen or said everything that could have been said... But I left with a feeling of artistic growth and overflowing with inspiration.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/JT005a.jpg

Les is a great friend and I am honored to have been able to spend time with him and his parents for that one day, It's not everyday that painters get together and share their love for this hobby we so lovingly go after, nor talk about the very livelyhood that puts food on our tables and toys on our shelves. It was great to have that chance, hang out with a mentor and a friend of mine....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/JT004.jpg

It will not be the last trip and hopefully one day more of the Freaks can get together and share the magic....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/JT010.jpg

Again, Super huge thanks to Les for letting this all come together and for taking the time out of his insane schedule to have me. You rule man! :bow

[TOE]

That Mr.Freeze is bad ass :rock :rock :rock

[Shai Hulud]

Josh, thank you for sharing this experience with us...I think that this board is just awesome for creating such opportunities for members who share the same passions to talk to each other and even met each other...The pic where you post some of the figures of board members ,with that great Shai hulud poster behind was my favorite and something that made me enjoy reading that post even more.You guys seems to have a natural customising affinity to each other and I think those pics were just awesome.And that meeting between those 2 anakins..loll..it was like the Clash of titans !!!

Thanks for Sharing.


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/MeandtheWorm2.jpg


:rock :rock :rock :rock

[figuremaster_les]

Thanks Josh. Your visit was very appreciated and I enjoyed every minute.
So did my folks, who both said you were a favorite now. You are welcome back anytime! :D

Speaking of which...
Gotta show more of the boy's work here!!!!

Lookie what I got!!!!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/MYPt6Jason001.jpg

Uh huh!!! Yep!

CHECK DIS OUT!


My new Part 6 Jason custom from the Dark Artist himself!



"CHECK ME OUT!"
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/MYPt6Jason002.jpg


Thanks bro! :rock

[galactiboy]

Man, very cool all around! And what a kick seeing both Anakin's together... they make an excellent pair. Rock on guys!!!

[King Darkness]

Thanks for the pix Josh! I'm glad to hear that you and Les had a great day and that Les' mom makes great cornbread:rock

I wish I was closer so we could all hang out. Its kinda a bumber to know I wont be going to SDCC this year, I was really hoping to meet the Krusaders:monkey2

[figuremaster_les]

Thanks for the pix Josh! I'm glad to hear that you and Les had a great day and that Les' mom makes great cornbread:rock

I wish I was closer so we could all hang out. Its kinda a bumber to know I wont be going to SDCC this year, I was really hoping to meet the Krusaders:monkey2

NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No King at the Kon this year?!?!?!

Well, damn! Sorry Chase. Sorry to hear that. :monkey2
SUX!

[King Darkness]

NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No King at the Kon this year?!?!?!

Well, damn! Sorry Chase. Sorry to hear that. :monkey2
SUX!


Yeah, I know:monkey2

I was really hoping to make it out his year, but I had some other things come up and it looks pretty much a sure thing I wont be going.

Sux, but what can you do.

[galactiboy]

Whats hard about that is if you go thats a lot of money that could be going to sweet, sweet collectibles. Sadly probably out of my price range this year as well... I'm seriously considering '08 though!

[King Darkness]

Whats hard about that is if you go thats a lot of money that could be going to sweet, sweet collectibles. Sadly probably out of my price range this year as well... I'm seriously considering '08 though!


Yeah, exactly. Had I not gotten any of the things I got in the last month and am going to get in the month to come I could have probably been able to go:o


But also, my best friend and his wife invited us to Vegas for a week in August. I just couldn't say no to that.

So between that and my current spending spree, it put SDCC way out of reach.

[DarkArtist81]

Well, as sad as it will be King... I totally understand. That's how last year was for me as well.

[DarkArtist81]

And thanks everyone on the comments about the story... The Trip to the Lair of Doom! Thanks again Les for all of the support... It was mucho appreciated! Can't wait until we can do it again!! :rock

[twistedfreak]

That is VERY cool! That is awesome that you guys were able to meet and talk about all the stuff you did. Congrats to both of ya!!! :D

[TheObsoleteMan]

Cool story and pics.

Neat stuff there, Les. I'm still blown away by that Alien 3 Ripley made from an Art Buck. Now that's skill.

[TOE]

Awesome story there Josh and Les, yes I envy you both. If I live next to you guys I be koming over everytime for a repaints :lol

And King, don't sweat it bro. One day the krusaders will be 1 :rock :rock :rock

[abstractharmony]

I have to say that it looks like you guys had a blast!!!

The shot of the Anakins together was pant-wettingly fantastic.

[figuremaster_les]

I have to say that it looks like you guys had a blast!!!

The shot of the Anakins together was pant-wettingly fantastic.

You shoulda been there A! It was too cool to have your future Ani with mine. Cool intermediate step in the Anakin files. I think Josh did an amazing job on your figure. I actually had to smell him to see if he smelled burnt!:lol Looks it!:D

[pixletwin]

Josh, thank you for sharing this experience with us...I think that this board is just awesome for creating such opportunities for members who share the same passions to talk to each other and even met each other...The pic where you post some of the figures of board members ,with that great Shai hulud poster behind was my favorite and something that made me enjoy reading that post even more.You guys seems to have a natural customising affinity to each other and I think those pics were just awesome.And that meeting between those 2 anakins..loll..it was like the Clash of titans !!!

Thanks for Sharing.


:rock :rock :rock :rock

Shai pretty much took the words outta my mouth. :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock

[Khev]

Awesome story and pics DA. Your repainted Obi and Anakin are still the centerpieces of my SW figure collection. :duff

[DarkArtist81]

Wow.... Thanks a million, guys! It meant a lot to me and I had to share that with everyone I could. I can't wait to show my new stuff this weekend.... I feel like an entire new artist!! :rock

[Brent72]

Cool story, Josh, and I must say I'm honored to have repaints from both you(Obi-Wan) and Les(Sith Anakin) in my collection. You guys rock! :rock2

[figuremaster_les]

Cool story, Josh, and I must say I'm honored to have repaints from both you(Obi-Wan) and Les(Sith Anakin) in my collection. You guys rock! :rock2

Sounds like you have duelling artists on your Star Wars shelf! :lol
Pics!!!!!

[Brent72]

I definitely need to snap some pics of your fine works......maybe I'll get around to that this weekend. :cool:

[DarkArtist81]

I definitely need to snap some pics of your fine works......maybe I'll get around to that this weekend. :cool:

Cool, Brent!! I'd love to see them!!

Oh and snapped a quick pic of my In-work Wolverine... should be done this weekend, along with a lot of other commissions that I have been having trouble with.... Thanks to Les, a lot is coming together....:rock

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1623.jpg

[figuremaster_les]

Cool, Brent!! I'd love to see them!!

Oh and snapped a quick pic of my In-work Wolverine... should be done this weekend, along with a lot of other commissions that I have been having trouble with.... Thanks to Les, a lot is coming together....:rock

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1623.jpg


HOLY CRAP!
:rock :rock :rock :rock :rock

He looked great before...but now....WOW!

I remember when you came over, and after you watched me paint on that Brad Pitt head, and just after that, you went and held this very figure, looking intently at this head....I thought..."UH OH!"
What have I done!?!?!?! :lol
I've created my own replacement!!!! :D

Bravo my friend! You are growing so fast I can't even imagine what is next for you! Amazing work so far.
Amazing Josh!
I feel like The Skipper and Gilligan...OK, Little Buddy! :lol

You're gonna rock this one out of the park man!

*thinks to self*

I need this figure now....dagnabbit Josh!

[King Darkness]

I second that HOLY CRAP!

My God Josh, you are getting ^^^^^KING great!!!

Seriously, that looks God damn awesome!!!!

Sorry for the big font, but damn, it just looks so damn good!!!

[abstractharmony]

Dude!

That is bloody awesome.

I'm a huge fan of your stuff anyway (as you know...) but that looks AMAZINGLY lifelike.

[Shai Hulud]

I Remember one of your first custom Josh (if not your first).Medieval Ash....it was awesome but not as incredible as the ones your doing nowadays.And I think as a custom artist you are the one that has grown the most in the last year on this board...Those new customs of yours are just breathtaking...now you only need to make eyes as good as Les and you'll be The Master.

[DarkArtist81]

Damn guys!! I'm floored!! Seriously, Les... I owe it all to you. I learned sooo much in those few minutes, and as you can see... it helped.. :lol

The skin tones and hair just came naturally this time, really got the idea and ran with it. I'm so honored that I did you proud on this one! :bow

I can't wait to finish the eyes and get it mounted again.... and then even more pics will come! :rock:rock:rock

[galactiboy]

Holy Hell Josh! That is one of you best yet!!! Especially starting with such a blah paint job (or lack of one)!!! He actually looks l like a real person... unbelieveable!!!

We're gonna have to give you a title pretty soon!

[TheObsoleteMan]

Let me just add another HOLY CRAP!

[The Mike]

Wow.........

That looks amazing! Josh your skill is amazing. Medis really do paint over really well....Maybe I shoud just send over all my 12" to you and get it over with. :D

[The Mike]

Just in case you weren't aware of the differences:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1623.jpghttp://img159.imageshack.us/img159/9284/wolviefacere4.jpg

[Shai Hulud]

Just in case you weren't aware of the differences:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1623.jpghttp://img159.imageshack.us/img159/9284/wolviefacere4.jpg


Awesome... We can see how much you improved the sculpt with your paint...the original Medicom with his cheap paint job Looks like an asian male.DA..you are a god.

[Brent72]

That is an insanely impressive job, Josh. WOW! :monkey5

[Xander]

That Wolverine is awesome!!! That one of the things that kills me with Medicom is the paint on the faces is terrible. But man that looks great!!! Can't wait to see the finished piece!!!:D

[DarkArtist81]

Man... Thank you all! I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I'm just happy that he turned out so nice. It was hard changing up the things I was doing wrong in the past, but I just focused and remembered Les and what he taught me. Once I did that, it was all good in the hood....

Now if I can just nail the eyes.... we will be done! Also look forward to some more stuff this weekend.... :rock

[Batty]

Man, what can I say that hasn't already been said! Beautiful work! Probably your best so far. The skin tone is perfect. :rock

[Customikey]

Man, Josh. Your work has become downright inspiring! I can tell you're having fun, buddy! Keep it up! You're making my Medicom trigger itch.

[DarthRamuk]

Josh, can't wait to see your finished work! I'm sure you would do wonders to the eyes....

Bring it on, bro!

[EVILFACE]

Cool, Brent!! I'd love to see them!!

Oh and snapped a quick pic of my In-work Wolverine... should be done this weekend, along with a lot of other commissions that I have been having trouble with.... Thanks to Les, a lot is coming together....:rock

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1623.jpg

Pretty sweat. But shouldn't his hair be black instead of brown?

[DarkArtist81]

Pretty sweet. But shouldn't his hair be black instead of brown?

Yeah, it's slightly unfinished... Should be a tad darker... But yes, his hair is dark Brown and not black.... Just looks black when he is sweating heavily. Still going to do a dark wash on the hair to give it a some more depth. :D

[galactiboy]

Can't wait to see the finished product... I have a feeling its going to rock insanely hard!!!

[DarkArtist81]

Ok guys... finished Wolverine shots.... :D

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1632.jpg

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[DarkArtist81]

And an almost finished Old Ben.... :cool:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1653.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1652.jpg

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[KamenGuyver]

Repainted Medi X3 Wolverine looks great ! I like the skin tone.

[The Mike]

Another Old Ben huh? Interesting...Honestly that is one of my favorite figures...is there an Ani in there too? :monkey5 :D

[Buttmunch]

Wow! That Wolverine actually looks like Jackman! Medicom's paint just sucks. Period.

I love how well the old Ben style works for the Obi figure. Very nice stuff.

[Xander]

Ooooh, I just peed a little! That is Sweet! Almost makes me wanna buy the figure to try it myself!!! Great work DA!!!:monkey5

[Mookeylama]

i think that Wolvie may be ur best work yet DA! looks awesome! much better than the factory paint, or lack thereof. i love mine but he's so damn pale.

[TheObsoleteMan]

It looks like your time with Les was well spent. That Wolverine has taken your work to a whole new level.

Stunning! :bow :bow :bow

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! Yeah, the pics are a little washed out due to the sun at that particular time of day... But the pics came out ok anyway...:lol


I'm very happy with the Wolverine, but I'm still learning and adjusting my style. I'd say give me a few more figures and I am sure it will get even better! Thanks for keeping my morale up and for loving the work! I appreciate the Hell out of it!

[twistedfreak]

You know DA, that Wolvie is looks so much like Jackman that it's creepy. That is a killer repaint that you have done. And in fact, it may be one of your best ones yet. And that old Obi looks awesome too. You've raised the bar for yourself once again man! :rock

[galactiboy]

Wow Josh!!! You improved the Medicom figure by like 100%, which is saying a lot since it was pretty badass to begin with. Awesome work man, you've really come a very long way in a short time!!!
:chew :chew :chew :chew

[Shai Hulud]

JOSH YOU OWN THE CUSTOMISING WORLD NOW.

[Shai Hulud]

JUST IMAGINE WHEN IT WILL BE 10 YEARS YOU'LL BE DOING THIS...YOUR WORK ON CUSTOM FIGURES WILL BE PUBLISH ALL OVER THE NET AS AN INSPIRATION TO CUSTOMISER NOOB.THEY'LL CALL YOU...







GRAND MASTER JOSH !!!

[DarkArtist81]

JUST IMAGINE WHEN IT WILL BE 10 YEARS YOU'LL BE DOING THIS...YOUR WORK ON CUSTOM FIGURES WILL BE PUBLISH ALL OVER THE NET AS AN INSPIRATION TO CUSTOMISER NOOB.THEY'LL CALL YOU...







GRAND MASTER JOSH !!!

Damn!! Well, one can only hope! I started this as a test for myself.... I really want to get into film-making and wanted to see if I could do something that I never thought was possible.... So I started small and tried to tackle the custom field. Now, I only do repaints really... but will be doing full on customs soon.... That it's turned out so good for me is still kind of a shock... :lol

I can only hope that film treats me as well when I finally get done with college in 3 years... :o

I still appreciate every single comment from you guys, it's stuff like that... keeps me going.. :rock

[pjam]

Damn, bro, you've come a long way since my Obi beard/hair repaint back in the day and that was superb!(was I the first SSF to commish you, I forget?!)

Anyway, congrats bro... Rock on!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1646.jpg

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks Paul, and you were the first customer to have his piece worked on... and the second customer I had.... I was waiting on another person's stuff while working on your head! :lol

Oh, and here are some badly lit pics of the completed Old Ben.... Can't wait to take some in better lighting... very proud of this one.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1666.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1662.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1668.jpg

[King Darkness]

:eek: :eek :eek: :eek :eek: :eek :eek: :eek :eek: :eek

You are offically the Dark Artist, the Master Painter(formally the Master Bater)


My God Josh.......speechless......

Your work is phenomenal !!!!!!

Obi looks......I dont even know what to say!! Hes just perfect!!!

Les truely has some competition when it comes to painting now!!!

I'm stunned, just ^^^^^*in' stunned!!!!!!

[DarkArtist81]

Man.... Thank you Chase!! To be up anywhere near Les-caliber is truly an honor... I think I still have a ways to go, but this Obi-Wan is one of my favorites now... Still cannot believe I forgot the mole on his cheek every single time I painted him.... :lol

I'm one happy painter, that's the truth. And thanks in many parts to Les and everyone who has helped me get here.... :rock

[pjam]

Well, it was a pleasure and an honor then Josh to be there at the beginning with and for you. :D

You know, when I first saw some of your work, it was no brainer decision, just glad to play ANY part in helping to get the ball rolling.

Rock on brother. :cool:

[Darren Carnall]

That wolverine repaint is brilliant DA. very realistic, and just shows how bad the original paintjob was (with a good sculpt underneath) and how a very good paintjob can bring it out.

but for cryin' out loud, will you stop getting better?? I'm gonna have to raise my game :rotfl

[figuremaster_les]

That wolverine repaint is brilliant DA. very realistic, and just shows how bad the original paintjob was (with a good sculpt underneath) and how a very good paintjob can bring it out.

but for cryin' out loud, will you stop getting better?? I'm gonna have to raise my game :rotfl


Dude, the game is raised whether the rest of us like it or not. Josh is now, officially, a force to be reckoned with. :D
There's Talent, and there's Training. He's got one is spades. Now, he's getting the other.
:rock :rock :rock :rock

Welcome in Josh! Water's warm.
But, watch it! there are sharks in the water.
CHOMP!

Just kiddin' ya bro. :lol

Your Wolvie is just the start....
Great things coming I am sure. Can't wait to see more unfold.

[DarkArtist81]

Wow man... Thank you so very much! I feel like so much has come together in just this one week. All the techniques I had before were all self taught, and to now have seen how a repaint is really done.... It's put all the pieces together. Les really made it happen for me.

I'm still surprised.... For my first year...

To go from this...
http://photo-origin.tickle.com/image/108/5/0/RL/108504933RL918287534.jpg

To this...
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1673.jpg

I'm very excited to see where it all goes from here.... :cool:

[DarkArtist81]

Here are a few more pics of Old Ben....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1672.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1670.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1674.jpg

And as you can see by that last pic... I still need to work on eyes....:lol

[orbitingx]

DA...is this a new repaint?

I have seen the other Ben you did,However the flesh tones seem better on this one.

Eyes are very frustrating thing for me as well.I paint the right eye then flip the head over and paint the left side.

Again tasteful repaint man :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks OrbitingX! This is an entirely new Old Ben for another person.... totally seperate from my last effort.

Eyes are hard, just because they look better when you paint them and what you can see with the naked eye.... But when you zoom in... looks horrendous. I have to get a set of magnifying goggles or something... :lol

[figuremaster_les]

That's looking much better Josh.
I remember you brought him over, but he was just skin and grey hair, flat...
This is so much more detailed. Love the facial marks and moles and bits. SO much more organic and "real". That's more like it. You did that some with your Wolverine too. It's the flaws that make it work, not the perfection.


Eyes...ok....just less than two weeks!!!...I'll be down...next lesson....eyes! Your's are getting much better though. Each head's (person's) is it's own problems and solutions.

[DarkArtist81]

That's looking much better Josh.
I remember you brought him over, but he was just skin and grey hair, flat...
This is so much more detailed. Love the facial marks and moles and bits. SO much more organic and "real". That's more like it. You did that some with your Wolverine too. It's the flaws that make it work, not the perfection.


Eyes...ok....just less than two weeks!!!...I'll be down...next lesson....eyes! Your's are getting much better though. Each head's (person's) is it's own problems and solutions.

Thanks Les! Yeah, I have to agree on the skin tone thing. It's the little stuff that makes it really pop and seem more realistic. The moles and grooves in the skin, really fun to paint... especially the Obi sculpt, LOTS of cool stuff in that one! I really enjoyed painting it....

And I cannot wait for your arrival! It's going to be very cool.... I revamped the room to make sure you had some stuff to look at and not just an almost empty space. I hope to have a lot more painted too, so that should be nice. Thanks again Les...:rock

[Khev]

Great stuff as always Josh. One thing that's worth mentioning to everyone else is that when he painted my Anakin and Obi-Wan UPS actually mailed my figures to the wrong house! Thankfully the old lady who received them gave me a call which led to me sending a frantic PM to Josh asking that he retrieve them before the old lady, her grandkids, dog, whatever decided to "play" with them (I assumed the package was just delivered to the wrong house on Josh's street.)

Well I think it turned out that the lady actually lived more than half an hour away from Josh but he cancelled his plans to drive out to get them *that very night*. I had no idea until he had already picked them up.

CLASS. ACT. :clap

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks Khev! Yeah, no way I could forget that! :lol

Luckily the lady was so sweet, so it made picking it up not hard to handle at all. After that, I started having stuff delivered to my work! :cool:

[figuremaster_les]

Wow. Cool story.

[nash]

Josh, it's pretty awesome to see from the beginning how your stuff has progressively improved from each repaint. Your hard work is paying off and I can only say to keep it comming man!

[mfoga]

Here are a few more pics of Old Ben....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1672.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1670.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1674.jpg

And as you can see by that last pic... I still need to work on eyes....:lol
Wow he looks fantastic, I wonder what lucky guy is getting this.:monkey3

[DarkArtist81]

Wow he looks fantastic, I wonder what lucky guy is getting this.:monkey3

:rock:rock:rock:rock

And I just "dustied" up the boots a little bit and will leave it at that.. So look for more updated photo's this weekend before he ships on Monday!! :D

[KitFisto]

Here are a few more pics of Old Ben....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1672.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1670.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1674.jpg

And as you can see by that last pic... I still need to work on eyes....:lol


That's a really cool concept on old Ben. I had never thought of a repaint on the Ewan figure to make him look like old Ben. I am pretty impressed with that. Looks really good!

[Darth Caedus]

That's a really cool concept on old Ben. I had never thought of a repaint on the Ewan figure to make him look like old Ben. I am pretty impressed with that. Looks really good!

KUDOS!! I'm impressed, and it's pretty hard to do that. I like the gray coloring of the hair and beard. Don't for the life of me remember, did Episode III Obi-Wan wear the same tunic as old ben?

[The Mike]

No completely different. I have one of Josh's Old Bens the one before the Les Treatments...:monkey5 and I bought a Masterpiece Hasbro Anakin to swap clothes with, it fits him perfectly, even down to the pointed hood.


(Just kidding Josh, I love my Old Ben....):D

[Customikey]

I think it's a fascinating concept, Josh! I'd love to see the next one take a step back from ANH, and show us Ewan still with some color in his hair, but obviously heading toward Guiness Gray.

I wonder if, when SSC finally gives us an ANH Ben, he'd look anything like Ewan with his hair done Ep III style. It's amazing how much their faces look alike, and this really sort of bares that out.

[galactiboy]

Ok guys... finished Wolverine shots.... :D
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1637.jpg


I just got done watching X3, and I have to say man... it is unbelievable how well you captured the look of Wolverine with you work. It really looks like he just stepped out of the screen!

You are certainly becoming the **** my friend! :chew :chew

Any chance you'll be weathering the uniform?

[DarkArtist81]

I think it's a fascinating concept, Josh! I'd love to see the next one take a step back from ANH, and show us Ewan still with some color in his hair, but obviously heading toward Guiness Gray.

I wonder if, when SSC finally gives us an ANH Ben, he'd look anything like Ewan with his hair done Ep III style. It's amazing how much their faces look alike, and this really sort of bares that out.

Yeah, man... I would love to do that... Maybe one day if I can get another Obi to work with... Funny that Les and I had the same talk and he insisted the same thing... :lol

These two I did were commissions... One for JediMike and another for Mfoga. But both entirely different in how they were achieved.

And thanks Joseph! I sat there with pics of Hugh and watching X3 while painting to try and make sure I had the colors right. It took me a while, but in the end... He became one of my favorite repaints of all time. I really love that figure.... so different from the one that came from Medicom... What a difference paint makes!

I don't think I will do anything to the costume, I really like it as is.... :rock

Watch this thread later this weekend... As I reveal what I've done for the dead.... :D

[galactiboy]

Watch this thread later this weekend... As I reveal what I've done for the dead.... :D

Can't wait bro!

[Customikey]

I can't wait to see your Docto, Josh! You do amazing blood and gore work!

And your Wolvie is magnificent! I can't wait to get my hands on one. I'm not really sure what could be done with the costume. Wouldn't want to tear it up, but maybe the slightest touch of drybrushing could cut the sheen....

[figuremaster_les]

Quick comment to say, your repainted Wolvie is TOPS!

[DarkArtist81]

I finished painting my Subject 57... here is a tease before tomorrow when I can take real pics...:D

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1698.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1699.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1702.jpg

[Customikey]

JESUS!! What the hell is wrong with you??!!





:rock:mummy:rock

[DarkArtist81]

JESUS!! What the hell is wrong with you??!!





:rock:mummy:rock

:lol :rotfl :lol

I'm a sick sick man.... :devil

[galactiboy]

**** dude! That's some disturbing ass ****!!!

I like it :chew :chew

[DarkArtist81]

Here are some more pics....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1703.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1704.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1705.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1706.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1714.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1707.jpg

[DarkArtist81]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1710.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1711.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1713.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1715.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1716.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1717.jpg

[DarthRamuk]

Looks sick! Nice job, Josh.......did you use real blood?:o

[DarkArtist81]

Looks sick! Nice job, Josh.......did you use real blood?:o

:lol Yeah!.... Why?? Did the cops ask you anything?? :devil

I just love painting gory figures, always makes it a little more fun and you can play around a bit. With this one I wanted a very fresh looking Zombie, that perhaps... with his being in the hospital, had access to quite a bit of available "meals". I wanted his shoes to look as if he had drug them through puddles of blood and gore as he shambled his way room to room, making his rounds and feeding on the bed ridden patients.

Also thought it would be interesting to pose him with the syringe... as if the human side of him did not want to let go of what he once was. He probably has no idea what it is or what it's used for, but he holds on because it is HIS.

Probably overthinking things... but still a lot of fun.

[galactiboy]

I love it Josh! Very well done, I especially like how he has a very drained look to his skin... it fits the sculpt very well. I also like the insane amounts of blood on his shoes and pant legs... kinda like he's be walking through a lot of nasty remains!

[DarkArtist81]

I love it Josh! Very well done, I especially like how he has a very drained look to his skin... it fits the sculpt very well. I also like the insane amounts of blood on his shoes and pant legs... kinda like he's be walking through a lot of nasty remains!

Thanks Joseph! That is exactly what I was going for! The sculpt of the hands and face had bones and veins popping everywhere, as if he was dried up a bit... So I wanted to heighten that effect. And he was in a hospital so you KNOW he had plenty of stuff around to slosh around in... :lol

[Xander]

Hold on!!!!!! Where's Rambo's head?

[DarkArtist81]

Hold on!!!!!! Where's Rambo's head?

Being painted.... :monkey3

[Buttmunch]

That doc is VERY SICK... in a good way though. You vastly improved this figure. The bite on his arm is revoulting, but again, in a good way. Adding the pupils also adds to him. Very awesome.

If Patient Zero wasn't so rare/valuable I'd have loved to see you repaint him. Who knows, it could have even increased in value from it.

Your Subject 5 also looks fantastic. Any chance of more pics of him (or point me in the direction of where they are)? I can't wait for more of these guys (and your repaints of them). I have all 4 right now and I must say they look even better in a group. Having the docs with/without coat also helps keep them from looking the same. I have one with the syringe and the other holding the scalpal too (fits between index and middle finger of left hand).

[King Darkness]

Just awesome job Josh.

I think you brought much more life to the character. Were as before, he was a pale faced, emotionless, "life"less corpse, your paint job has brought more suffering to him.

With the eyes now painted in, it gives him much more sorrowful look.

Instead of looking like a mindless zombie he looks like he is truly in agony and pain.

IMHO, this is my favorite repaint you have done on a figure. Its not that you just touched up a bad paint app, but you totally changed the complexity of the character.

Awesome job Josh!!!

[Buttmunch]

Just awesome job Josh.

I think you brought much more life to the character. Were as before, he was a pale faced, emotionless, "life"less corpse, your paint job has brought more suffering to him.

With the eyes now painted in, it gives him much more sorrowful look.

Instead of looking like a mindless zombie he looks like he is truly in agony and pain.

IMHO, this is my favorite repaint you have done on a figure. Its not that you just touched up a bad paint app, but you totally changed the complexity of the character.

Awesome job Josh!!!

I completely agree. The thing is we are starting to sound like art-geeks more than collectors now :lol I for one am really into Sideshow's Dead storyline and this repaint really adds a lot of depth to it. Fantastic job. Beyond words.

Incase you miss it in the 57 image thread:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phO3Nubtgds

Its the origin video from DNAgent. Don't know if this "research" will help in anyway though.

[DarkArtist81]

Ok guys... Les just left and I thought I would post the story while it was still fresh in my mind... So here is his visit and FX con trip from my point of view... :D

It all started with the FM getting a little lost and us meeting in town at Target to lead him towards my house. Ocala can be a little confusing for a newcomer, I know.... I had similiar problems when I first moved here... It's damn near Labyrinth-esque. :lol

Upon arrival I showed off my very small collection room and work area. Les was excited and seemed to still be blown away by it, so that's all that matters. Still a very small collection in comparison to his own...

We talked shop and I showed him some work in progress stuff (top secret) :monkey1, and my fiance made us dinner. We started having this very deep conversation involving everything from our painting experiences to Egyptology and the history of the world in general. It was a marathon of ideas and theories that would have driven Einstein insane... But what a great conversation it was.

We prepared ourselves for the Con the next day, directions and all that... and hit the sack.

The next morning was a breeze, we got up and ready in a little over a half hour and were out the door and on the road towards Orlando.... :rock

We arrived at the Convention center earlier than we thought and got a very nice parking spot, started our walk to acquire our tickets and enter "geek heaven".... :lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1734.jpg


*TBC*

[Batty]

We prepared ourselves for the Con the next day, directions and all that... and hit the sack.


Not the same bed I hope! :lol

And Les looks very suspicious in that photo. :lol :lol

[DarkArtist81]

Once we actually got inside, it was nice and calm. We were among maybe 100 other people that had early admission and I started following the whirlwind that was Les as he whipped me from booth to booth looking for figure fodder and cool stuff. Funny thing was, as we were walking around, trying to milk that early hour for all it was worth... we got close to a tattoo booth and met for a moment (even though I hardly recognized him) Andrew Bryniarski from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake/prequel (Leatherface) was laying down getting a tat and said a few words to us for a moment... very cool guy, but as hardcore as you would expect. Below is the only picture I could snag of the guy... kinda blurry and far away...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1736.jpg

We were at the end of our swag hunt and the rest of the crowd was slowly trickling in the door... So we decided to see what was happening with the honored guests... And walked right smack into Lance Henrickson. He noticed that I wanted to talk to him as I was tapping Les and trying to get him to notice and called us over.... We talked about SSC and the custom Bishop that Les had made and various other things.... It was just cooler than words, hanging out with Lance....

We went ahead and got into his line to get an autograph and got our photos signed by Lance... And another cool conversation with the man... He thanked me for coming and getting an autograph even after talking already with him and wished me well... It was great... I love the "Josh, Help!" bit on the sig...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1731.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1761.jpg

I left his line and IMMEDIATELY got into line for Michael Biehn... We waited for a while, because he was a little late.. And as Lance's died down he went to step away for a moment for a breather and saw me in line again. He pointed out to me and asked if I was getting the full "Aliens" treatment and going for Michael's auto too, I nodded and laughed... as if to say "You KNOW it!". Lance laughed and gave me the ok... Funny moment.

Michael showed up finally, a little scruffy and partied out... he had shades on and smelled like he JUST left the bar. Hilarious guy!! We talked about Aliens and Terminator for a bit and I touched on the desire to see Grindhouse, which he was obviously excited about too. Took a picture and got the auto...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1732.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1763.jpg

The show really started when Les made his way up to Michael and started talking about the Hicks he repainted, in which Michael replied with this hilarious retort about making him look "good" again... Killed everyone around them both... Lance included... Everyone was laughing..

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1733.jpg

We left and started checking the rest of the show out, jumping from booth to booth in a frenzy of activity... spending my cash FAST. We wanted to get to my car and drop off our swag/jackets and made our way to the doors... And lo and behold... Ray Park walks in through the doors.. And to Les' credit, he noticed and told me to turn around. And since I had met Ray at one point for his autograph I just blurted out..."Ray!" Thankfully it wasn't loud or obnoxious, or I would have died of embarrassment. But Ray was very cool, stopping to shake our hands and asking about our say so far even though he really had to make his way to the autograph booth... Oddly enough, the only pic I got gave him "Sith eyes"

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1738.jpg

*TBC*

[DarkArtist81]

After those moments, the rest of the day just blurred together in a cornucopia of meetings and shop talk, figures and celebs... It's very hard to put it all into words... I really just had a good time, none of the people I met rubbed me the wrong way or made me feel like a wierdo... It was great.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1749.jpg

We saw a lot of ladies, met a ton of people, spent what little fundage we had and just soaked in the day.... I wish you all could have been there to witness the craziness and the fun...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1743.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1744.jpg

We talked a little comic greatness with Matt Wagner (pic above), Les sharing his 1939 Batman love with the comics legend. We met some of the 501st guys, first time for Les... not for me. Great guys though, very nice and they love to take funny photos with Geeks like us....:lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1751.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1750.jpg

Lastly, before I left I visited Paul Carsen's booth and drooled over his artwork... most of it inspired by the things I love so much... And I could not help but buy the BSG montage he worked on... Great work, I highly highly recommend him!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1752.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1753.jpg

That was the end of the show, not much else to tell... Les and I went home, talking about it all the way and sharing our own individual moments... We stopped and did some Hobby Lobby shopping and scoured video stores for a copy of ALIENS with the cast commentary on it... :lol

We spoke briefly with Customikey before my stupid phone died and took a moment to relax our weary bones...

At the end of the night we had a few beers, sat back sat back and watched ALIENS, listening to the guys we had just met joke about themselves and the this great film that they were lucky enough to work on.... It was a great end to a cool weekend... :rock

[pjam]

Awesome, Josh, just awesome, thanks so much for sharing your experiences with us, very cool... gosh, Biehn and Hendrickson, then watching Aliens that night, how cool is that? I have the JC Directors cut, can't be beat IMO.

And so great to see you and Les hanging together again, Bravo! :D :cool:

[Bannister]

Sounds like a great time was had by all. Thanks for posting the pics. :rock:rock:rock

[hairlesswookiee]

crap i knew i should have attended!!! and that BSG montage is incredible!!! is there any chances he will be working on more???

[abstractharmony]

I met Andrew in November and had a blast chatting with about Black Label Society, the local biker chapter, transylvania (his latest project is Dracula) and a myriad of horror stuff. He was sat in between Robert Englund and Ari Lehman and we talked crap between the four of us for about an hour.

Later that night Ari & Andrew both attended a local rock show joining the band on stage for 'Die, Die my Darling' by the Misfits.

To say that I was impressed at how much these guys could put away is an understatement.

Quality blokes...


Met Lance last year too. He was very cool (although jet-lagged).

[Trevolver]

Looks like you guys had an awesome time! it was fun to read through!

Trev

[Customikey]

Josh, this is all the stuff we SHOULD have gotten to talk about! Man, I hate you guys. What a cool day! Frnakly, knowing who was going to be there, I'm surprised you guys didn't take along some of your work to show them!

[King Darkness]

Sounds like you had a blast Josh! Glad you and Les got to hang out again!

[TOE]

Awesome story Josh and Les :rock :rock

Gosh I wish the line was that empty at comic con.

All Krusaders must meet at this year's comic con :rock :rock :rock I'll show you guys around.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys!! It was a blast!! The con was great and now it only gets me hyped for a possible SDCC visit later this year! Thanks for all of the comments and keep an eye out for some cool stuff on the horizon as well as Les' side of the story. :cool:

[Darren Carnall]

sounded like a cool day :)

[figuremaster_les]

To follow up on my trip to Josh's and to the FX show, I need to post some of the better shots I got of Josh's amazing collection, including many of his already famous repaints.
This was delayed due to my Mom having had some health troubles after my arrival home Sunday, yesterday and today, so it has taken me this long to download the extra pics. (Sorry Josh :o )


I will refrain from naming what is what, as most of you know what they are anyway, and defer to Josh the chance to tell more detail about them...
But, I felt that the trip was not complete without this tale in images.

Like I said in my own FX story, I arrived at his home on Friday night, the 26th, but it was Sunday morning the 28th before we slowed down after the show and he let me go around and take some better shots of his stuff. It was all amazing. He let me keep my bags in there while I stayed, so I would go in and out of his display room, and never without a look around at all this....

So, here are the first five shots I really like (To be continued....)

[figuremaster_les]

And some more....:D

Thanks again Josh. Your stuff was GREAT!
You need to post some pics of your sketches sometime too. Everyone needs to see Clocktower and your other buddies, and your calendars...after all, "You can always get another Josh!" :lol

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks Les!! It was a great time and I'm honored that you loved the stuff in my collection as well as my work... I hope too that you Mother is feeling well now and that the vehicle is working in tip top condition too!

Thanks for everything man... :rock

I love the pics as well, much better than most of the ones I was able to take. :D

[The Mike]

All those great upgrades! Can't wait to see my stuff when it gets back! :rock

[DarkArtist81]

All those great upgrades! Can't wait to see my stuff when it gets back! :rock

Oh it's coming!! The body is almost completed and he's really about 80% finished...

And a little tease of Yoda...in work...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1784.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1785.jpg

[Customikey]

Beautiful work, Josh