DarkArtist's Creations of DOOM! [Archive] - Page 4

The Mike

02-02-2007, 07:17 PM

Whoo-hoo! I've been eagerly awaiting this one, conceptually it looked great in my mind's eye but the execution I was anxious about. I'm definitely glad I left it in your hands. As for the Yoda, I might just do that although looking at my collection the sudden urge to just box it all up and send on down is overwhelming...:lol

DarkArtist81

02-03-2007, 10:53 AM

Thanks Everyone!! Here are some full sunlight pics I took this morning.. I promise they are the last... :lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1826.jpg

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And just for fun...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1810.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1807.jpg

figuremaster_les

02-05-2007, 01:36 PM

Looks like Yoda is gutting that doctor! :lol
Great shots Josh!
Your paint on that is unreal!
One of your all-time best. The eyes have it! :D

pixletwin

02-05-2007, 09:11 PM

Dang it Josh, your work just amazes me. I love Yoda's fingernails. If I still had my Dead figures, I would surely be sending them to you man. Absolutely phenomonous!!! (Yes, phenomonous). :rock

DarkArtist81

02-06-2007, 04:07 AM

Wow, thanks guys!! :rock2

Yeah, Pix... the nails were tough to do... I didn't want them to look painted on yellow like the factory had done it so I painted them green and sent over that with several layers of watered down yellowish green until it had a look of something almost transparent but still thick. It was tough... but fun.

I also used this technique on another project that will be revealed in time... worked to great effect!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Nails1.jpg

King Darkness

02-06-2007, 07:38 PM

DarkArtist81

02-06-2007, 07:52 PM

Totally missed this post. Great pix Josh, that Yoda is lookin sick.

I love the pix with him on luke back!!!!

Great work Josh(like you haven't heard that before:lol).

Thanks Chase.... I'm glad to hear you liked the Yoda... He's one of my favorites and very photogenic. :D

Always good to hear from you... Just wait until you see that thing I did for Bannister... it's AWESOME. :rock

King Darkness

02-06-2007, 07:54 PM

Thanks Chase.... I'm glad to hear you liked the Yoda... He's one of my favorites and very photogenic. :D

Always good to hear from you... Just wait until you see that thing I did for Bannister... it's AWESOME. :rock

Well then , in honor of Bannister.....

:rock:rock:rock

Bannister

02-06-2007, 08:15 PM

Well then , in honor of Bannister.....

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

DarkArtist81

02-06-2007, 08:31 PM

:rock:rock:rock:rock

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

Ah, the great Kurgan traditions... may we never forget them...:D

TOE

02-07-2007, 12:09 AM

Josh...I know I don't komment much on your work but I see them man. Just to let you know that they are amazing works bro. Keep it up young LES Walker :lol :rock :rock :rock

DarkArtist81

02-07-2007, 04:07 AM

Josh...I know I don't komment much on your work but I see them man. Just to let you know that they are amazing works bro. Keep it up young LES Walker :lol :rock :rock :rock

:rotfl :lol :rotfl :lol

Thanks man.... To even be in the same League as Les or Mikey is a huge honor. Here's hoping that in time I can live up to those words... :D

At any rate I am having a blast and can't wait to see what happens next!

figuremaster_les

02-07-2007, 10:05 AM

Les Walker with high forehead and big gums! :D
Rock it Josh!

You have learned much, young one! :vader

twistedfreak

02-07-2007, 10:08 AM

That Yoda is sick Josh!!! One of your best repaints to date! :rock

abstractharmony

02-09-2007, 09:14 AM

Just wait 'til you see what Josh has got cooking for me...

That is one mighty fine burger!

:monkey3

DarkArtist81

02-09-2007, 07:32 PM

Just wait 'til you see what Josh has got cooking for me...

That is one mighty fine burger!

:monkey3

BAMF! :rock2

I jus finished my HT Supes.... literally minutes ago... wanted to do a tease before the full reveal tomorrow... ;)

(mid-work zombie)
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1843.jpg

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rabidwolverine21

02-09-2007, 07:34 PM

thats some awesome work

DarkArtist81

02-09-2007, 07:39 PM

thats some awesome work

Thanks RW! Means a lot coming from a fellow artist. This one took me a while. The sculpt is so smooth it's hard to find something in the face to give it depth and not just one solid skin color.

I'm really proud of it, can't wait to show it off in full daylight! :D

rabidwolverine21

02-09-2007, 07:41 PM

its np its a awesome repaint, its not hard to see.

Darth Caedus

02-09-2007, 09:26 PM

BAMF! :rock2

I jus finished my HT Supes.... literally minutes ago... wanted to do a tease before the full reveal tomorrow... ;)

(mid-work zombie)
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1843.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1855.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1859.jpg

ohhhhhh. I look at your HT supes and then at mine, and I get sad....

galactiboy

02-09-2007, 11:42 PM

Amazing work Josh! I said it in the Supes thread, but it bears repeating! You really bring out the actors likeness in these sculpts! Both Medicom and Hot Toys have solid headsculpts... but its not until in your hands that they really shine!

Fan-****in-tastic work man!!!

DarkArtist81

02-10-2007, 07:56 AM

Thanks guys!! It really does make me feel good to hear that from you guys... Really does. This repaint was hard as Hell to get to where I liked it. Looked at Routh forever to get the eyebrows right. And I might still have to retouch the eyes... I need a new brush though..

Here.... as promised... pics in light... Most didn't turn out.. it's very overcast here today.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1862.jpg

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Gruff Old Bear

02-10-2007, 08:22 AM

Shai Hulud

02-10-2007, 08:27 AM

THIS IS ROUTH INDEED....BEST REPAINT...BEST SCULPT.BEST SUPERMAN EVER.PERIOD.

Customikey

02-10-2007, 08:27 AM

Beautiful Josh! You're getting real life into those eyes. He "almost" looks like Reeves in a couple of those pics. Nice photography as well, I think. THe colors looks good. I really want one of these to go with Tak Bats.

DarkArtist81

02-10-2007, 08:31 AM

Most of the pictures didn't work out? What are you, Ansel Adams all of a sudden?

Josh, this is an amazing transformation. I see two things worth shouting about. One is the depth in the skin tone, which you've commented about.

The other is the placement of the irises. You've made some small adjustment, mostly I think in his right eye, that brings the likeness home. It's Routh. Wow.

Since you see something yet to retouch with a new brush -- tell us. What more do you plan to do?

Wow.... Thanks Gruff.... I think I just start to doubt myself when I see extreme closeups of my work... mostly when cropping these photos. The perfectionist in me wants to just fix every single thing until it's absolutely perfect in my mind.... The only problem is that it's impossible. Artists are always more critical of their own work, I guess... :lol

I really do appreciate the comments though. Les taught me a bunch of fantastic methods that I applied to this repaint and the eyes were the most tricky. Everything else was finished and taken care of... and the eyes took me the better half of an hour to finish. I just sat there and stared at pics of Routh until I thought I had it and left it alone.

I set them looking just a hair to the left... That coupled with the eyebrow placement really set off the likeness IMO and made this repaint work. I'm just thankful now that it's done and on the shelf... And thanks mainly in part to you, Gruff. Thanks again for helping me there....

:rock

King Darkness

02-10-2007, 08:35 AM

!!PERFECTION!!
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1867.jpg

You NEVER cease to impress these days Josh! I bow before the greatness of a Dark Artist paint app
:bow:bow:bow:bow:bow:bow:bow:bow:bow

DarkArtist81

02-10-2007, 09:13 AM

Thanks Chase!! :lol

Supes is always fun to paint.... Glad I got another swing at it. Now if I could only snag a Clark to paint. :D

Customikey

02-10-2007, 09:25 AM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1867.jpg

[/CENTER]

Can you write LOIS and LANE on his knuckles? :lol

DarkArtist81

02-10-2007, 09:26 AM

Can you write LOIS and LANE on his knuckles? :lol

:lol :rotfl :lol :rotfl :lol

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

KamenGuyver

02-10-2007, 09:32 AM

Very well done, DA !

Somehow this Supe repaint has Figuremaster Les feel in him. I can see you have learned a lot from Les :D

DarkArtist81

02-10-2007, 09:34 AM

Very well done, DA !

Somehow this Supe repaint has Figuremaster Les feel in him. I can see you have learned a lot from Les :D

Thanks for that KG! Yes, Les has taught me sooo much in just those 2 days we had... I owe a lot of my recent success to his teachings and his willingness to let me in on those trade secrets. I'll never forget that....

galactiboy

02-10-2007, 01:26 PM

Just awesome dude! You could tell last night that it was spectacular, but again that natural light just highlights what an amazing job your paint apps do to bring out the sculpt!

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

I only wish there could have been a Medieval Kurgan from Sideshow to receive your amazing treatment... oh well, one can dream.

figuremaster_les

02-10-2007, 01:30 PM

:monkey2

You've made me so...proud!
*sniffs*

:monkey2

Go get 'em Josh! :D

Supes ROCKS!

King Darkness

02-10-2007, 05:39 PM

:lol :rotfl :lol :rotfl :lol

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

:lol :lol

Great pic. Thats too funny Josh.

figuremaster_les

02-11-2007, 01:42 PM

Thanks for that KG! Yes, Les has taught me sooo much in just those 2 days we had... I owe a lot of my recent success to his teachings and his willingness to let me in on those trade secrets. I'll never forget that....

That was truly cool! :D
But hey, you have already put your own slant into it.
That look on Supe's face, is original dude. Likin' it!
Different. Kinda, intent! Cool! :rock

DarkArtist81

02-11-2007, 04:44 PM

That was truly cool! :D
But hey, you have already put your own slant into it.
That look on Supe's face, is original dude. Likin' it!
Different. Kinda, intent! Cool! :rock

Thanks Les... :bow

I really wanted that look when he delivered that line to Lex...

"I see a man's sick joke...."

He looked like he was about ready to knock Lex's head off, intent but still restrained. Of course he was just about to be punched down some stairs and beaten badly... but he didn't know that. :lol

darthCipan

02-12-2007, 09:05 PM

:lol :rotfl :lol :rotfl :lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/BikerSUpes.jpg
:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

Cool tatoos!!

figuremaster_les

02-12-2007, 09:27 PM

You know Josh, the way you are with Tats, you are almost gonna have to add that now! :lol

DarkArtist81

02-17-2007, 05:00 PM

Well, it's time I let everyone in on this months biggest failure... my only one since Qui-Gon Ginn... and ironically from the same film. Darth Maul.

I thought I could really do the body tats and be ok... boy was I ever wrong. The body is all black and my mind can't seem to paint in reverse, so I attempted to paint the body all red and do the black design over the top of that. Well, in theory it worked fine... but there were complications anyhow.

I clearcoated the hell out of the body after painting and yet still it scratches and ruins my work. I tried to just be careful and still... scratches everywhere... So I decided to just touch up the face, add a little depth here and there and redo the eyes.... The body is just too much trouble to have to deal with and I don't think the reward will be all that spectacular anyway. At least not enough to go crazy over.... :banghead

I took a few pics moments ago... my "pre-show" pics as I like to call them... not very focused and very very dark... but I hate waiting...:lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1885.jpg

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galactiboy

02-17-2007, 06:22 PM

Damn, bummer about the tats... I was looking forward to see what would happen. But I can imagine how trying it would be, especially if you work kept getting scratched!

Either way, what you've done to the face still looks good :D

figuremaster_les

02-17-2007, 08:28 PM

Damn dude! :monkey2
I had high hopes for that one for you.
You had him going too! I saw him! He was looking good man!

Sorry that didn't work.
I sure don't understand the scratches part though. Bad day.
It will work. Don't give up on it!
Try try again man! :maul

Here's to your attempt at any rate! :duff

rabidwolverine21

02-17-2007, 08:48 PM

sorry to hear about that man, i had the same problem, atleast it didnt drive you so crazy you borke it lol:monkey3

Customikey

02-17-2007, 10:14 PM

I know it's humbling, Josh, but I'm sure you learned a lot of great things in the attempt. In any case, your work on Maul's face is great! I appreciate you sharing your "mis-steps" as readily as your numerous successes. I'm not convinced for a moment that you've fully given up on him, though. I have a feeling we'll see this project rear up again. :duff

DarkArtist81

02-18-2007, 07:40 AM

Thanks guys.... Yeah, this one was the toughest challenge I have yet faced.... And maybe if I can get a really nice bocy down the line I might attempt a retackle at this. I am happy with the face, even though I could not do the "looking up through the lids" on him... I tried... but this was the most menacing I could make him. Still looks like the most Placid and happy Maul I have ever seen... :lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/MaulFace2.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/FaceMaul1.jpg

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Ironman1188

02-19-2007, 07:30 AM

Josh, if I may be so bold to present a possible choice for Maul. I had mentioned in my customs thread that I had done up Metamorpho in a rather unorthodox manner. This may work for Maul as well but you would need to switch the body out for a Caucasion body. Then, using Sharpie color markers repaint the entire tattoo scheme. I'm sure it would be tougher than what I did but he doesn't scratch or scrape all that easily and I'm sure if clearcoted it would be even tougher. Just a thought my friend.
This is Metamorpho, everything but the head is Sharpie'd
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/ironman1188/my%20custom%20Super%20Heroes/MyCustom-Metamorpho01.jpg

Customikey

02-19-2007, 08:35 AM

That's a great idea!

I think it might be difficult to match the blacks and reds exactly to the head doing it this way, but it's still an interesting idea. I suppose it'd also be good to use sharpies for "touch-ups" on the scratched paint. Maybe you could show us how it turned out, even if it is a bit scratched up?

By the way, where's your Leggy? I'm eager to see what you did!!

pixletwin

02-19-2007, 09:51 AM

[CENTER]!!PERFECTION!!
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1867.jpg

You NEVER cease to impress these days Josh! I bow before the greatness of a Dark Artist paint app.

Ditto. You really brought Supes to life Josh. :chew

:bow:bow:bow:bow:bow:bow

figuremaster_les

02-19-2007, 02:37 PM

Good for you PT.
That is indeed one beautiful paintup Josh. Might be your best ever.

DarkArtist81

02-19-2007, 05:54 PM

Good for you PT.
That is indeed one beautiful paintup Josh. Might be your best ever.

Wow, thanks Les, Mark, Mikey... I very much appreciate that... on both Maul and Supes fronts.

As for Maul, I'd show the body, but I already scraped away nearly 85% of the paint in frustration, just to have it out of my sight and clean up the figure. Most of it came off very easily....

As for Legolas... he is coming... I've just been moving and haven't had time for much of anything. But I assure you he is on the way, my next personal project.... After that... Jabba.

But I have tons of commissions coming from several different people....:D

galactiboy

02-19-2007, 06:56 PM

Dude, are you painting Jabba?!? Now that is a serious undertaking!

Darren Carnall

02-20-2007, 01:55 AM

i so wish i was getting Jabba...... lol. I'd already figured out in advance (like I do with pretty much every figure now) what I needed/wanted/was going to repaint on him.... and hten to have to cancel him

arrghhh!! the frustration, lol

can't wait to see what you do DA. That supes is ace... nice and realistic. very.... 'man' looking, and less toy... if that makes sense

figuremaster_les

02-27-2007, 09:46 PM

Best take your time on that Jabba man!
he already looks mighty sweet!

Curious as to where you are taking him. :D

DarkArtist81

02-28-2007, 04:42 PM

Best take your time on that Jabba man!
he already looks mighty sweet!

Curious as to where you are taking him. :D

Thanks Les... I know I can't wait! I'll probably weather up the throne and do some minor work to Jabba... but not too much. He's already cool enough. Just needs to be a little weathered as well... :lol

Oh and I have an announcement!...The DarkArtist is officially moved in and open for business! Painting commences again today...finally!
:chew

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1961.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1960.jpg

pixletwin

02-28-2007, 04:47 PM

The DarkArtist is officially moved in and open for business! Painting commences again today...finally!

:fireworks :dance :dance :dance :dance :fireworks

abstractharmony

02-28-2007, 05:04 PM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN1960.jpg

I can see my boys in this picture - woo hoo!!!!!

figuremaster_les

03-01-2007, 01:22 PM

DarkArtist81

03-01-2007, 05:41 PM

:lol
I LOVE little Josh-Quint, sitting up there watching for sharks!
Great stuff J!
Jabba is SOOOOOO bada$$!!!! Rock him out bro! :D

BTW, that Cylon is WICKED! Glad you got one. Put it in front of that cool print you got man! On a frikkin' pedestal man! COOL! :bunnydanc

:lol

Thanks Les! Yeah, the Custom me is borrowing some clothes until I have the Aliens Armor to deck him out in...:D

Thanks for the comments on the Cylon... That thing is really growing on me... I wish I had some other figures to display him with now!

abstractharmony

03-02-2007, 06:16 AM

I've got a old series Apollo you can have if you want.

Ironman1188

03-02-2007, 06:20 AM

I've got a old series Apollo you can have if you want.

If he doesn't....... :monkey3

abstractharmony

03-02-2007, 11:42 AM

If Josh doesn't then it's yours.

You OK to pay shipping?

Ironman1188

03-02-2007, 11:45 AM

Yes. Thanks!!

DarkArtist81

03-02-2007, 09:53 PM

I've got a old series Apollo you can have if you want.

:google Really?:google

:chew You rock AH! :chew

DarkArtist81

03-05-2007, 05:19 PM

I just scored an additional Hudson for my Colonial Marine custom.... Just wanted to share my excitement with you guys! I can't wait to work on it.

I also have a BUNCH of work on my desk that will be finished soon as well... Jedi Mike.... You will be getting a PM soon... Nearly done and it looks SWEET. :rock

sunohc

03-05-2007, 08:27 PM

i look forward to the magic you'll do on modified bruce sculpt :):monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5

DarkArtist81

03-06-2007, 03:18 PM

i look forward to the magic you'll do on modified bruce sculpt :):monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5

Thanks Sunohc! I can't wait either!!!

Here is a small tease for a project I am working on... :D

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/Arm1.jpg

The Mike

03-06-2007, 03:29 PM

DarkArtist81

03-06-2007, 03:40 PM

Hee hee hee. That's my small project an idea that was amazingly brought to life by Josh.

Josh, your stuff is so amazing I'm seriously considering just sending you all my figures to be redone. Seriously man you rule! :rock

:rock:rock:rock

Thanks Mike! I'm just so glad you like it. He was a tough tough challenge to make happen and it's just amazing to have him finished and nearly ready to send out to ya. Thank you for giving me the chance to do it!

abstractharmony

03-06-2007, 03:56 PM

I can't wait to see the full 'Ghost Hand' in all his glory!

Darren Carnall

03-07-2007, 02:12 AM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/Arm1.jpg

...well this looks fun :D can't wait to see it

DarkArtist81

03-07-2007, 03:56 AM

...well this looks fun :D can't wait to see it

Thanks guys! This thing is going to be mailed out soon, so you guys will probably see this figure in all it's glory in just a few days or so...

Much better than I expected it would be. :rock

abstractharmony

03-07-2007, 05:12 PM

Much better than I expected it would be. :rock

Good - 'cause you do another one for me....

:lol

I'll send the figure and HA's head sculpt next week with your Apollo.

DarkArtist81

03-07-2007, 07:20 PM

Good - 'cause you do another one for me....

:lol

I'll send the figure and HA's head sculpt next week with your Apollo.

:rotfl

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

Hopefully by then I will have some of your stuff completed as well so I can at least send a starter package or something. :D

DarkArtist81

03-07-2007, 07:22 PM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN1994.jpg

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rabidwolverine21

03-07-2007, 07:26 PM

sweeet love the body art, with this i cant wait to see if you try maul again. great as always.

DarkArtist81

03-07-2007, 07:29 PM

sweeet love the body art, with this i cant wait to see if you try maul again. great as always.

Thanks man! Yeah, this one was really tough... But thanks to his body being skin tone and everything, it wasn't too hard to match the skin and face. If you get scratches, which I did.... they are hardly noticeable.

If only SSC had made a Red body. :monkey2

Maybe I could buy a Hellboy and steal his Body???? :monkey1

rabidwolverine21

03-07-2007, 07:32 PM

well i always thought about just straight spray painting a body red, then cutting mauls tats into paper and alligning them on the body and using it as a easy guide. i still might take on the project. but i have to say your work is inspiring.

galactiboy

03-07-2007, 09:26 PM

Damn Josh! That Clone Wars deco is awesome!!! :rock :rock

It even makes the crummy base body look good! :rotfl

King Darkness

03-07-2007, 09:33 PM

That looks cool as hell Josh. I really like that people are offering new and fun ideas for their figures, not just you standard repaint!!

Shai Hulud

03-07-2007, 09:33 PM

TheObsoleteMan

03-07-2007, 09:34 PM

Whoa, Ghost Hand!

That is damn cool! :rock2

Customikey

03-07-2007, 10:07 PM

I knew you were working on this, Josh, and I got to tell you, he looks awesome! The tatoos are flawless! Clean and perfect. Well done!

sunohc

03-07-2007, 10:29 PM

hm, i'm not familar to the ghost anakin, but those are VERY crisp tatoos lines there indeed

Buttmunch

03-07-2007, 10:53 PM

Wow! Fantastic job on the Anakin. The only thing missing is his arm pit hair :lol That would look strange on a figure :monkey4

The robotic hand doesn't look half bad painted like his first hand. A blown up version would be cool too. Hey, maybe you just made the C IV exclusive without even knowing it?! :lol

The ill Jedi

03-07-2007, 11:56 PM

DarkArtist81

03-08-2007, 03:57 AM

Thanks guys!!! Really glad to see that you all like him... But again a lot of the credit is due to Jedi Mike and his never ending array of creative ideas. When he came to me with this one I was scared and intrigued... This kind of project pushes you forward as an artist, and I was glad to take it on.

I started out painting the body a base color and then sealing that several times. I then drew the tats on with pencil from the reference shots I had.. (which switched depending on how close he was to the camera...:lol

I then carefully painted the blue onto those areas and later came back with a lighter flesh tone to add some depth and fix a few lines that weren't quite straight enough. After that it was another few coats of seal and that's that.

And it would be nice to do a blown up arm... Didn't have an extra robot arm to use... :lol

Darren Carnall

03-08-2007, 04:01 AM

hehe, what a great idea for a custom. Very inventive.

You've got those tattoos very neat indeed Josh. Crisp straight edges..... excellent work!

abstractharmony

03-08-2007, 06:43 AM

And it would be nice to do a blown up arm... Didn't have an extra robot arm to use... :lol

You shoulda used the spare one from my Sith Anakin.

In fact, use it for Mike because I've got several spare Robot arms (having multiple anakins).

DarkArtist81

03-08-2007, 03:43 PM

You shoulda used the spare one from my Sith Anakin.

In fact, use it for Mike because I've got several spare Robot arms (having multiple anakins).

Sweet!! I will do just that!! Thanks Abstract!!! Dude, that will be fun as hell...and easy. :rock

DarkArtist81

03-09-2007, 09:45 PM

Few more pics of my hall of famers...:D

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

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/WolverineGreat1.jpg

Dark_Spidey

03-10-2007, 08:30 AM

Wow! Great pics!

DarkArtist81

03-10-2007, 09:42 AM

Wow! Great pics!

Thanks DS!! Yeah, these were shot in my "storage closet of no lighting". :rotfl

I can't wait to get some decent shelves.

figuremaster_les

03-10-2007, 01:35 PM

Great stuff dude! :rock

DarkArtist81

03-12-2007, 05:49 PM

abstractharmony

03-12-2007, 06:04 PM

Dude!!!!!

That is astounding!

Can't wait to see what my stuff looks like when you get round to it!

Soooooo excited!

The Mike

03-12-2007, 09:26 PM

Josh Awesome as Always and THANKS Abstractharmony for the extra Ani Arm!!!

sunohc

03-12-2007, 09:34 PM

Thanks Les! Here's my in work Hicks... Have to redo the eyes and finish the arms and USCM tattoo, as well as the lips and final touches.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2041.jpg
what headsculpt is that? i might wanna get my hands on it and see if I can get it to look like anakin loL! (where's HA)
paint app looks fantastic !

figuremaster_les

03-12-2007, 10:48 PM

what headsculpt is that? i might wanna get my hands on it and see if I can get it to look like anakin loL! (where's HA)
paint app looks fantastic !

That my friend is the Hot Toys Stoner head. Comes regular and sometimes deep camoflauge paint scheme. Easy to miss, but works great since it not only IS Biehn, it has the right hair that is easy to fit in HT USCM helmets, but it is HT, so it has the neck mount already attached, ready to go.
Makes one wonder why they went with that bushy haired Reese head for the Hicks figures when they had this....

Anyway, yep, Josh is rockin' him out once more! Can't wait to see them tats bro! :rock

venakin skywalker

03-14-2007, 10:33 PM

hey josh, when you paint do you use primer? and what types of paints do you use? just any kind of acrylic paints?

DarkArtist81

03-15-2007, 04:19 AM

hey josh, when you paint do you use primer? and what types of paints do you use? just any kind of acrylic paints?

No primer at all.... Just Model Master Acryl paints. I get most of them at Michaels or Hobby Lobby.

Sorry for the lack of finished work guys.... I will have more up this weekend, including Hicks and maybe a few others. Just been really really busy....

die

03-15-2007, 09:07 AM

good stuff DA! Can't wait to see how it looks when you finish!

pixletwin

03-15-2007, 09:34 AM

Thanks Les! Here's my in work Hicks... Have to redo the eyes and finish the arms and USCM tattoo, as well as the lips and final touches.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2041.jpg

Nice work Josh. Totall expressive paintjob. :clap :rock :clap

DarkArtist81

03-15-2007, 05:47 PM

Nice work Josh. Totall expressive paintjob. :clap :rock :clap

Thanks! Just wait.... Tonight the full reveal...:rock

figuremaster_les

03-15-2007, 07:21 PM

Thanks! Just wait.... Tonight the full reveal...:rock

DO IT TO IT MAN! :rock

Can't wait!

DarkArtist81

03-15-2007, 07:25 PM

Here they are! Better pics tomorrow I promise! :rock

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2044.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2047.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2048.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2050.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2052.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2054.jpg

The ill Jedi

03-15-2007, 09:44 PM

My God Josh, your Hicks is STUNNING!! I F'N LOVE IT!!!

I have to get one and when I do I am sending it to you!

The ill Jedi

03-15-2007, 09:46 PM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2047.jpg

Is that Gorman, with the broken ankle? :D

DarkArtist81

03-16-2007, 04:25 AM

Is that Gorman, with the broken ankle? :D

:lol Thanks Ill..... No, that's a custom Marine version of myself... in mid work. Will look pretty cool when I'm done with him.... But now that you say it..... I could make an easy Gorman! :rotfl

The ill Jedi

03-16-2007, 10:07 AM

*Knocks on wood, Crosses fingers*

Josh, I am very close to scoring a Hicks! If I get one can I comission you to give mine the same treatment as yours?

DarkArtist81

03-16-2007, 01:07 PM

*Knocks on wood, Crosses fingers*

Josh, I am very close to scoring a Hicks! If I get one can I comission you to give mine the same treatment as yours?

Damn straight! Just remember... you will need a HT Stoner or Hudson sculpt. I have an extra I can add into the cost for ya if you don't have one.

Hope you get it! Hicks is by far my favorite of the entire line. :D

The ill Jedi

03-16-2007, 03:34 PM

... you will need a HT Stoner or Hudson sculpt. I have an extra I can add into the cost for ya if you don't have one.

Yes! Can you send me a PM with a quote?

I haven't secured Hicks yet, but I'm sure I'll have him by tonight!

DarkArtist81

03-16-2007, 06:15 PM

PM sent Ill! And as promised....More Hicks shots! :rock

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2056.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2057.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2059.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2061.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2062.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2066.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2063.jpg

DarkArtist81

03-16-2007, 06:16 PM

More.... And note that the armor is still unfinished... Will do more on that later once I get the paint that I need for it. :lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2067.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2068.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2071.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2072.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2073.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2074.jpg

abstractharmony

03-16-2007, 06:17 PM

Josh, your skin tones and eyes are now so good it's completely scary.

Keep 'em coming!

occulum

03-16-2007, 06:18 PM

gDamn DA.
I havent visited your thread in way too long.

freakin lifelike man. :rock

DarkArtist81

03-16-2007, 06:22 PM

Thanks Guys! Yeah, he was a toughie.... The armhair was a logistical nightmare alone... and the eyes were a lot harder than I thought they would be. But I am very very happy with how he turned out... and now I can focus on the other projects on my table and roll out some product! :rock

abstractharmony

03-16-2007, 06:23 PM

Looking forward to it!

The ill Jedi

03-16-2007, 06:35 PM

Wow, just F'n Amazing!!! I love it josh! :rock

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2062.jpg

venakin skywalker

03-16-2007, 06:36 PM

man josh, the eyes on that thing is UNREAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DarkArtist81

03-16-2007, 09:29 PM

Thanks man!! :chew

KamenGuyver

03-16-2007, 09:45 PM

That's indeed a nice repaint. Like the eyes.

Could you tell us how you paint his arms to make them look like .."hairy" ?? You intend to make his arms look hairy, right? :D

galactiboy

03-16-2007, 09:49 PM

Arm hair!?! Now that is some attention to detail... wow, very cool looking repaint!!! Wanna trade for your old Hicks figure :lol

DarkArtist81

03-16-2007, 09:58 PM

:lol

Thanks guys! Yeah, I intended on the arm hair thing... but mostly because Les gave me the idea. Michael Biehn has some hairy arms! :D

I mixed up some light brown paint and got a thin brush... wiped most of the paint from the brush and lightly hit the arms where I wanted the hair to be. I then drybrushed the same color in any bare spots and that was it... instant hairy arm!

And for those wondering... that tattoo is screen accurate. Hicks SSN and everything. :lol

twistedfreak

03-16-2007, 10:00 PM

Your stuff is always looking better and better, Josh! Nothing short of impressive, as always! :rock

KamenGuyver

03-16-2007, 10:02 PM

:lol
I mixed up some light brown paint and got a thin brush... wiped most of the paint from the brush and lightly hit the arms where I wanted the hair to be. I then drybrushed the same color in any bare spots and that was it... instant hairy arm!

Not really sure that I get it...only use light brown?? But it looks like there are some very fine black hair lines. :confused:

DarkArtist81

03-16-2007, 10:08 PM

Not really sure that I get it...only use light brown?? But it looks like there are some very fine black hair lines. :confused:

Well, actually... you are right... I mixed the paint more in the middle of the blob than in the rest of the spots... so you get a few shades of brown all in one puddle...:lol

That way it comes out more random and in a way... more realistic. I do the same with hair on the head from time to time... let's you have more fun with it and give yourself up to those interesting variables that come with the technique.

abake

03-16-2007, 10:38 PM

Hicks looks great!
Another great inspiration piece for when Hudson arrives!
Thanks for sharing.

TheObsoleteMan

03-16-2007, 11:21 PM

Absolutely badass!

figuremaster_les

03-17-2007, 05:12 PM

I couldn't get in earlier, so I just called Josh and raved to him directly! :D

But, for those not in on the call....

JOSH, YOUR HICKS ROCKS! :rock :rock :rock :rock

DarkArtist81

03-17-2007, 07:18 PM

I couldn't get in earlier, so I just called Josh and raved to him directly! :D

But, for those not in on the call....

JOSH, YOUR HICKS ROCKS! :rock :rock :rock :rock

Thanks Les!! Especially since your Hicks was one of the major inspirations! :duff

DarkArtist81

03-17-2007, 11:18 PM

Tonight I fully weathered the clothing and gear, and will post pics in the morning. I even drilled the "Born Again" hole on Hicks armor. :D

The ill Jedi

03-17-2007, 11:48 PM

Tonight I fully weathered the clothing and gear, and will post pics in the morning. I even drilled the "Born Again" hole on Hicks armor. :D

You keep this up Josh and your Hicks will be the best figure ever, well at least until I get mine! :D

DarkArtist81

03-18-2007, 08:49 AM

You keep this up Josh and your Hicks will be the best figure ever, well at least until I get mine! :D

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

That's the plan! :lol

DarkArtist81

03-18-2007, 09:41 PM

Here is the fully weathered and painted Hicks... also some in work shots of myself...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2087.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2090.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2095.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2096.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2098.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2099.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2100.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2101.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2102.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2105.jpg

galactiboy

03-19-2007, 09:29 AM

"Contents under pressure" That could be a good tagline for you... :rotfl Very cool work Josh, and the custom you seems to be coming along nicely. Are you putting anything on the chest of your armor?

Or do we all just have to wait and see :monkey3

The ill Jedi

03-19-2007, 09:30 AM

Superb Josh, I'll never get tired of looking at these!

die

03-19-2007, 01:24 PM

DA, that Hicks is seriously rocking my face. That is too cool man!

figuremaster_les

03-20-2007, 08:26 AM

Josh!
I don't know if I can say, or give a compliment better than this one....

(slows down, writes carefully...)

I just saved all the pictures of YOUR Hicks...as reference...because...
I want my Hicks to look like YOUR'S!

I cannot say it better than that!

You have graduated my friend!

You are indeed...

JEDI!

"No more training do you require...."

ROCK ON BROTHER! :rock

darthCipan

03-20-2007, 09:04 AM

Great work DA!!More pictures, more pictures!!:D

pixletwin

03-20-2007, 10:49 AM

figuremaster_les

03-20-2007, 10:57 AM

Yep. INDEED YOU ARE POWERFUL.....

Hey, I thought of just ONE challenge left to our Dark Artist...

A complete and original full on, custom figure, from the ground up.
Do THAT! And indeed, YOUR TRAINING IS COMPLETE!

But yes. I would bestow upon him the title, Figuremaster Josh on that day. :D

He's almost there! :bunnydanc

pixletwin

03-20-2007, 10:59 AM

I have a feeling that everyone will be amazed what he can do with Hunky's Anakin. :chew :chew :chew

figuremaster_les

03-20-2007, 11:01 AM

I have a feeling that everyone will be amazed what he can do with Hunky's Anakin. :chew :chew :chew

AH...yes!
And, I believe he has one or two others up his sleeve as well...:cool:

abstractharmony

03-20-2007, 01:08 PM

Indeed he has.

Say, do you know what they call a quarterpounder with cheese in Amsterdam?

xenoviper

03-20-2007, 04:44 PM

Damn DarkArtist! You and Les are starting to shift my heart about HT Alien Marine figures! You guys have made them look heaps better! Now i gotta get em!! $$$$$$ :(

DarkArtist81

03-20-2007, 05:20 PM

Wow guys!!! I'm seriously floored.... Cannot believe the reaction to Hicks. I'm really happy with him and it's hard to fathom that Les wants his Hicks to look like mine!! It was his that inspired me to go this far with mine......funny how things come full circle. I'm honored for that chance, Les... :bow

And as for full on customs...keep an eye out... I have some that will be in work very very soon.

Thanks for all of the comments and support! :rock

venakin skywalker

03-20-2007, 06:57 PM

I have a feeling that everyone will be amazed what he can do with Hunky's Anakin. :chew :chew :chew

you and me both man.

Darren Carnall

03-21-2007, 04:09 AM

excellent work Josh.... these marines look like really great fun to work on as a customisers point of view. something you can really get into and have fun weathering up..... wish I was collecting them!

they look fabulous as always

Customikey

03-21-2007, 08:16 AM

:horror:

That's just amazing work Josh! You've got a real eye for the details on Hicks. Magnificent work.

The ill Jedi

03-21-2007, 08:34 AM

It gives me the chills to think I will soon have my very own DarkArtist customized Hicks, he's gonna be awesome!! :rock

DarkArtist81

03-21-2007, 06:41 PM

The ill Jedi

03-21-2007, 06:59 PM

Can you put the same loving care and attention into mine? :D

Dude, you may not realize it, but you are quickly becoming a legend!

DarkArtist81

03-21-2007, 07:00 PM

Can you put the same loving care and attention into mine? :D

Damn straight! Even MORE!! :rock

I can slack on my own stuff, but not on you guys... You who pay me hard earned cash to do so... Hell no.. You guys get my best work. :rock2

dekadentdave

03-21-2007, 07:00 PM

Wow man... Just when I think the positive comments have ended... more come. :lol

Thanks a million, you guys. I'm seriously flattered... Hicks was a labor of love, as many figures are for me. But he was the first after the move and I really wanted him to shine. Just glad it worked! :D

Too bad you didn't have that painted when you saw Biehn at the con. It would have been a mirror image. Biehn would have been very impressed.

twistedfreak

03-21-2007, 07:01 PM

Dude, you may not realize it, but you are quickly becoming a legend!

That statement is very true! :rock

DarkArtist81

03-21-2007, 07:03 PM

Too bad you didn't have that painted when you saw Biehn at the con. It would have been a mirror image. Biehn would have been very impressed.

Thanks Dave... Seriously... Thanks a bunch. I take back any ill comments I ever threw your way, bro. :rock

And thank you all... To be in the same league as Mikey and Les is truly an honor.

The ill Jedi

03-21-2007, 07:07 PM

Damn straight! Even MORE!! :rock

I can slack on my own stuff, but not on you guys...You guys get my best work. :rock2

My eyes just got a little teary. :monkey2

King Darkness

03-21-2007, 08:04 PM

Dude, you may not realize it, but you are quickly becoming a legend!

This is true, not only a founding father of the Great Krusade, but also the most bad ass of kustome painters you will ever find!!

hurricane

03-21-2007, 09:33 PM

AWSOME marines, wish oh how i wish i hadnt sold my hicks.............:monkey2

DarkArtist81

04-01-2007, 08:10 PM

Hello everyone! I just wanted to update everyone on my silence.... I've spent the better half of the weekend confined to my bed, sick as Hell....

But, today things have been quite a bit better and I am happy to say that I got a lot of work done today. So for all of those that have waited a long time for my stuff to be complete, fret not! The time is nearer, thanks to today's advance.

So keep a look out for future work to be posted very very soon. :D

The ill Jedi

04-01-2007, 08:15 PM

Glad you're feeling better, can't wait to see the new stuff Josh!!

venakin skywalker

04-01-2007, 08:20 PM

good to hear that you're feeling better josh!

DarkArtist81

04-01-2007, 08:23 PM

Thanks guys... I was pretty bad... Spent something like 28 hours in bed, just watching movies and popping Nyquil. :lol

Still hacking phlem and leaking snot...:monkey2

But hopefully I will be at 100% by tomorrow. I really don't want to be sick any longer.

twistedfreak

04-01-2007, 08:27 PM

I am glad that you are feeling better now, Josh. It is never no fun being sick. I look forward to seeing what you have up your sleeve.

figuremasterles

04-01-2007, 08:44 PM

Good to hear you're better Josh.
It's been a LONG week or so for me too (different reasons), but I was worried when there were no DA posts.
Anyway, hang in there bro!

pixletwin

04-02-2007, 10:20 AM

Being sick sucks egg... But being sick and watching movies all day = :rock :rock :rock

The ill Jedi

04-02-2007, 11:01 AM

...being sick and watching movies all day = :rock :rock :rock
Hell Yeah, that's the best!! :rock

DarkArtist81

04-05-2007, 08:17 PM

The ill Jedi

04-05-2007, 08:19 PM

Just got Ill Jedi's Hicks and thought I would share a shot with you guys. It's funny to see the original figure after having my repaint on the shelf for a little while..... :lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN2150.jpg
I can't wait for mine to look like the one on the right! :rock :rock :rock

DarkArtist81

04-05-2007, 08:24 PM

I can't wait for mine to look like the one on the right! :rock :rock :rock

Oh and it WILL, my friend! It will.... :monkey3

DarthNeil

04-05-2007, 08:25 PM

Awesome... Brings back many fond memories of a sequel that didn't surpase its original-- but rather took it in an entirely different and fantastic direction. Great Hicks.

abstractharmony

04-06-2007, 01:49 AM

Man, that is one SERIOUS change. Didn't realise that it was so drastic.

Dude, I cannot wait to see what you do with Jim Kelly & the others...

SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!

Shropt

04-06-2007, 07:09 AM

Hey DA, any updates on Jabba? I seem to remember a while back you saying that you would customize your Hutt.

figuremasterles

04-06-2007, 08:01 AM

The ill Jedi

04-06-2007, 08:21 AM

I see you did a DarkArtist on your Hicks BDU's. What did you do specifically? Do some watered down paint on the attire, in place, or did you do all that before putting him together?
And combined with the armor weathering, he looks SO MUCH better!
I noticed the same thing, I like the 'dirty' look much better! Will that cost me extra Josh?

DarkArtist81

04-06-2007, 03:49 PM

Hey Josh...
I see you did a DarkArtist on your Hicks BDU's. What did you do specifically? Do some watered down paint on the attire, in place, or did you do all that before putting him together?
And combined with the armor weathering, he looks SO MUCH better!

Amazing difference. All I see now, on mine, is the unfinishment....he needs some DarkArtist treatment! SOON! :D

Thanks guys!!

To answer your question Les, I did paint the clothing to make it look a little more worn and in use. I used to wear BDU's on the boat in the Navy and my pants got very dirty even after one day of use. And funny enough, only in the spots not covered by my tool pouch or camel back. :lol

So for Hicks I took the same approach. I didn't soak the entire outfit, but did the same wash over the entire set of armor and on the exposed clothing. That way, under the armor you have "clean spots"... where dirt would never get through. It just looks more realistic to me that way.

And Ill.... no extra charge. ;)

The ill Jedi

04-06-2007, 03:59 PM

And Ill.... no extra charge. ;)
Dude you ^^^^^in' ROCK!! :rock

Remember, if you make it to the Con this year and need a place to stay, I got your back!

figuremasterles

04-07-2007, 04:26 PM

Thanks guys!!

To answer your question Les, I did paint the clothing to make it look a little more worn and in use. I used to wear BDU's on the boat in the Navy and my pants got very dirty even after one day of use. And funny enough, only in the spots not covered by my tool pouch or camel back. :lol

So for Hicks I took the same approach. I didn't soak the entire outfit, but did the same wash over the entire set of armor and on the exposed clothing. That way, under the armor you have "clean spots"... where dirt would never get through. It just looks more realistic to me that way.

And Ill.... no extra charge. ;)

That's cool of ya Josh.
And, I might be talking seriously with you, next time you come up, better bring your dirtyin' gear! My three sole Hot Toys Colonial Marines need some
DARKARTIST DIRTYIN'!
(Official title of process known as aging or otherwise making look more REAL attire on military or other said types of action figures...copyright pending...all rights reserved... :D )

The ill Jedi

04-07-2007, 04:28 PM

DARKARTIST DIRTYIN'!
:rock :rock :rock

sunohc

04-07-2007, 07:15 PM

Just got Ill Jedi's Hicks and thought I would share a shot with you guys. It's funny to see the original figure after having my repaint on the shelf for a little while..... :lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN2150.jpg
the difference is just obvious.
your repaint job makes it a 1:6 replica while the hot toys is just a 1:6 doll.
:)
nice work, i ssee you even repainted the armor!

rw23

04-07-2007, 07:32 PM

Amazing work DA! I just went through your photobucket pictures and damn that is fine work. I especially love the HT's Supes paint job, wish mine looked that good! Again awesome and keep up the fantastic work! :rock2

DarkArtist81

04-08-2007, 12:13 AM

the difference is just obvious.
your repaint job makes it a 1:6 replica while the hot toys is just a 1:6 doll.
:)
nice work, i ssee you even repainted the armor!

Wow....thanks guys....

Seriously I just try my best to make it look realistic. And having been in the military I know our combat used equipment looks like Hell. It looks like it's been tossed around and used as oil rags... just harsh. It never looks pristine. So I wanted to bring that to life on my Marines. The armor, clothes, even the weapons.... all weathered to Hell and back.

King Darkness

04-08-2007, 09:03 AM

Your work is as awesome as ever Josh!!!

I may have to send my Hicks.

I think I'll send you Hicks and Kyle Reese to repaint.

And Les I'll send Ripley and Vasquez.

Gotta spread the love!!!

I gotta get Aragorn done too. He looked okay all by himself, but now that I have Legolas and Boromir beside him he looks like ass:lol

And how is Rambo coming?

figuremasterles

04-08-2007, 10:49 AM

I think I'll send you Hicks and Kyle Reese to repaint.

And Les I'll send Ripley and Vasquez.

Gotta spread the love!!!

And I get the ladies! :lol Sorry Josh! :D

But seriously Chase, DA is the man with them dirty dungarees, dude! Better send the WHOLE Hicks to him! And if you got complete Reese, better send him too!

(And if you want Ripley any taller...better send her to me in toto too! "We can rebuild her, make her more amazonian..." :D )

pjam

04-10-2007, 08:36 PM

That's cool of ya Josh.
My three sole Hot Toys Colonial Marines need some
DARKARTIST DIRTYIN'!
(Official title of process known as aging or otherwise making look more REAL attire on military or other said types of action figures...copyright pending...all rights reserved... :D )

Josh is the King of DIRTYIN'. Just sent him my guys and stuff and My T 800 Hurricane Light up "I'll be back" head, spreading the love, yo! Enjoy your nuptials Josh, and the Cruise and the joy and Love!

And when you get back, we get to some dirtyin' in the trenches, baby! :lol :D

figuremasterles

04-12-2007, 05:33 PM

DarkArtist81

04-12-2007, 09:19 PM

Josh!
How much longer bro???

Keep it going fella!
You got some good times ahead!

:chew

And don't mind this crowd! You got more "IMPORTANT" things to do...in about...two days....:D
TA-DOW!

Have fun fella!

Thanks Les!! Yeah, it's been crazy here... packing, prep work, tuxes, money, so much to do... And yet still I stress about my repaints... :lol

I hope to get some time tomorrow night to get some done... but we will see... I have a lot piling up and not much work is getting done. I'm looking forward to some spare time after the cruise, so maybe I will bang out some stuff then.

Anyhoo... expect pics of Something soon. :rock:rock:rock

LOTS of cool projects in the future.

The ill Jedi

04-12-2007, 09:24 PM

Thanks Les!! Yeah, it's been crazy here... packing, prep work, tuxes, money, so much to do... And yet still I stress about my repaints... :lol
No rush Bro!! You get thru this weekend enjoy your cruise then focus on painting when you get back!

Us Freaks will be there in spirit with you this weekend man! :rock

DarkArtist81

04-14-2007, 09:57 AM

Just to generate excitement... Here is a shot of my in-work HA Anakin head....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2155.jpg

mfoga

04-14-2007, 10:10 AM

Looks great but shouldn't you be busy with something else?

DarkArtist81

04-14-2007, 10:15 AM

Looks great but shouldn't you be busy with something else?

:lol :rotfl :lol :rotfl

Don't worry... no painting for me today. Just had this done for a while now and wanted to give Pix a shot or two of this repaint to show him how far I was. And I thought I would share it with everyone here as well, just so you guys know that I still do paint. :lol

Darren Carnall

04-14-2007, 10:52 AM

Just to generate excitement...

:lol I love that

figuremasterles

04-14-2007, 11:13 AM

:lol :rotfl :lol :rotfl

Don't worry... no painting for me today. Just had this done for a while now and wanted to give Pix a shot or two of this repaint to show him how far I was. And I thought I would share it with everyone here as well, just so you guys know that I still do paint. :lol

I still do paint....
I STILL DO PAINT....

JOSH! :rotfl

Go get married bro! :lol

And have the time of your life buddy!

And don't worry 'bout no paintin' man! You got some real LIFE to go live for a while.

We are all thinking of you this weekend.
All my best to you and Therese.

pixletwin

04-14-2007, 12:42 PM

Just to generate excitement... Here is a shot of my in-work HA Anakin head....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2155.jpg

As the Cap'n would say : Oh my merciful willikers!!! That looks awesome and has definately generated all the excitement I needed.... :rock

NOW GO GET MARRIED BRO!!!!! :tap

:lol

Customikey

04-14-2007, 02:55 PM

Congratulations, Josh. I hope you have a wonderful marriage. The hobby will still be here when you get back.

I've been gone a while, too. I think my thread is on the fourth page by now! :o

DarkArtist81

04-25-2007, 08:28 PM

Big news for those who have sent me work lately!... Pix Anakin head is finished, and most of AbstractHarmony's heads as well. So half of my workload should be finished and shipped as of this Friday.

:rock:rock:rock:rock

Pics as soon as I can get them. :D

pixletwin

04-25-2007, 08:31 PM

Pix Anakin head is finished.....Pics as soon as I can get them. :D

LIKE A CHOIR OF ANGLES, YOUR NEWS BRING GLAD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY!!!

http://www.crystalinks.com/choirangels.jpg

venakin skywalker

04-25-2007, 08:35 PM

LIKE A CHOIR OF ANGLES, YOUR NEWS BRING GLAD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY!!!

http://www.crystalinks.com/choirangels.jpg

WHAT HE SAID. YOU ****ING ROCK JOSH, BTW HAVE YOU RECIEVED MY HEAD YET?

DarkArtist81

04-25-2007, 08:46 PM

WHAT HE SAID. YOU ****ING ROCK JOSH, BTW HAVE YOU RECIEVED MY HEAD YET?

Thanks guys!! And Yes I did indeed get the head. Will be using it to show the before and after treatment. :rock

I think I took a lot of the anger out of the sculpt too, can't wait to show you guys.

venakin skywalker

04-25-2007, 08:49 PM

good to hear it arrived in one piece... hehe.. thats so cool what you did. as I want to complete opposite, all anger, the kinda "getting there look". BTW have you seen HA's legolas? ****ing amazing dude!!! it's only a matter of time before I have to start buying the fellowship.. I just can't stand it!!

King Darkness

04-25-2007, 09:39 PM

Any progress on Rambo:confused:

Darren Carnall

04-26-2007, 12:08 AM

woohoo! Go Josh!

Can't wait to see it :chew

DarkArtist81

04-26-2007, 04:02 AM

Any progress on Rambo:confused:

Thanks guys! And yes... Chase... That damn elusive Rambo and his hard to match skin color...:lol

He's very next on the agenda. Hoping to finish him tomorrow as well, maybe this weekend if it takes longer. But I want to finish it bad, you paid for it a long time ago....:monkey2

The Mike

04-26-2007, 03:35 PM

Welcome Back Josh! Can't wait to see more of your creations!!! :rock

DarkArtist81

04-26-2007, 08:36 PM

Welcome Back Josh! Can't wait to see more of your creations!!! :rock

Thanks Mike! You will be happy to hear that your stuff will be mailed this weekend, as will at least 50% of my backed up work...:lol

I did a lot more work tonight too... busted my hump on Bruce Lee... That mofo is hard to get right. :monkey2

DarkArtist81

04-26-2007, 08:54 PM

Still some minor touchups but it's done for the most part...:lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2279.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2283.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2286.jpg

venakin skywalker

04-26-2007, 08:58 PM

anger anger anger!!! I want anger bags under the eyes!!!! haha great job on detracting the anger from the sculpt!! looks amazing man!!

the expression on pix's is alot more calm and less angry.. love it man

but I want mine to look lik this

http://www.wizards.com/starwars/images/ROTS_anakin-evil_web.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/medicomkid/anakin5big.jpg

pixletwin

04-26-2007, 10:10 PM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2283.jpg

That Amazing Josh. You took all the anger out of that sculpt and gave him a wonderful expression. Thank you sooooo much!
:clap :clap :clap :clap

DarkArtist81

04-27-2007, 04:19 AM

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

No problem bro! Glad I could be of assistance!! These pics really do it no justice... It's gonna look fantastic mounted.

Reinhardt

04-27-2007, 05:23 AM

Hey Josh,

Welcome back! I really love what you have done with the Aliens Marins clothing and armor. Can you post instructions on how you darkened them?

superactionguy

04-27-2007, 10:46 AM

Hello all,

I'm having Josh work on repainting the first Sideshow Ash figure. It was suggested at one point to me to buy the Hot Toys body to replace the Sideshow body. I can't remember where to find these Hot Toys bodies, can anyone help me out?

Also, will a Sideshow head fit onto the Hot Toys body without modification?

figuremasterles

04-27-2007, 10:59 AM

All I know is a SS head can fit on almost any body type. Just need to watch for scale issues.

Hey Josh! Welcome back bro!
You been busy!
Great Anakin bud! :duff

The Josh

04-28-2007, 09:24 PM

Looks great!! Can't wait to see the clone.

DarkArtist81

05-02-2007, 08:27 PM

Finally finished the First Blood Rambo I was painting for KingDarkness... Thought I would share with everyone!! Things are looking up for my my future...eventual Rocky...:rock

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2291.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2293.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2295.jpg

King Darkness

05-02-2007, 08:31 PM

HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:rock:rock:rock

I cant wait to see him in person Josh! My first Rambo figure!!

The ill Jedi

05-02-2007, 08:35 PM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2295.jpg
Niiiiiiiiiiice!! Awesome work as usual Josh. :rock

abstractharmony

05-03-2007, 04:06 AM

Looking good.

Are we any nearer to unveiling my two 'Fiction'-al friends to the masses? Because I have a sneaking feeling that they are gonna look mighty, mighty fine and you will be inundated with requests to paint 'em.

DarkArtist81

05-03-2007, 04:12 AM

Well, those bad boys are in the mail! I tried my best to snap a decent pic, but these two were the best I could muster..... Jules turned out a lot better than Vincent, but the sculpt was very unforgiving. Still, they look much better than this pic in hand. I just had to get this bad camera angle just to get a decent clear shot. :lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2274.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2275.jpg

abstractharmony

05-03-2007, 07:23 AM

Dude!!!!!!!

Those look AMAZING!!!!

I can't decide. Suits or civvies?

They are gonna look so sweet when posed with the resi dogs figures!

figuremasterles

05-03-2007, 07:24 AM

Nice work all around Josh.
Like Rambo, nice DAD (DarkArtistDirtyin' TM) and that Jules rules! :D

And yeah, that Vince head is wanting...not your work, the sculpt. I'd call it a ballpark Vincent. But Jules rules. That is the you are about to die Jules.
"I'm sorry. Did I break yo concentration?"
OR, it's the wallet discussion Jules. Love to see him in that shirt at a table with the gun pointed at the camera! :lol

pjam

05-03-2007, 10:02 AM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN2291.jpg

Beautiful work Josh!

Can "Olympic and Pico" Arnie be far behind?! :lol

Buttmunch

05-03-2007, 10:22 AM

That Jules head has no forehead! :lol Your paint work is nice as always but those sculpts definately could have used a bit more work.

abstractharmony

05-03-2007, 12:33 PM

Did you manage to get any Jim Kelly shots?

DarkArtist81

05-03-2007, 02:47 PM

Did you manage to get any Jim Kelly shots?

God do I wish! Jim and Bruce turned out fantastic... but sadly I had to box those bastards up and ship em... so I didn't have much time to think. They came in right under my self imposed deadline..:lol

Can't wait to see your shots though. I was especially happy with Jim. :rock

abstractharmony

05-03-2007, 03:26 PM

Awesome!

I'll get the camera ready!!!!!!!

pixletwin

05-03-2007, 03:27 PM

Nice job on Stallone DA. You really brought out the likeness. Especially around the eyes. :clap

DarkArtist81

05-03-2007, 07:48 PM

Nice job on Stallone DA. You really brought out the likeness. Especially around the eyes. :clap

Thanks Pix..... Yeah it was hard to do and took a lot of work, but I used a pic from the back of the DVD and it gave me all I needed. Even the placement of the eyes! :rock

Can't wait to try it out again on Rocky!

DarkArtist81

05-06-2007, 08:50 PM

Just to show you guys how crazy my workload is right now... This is only about half of what I have on my plate...:lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN2306.jpg

Captain Faramir

05-06-2007, 09:25 PM

Do all of your future projects kneel before your greatness?

:lol

The ill Jedi

05-06-2007, 09:29 PM

Just to show you guys how crazy my workload is right now... This is only about half of what I have on my plate...:lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN2306.jpg
I love what's going on on the upper right hand corner! :rock ;)

venakin skywalker

05-06-2007, 09:32 PM

I like whats going on in the left hand corner!! YES!! lol

josh do you think you can make mine look like this?

with shadows under the eyes? eyes slightly looking up.
http://www.wizards.com/starwars/images/ROTS_anakin-evil_web.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/medicomkid/anakin5big.jpg

DarkArtist81

05-07-2007, 04:08 AM

Damn straight I can make it look like that!! Evil as Hell!! :rock

All the projects are coming along wonderfully. the Hicks figures and armor are probably the best I've done for sure. The IrishJedi heads are gonna be stunning, I know it.... And Sith Anakin is gonna rock the house. :duff

Darren Carnall

05-07-2007, 04:59 AM

as always can't wait to see what comes next Josh :) (and thanks for the comment on my blog, if I didn't already say so)

figuremasterles

05-07-2007, 07:17 AM

Josh, are you at long last working off of a REAL table????
FINALLY!
Good for you. YOu got good lighting there too???
I see the Bond cup is still holding forth...
Who's that down there by the Wolverine head? (Whoever's getting one of your Wolvie repainted heads is a lucky dog!)

IrishJedi

05-07-2007, 09:14 AM

Who's that down there by the Wolverine head? (Whoever's getting one of your Wolvie repainted heads is a lucky dog!)
That would be my custom Tom Hanks/Captain Miller from "Saving Private Ryan". And the Wolvie head is mine, too (as are about 5-6 others). :lol

So, I guess I'm the lucky dog. :monkey5

pixletwin

05-07-2007, 11:03 AM

Those Saving Private Ryan customs are looking great. I can't wait to see them finished. :rock

superactionguy

05-07-2007, 11:57 AM

DarkArtist81

05-07-2007, 02:53 PM

as always can't wait to see what comes next Josh :) (and thanks for the comment on my blog, if I didn't already say so)

Yes I sure did Hunky!! Thank you for doing such amazing stuff with Legolas and co. You have got me officially holding off on my repaint until I can get my grubby hands on one. :lol

Josh, are you at long last working off of a REAL table????
FINALLY!
Good for you. YOu got good lighting there too???
I see the Bond cup is still holding forth...
Who's that down there by the Wolverine head? (Whoever's getting one of your Wolvie repainted heads is a lucky dog!)

Finally my own table! :rock I have decent lighting, better than I did before... But I still need a lamp of my very own. And the Bond cup is my new brush holder, hoping some of that "Les-tastic" artistic luck rubs off on me. :D

That would be my custom Tom Hanks/Captain Miller from "Saving Private Ryan". And the Wolvie head is mine, too (as are about 5-6 others). :lol

So, I guess I'm the lucky dog. :monkey5

Oh yeah! Tom Hanks is gonna rule, looks better and better with each new coat of paint. Can't wait to finish these out and ship em to you, give you something really cool to smile about. Won't be long now.

Is that my Ash up there too? Second from the left above the Arnie head.

:chew

Ash is in the crowd too, looking for deadites.... I can't wait to have another crack at him... Haven't painted one since my early days.

The ill Jedi

05-07-2007, 03:42 PM

Pick up the pace bud, I've got more stuff that I'm dying to send you!! :D

I still want you to do my Ripley and I picked up an X3 Wolvie I'd like you to do as well. I'll let you finish with Hicks before we get to those though. Keep up the good work!! :rock

IrishJedi

05-07-2007, 04:58 PM

Oh yeah! Tom Hanks is gonna rule, looks better and better with each new coat of paint. Can't wait to finish these out and ship em to you, give you something really cool to smile about. Won't be long now.

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

:duff

The Josh

05-07-2007, 07:26 PM

can't wait to see the clone

pixletwin

05-07-2007, 07:32 PM

Ooooooo... I have and idea (and an extra Anakin head to work it on :D).

How about an evil Anakin mimicking the great pain job on the Unleashed ROTS Anakin. I have always thought that is really one of the great head sculpts and paintjobs. (yes, I am serious). :o

DarkArtist81

05-07-2007, 08:27 PM

can't wait to see the clone

:rock:rock:rock:rock

Work should start on him soon too... still planning and gathering. Probably will watch the film again too, for some reason watching the movie helps me "get" the character a little better... the colors, the attitude...etc. Even though it is only a clone... still... I want this thing to be just right.

And Pix... whatever you want bro.. you know I am always there...:lol

pixletwin

05-07-2007, 08:34 PM

And Pix... whatever you want bro.. you know I am always there...:lol

Like this but with the added DA brush of creative evil.

http://www.rebelscum.com/ROTS/rots05unlanakinhead.jpg

I will send it your way this week. :rock

The Josh

05-07-2007, 08:43 PM

:rock:rock:rock:rock

Work should start on him soon too... still planning and gathering. Probably will watch the film again too, for some reason watching the movie helps me "get" the character a little better... the colors, the attitude...etc. Even though it is only a clone... still... I want this thing to be just right.

And Pix... whatever you want bro.. you know I am always there...:lol

Well, you do whatever you gotta do and take the time you feel it needs. I can't wait to see the work cause I know it's in some great hands. I appreciate you doing this of course :)

DarkArtist81

05-07-2007, 08:53 PM

Rock on guys!! Thanks Josh, I'm just glad to get a chance to do the Clone. I don't get many opportunities to paint those..:lol

And Pix...I see what you mean... Anakin with ash streaking down his face and some cool bruises?? That would be pretty sweet... I love doing battle damage stuff. :rock

pixletwin

05-07-2007, 08:56 PM

And Pix...I see what you mean... Anakin with ash streaking down his face and some cool bruises?? That would be pretty sweet... I love doing battle damage stuff. :rock

Exactly!!! Ghost Anakin should be here tomorrow. Once he is here I will put this other head (thank you cocoboloboy) in that package and send it back to you.