DarkArtist's Creations of DOOM!

[DarkArtist81]

:google:horror:google:lol

Awesome! :duff

:rotfl:lol:rotfl

Yeah, seeing it all spelled out there really makes me get nervous...:lol

I have a fort of boxes in my living room... so my wife hates you all.

:D

[The ill Jedi]

Josh ^^^^^in' RULES...'Nuff Said. :rock

[The ill Jedi]

...my wife hates you all.
But tell her we all want to give you our hard earned CA$H! :D

[Reinhardt]

wow Josh, I had no idea!! You ARE busy!

[Bannister]

Bannister
2 statues
Gollum bust


Take as much time as you need. I have too many boxes laying around as it is.:lol

[The ill Jedi]

Take as much time as you need. I have too many boxes laying around as it is.:lol
Flip those b!tc#es!! :rock

[DarkArtist81]

:lol:rotfl:lol:rotfl

It's cool guys, I do really feel like some of the work has taken too long but that should be a thing of the past here soon once I get somewhat caught up.. :D

You guys rule! And Ill, as much as my wife hates the boxes... she knows it pays for my crap so she lets it slide. ;)

[Ironman1188]

IronMan 1188
20 random heads...:google



Random? Hardly!! LOL :rotfl

[DarkArtist81]

Random? Hardly!! LOL :rotfl

Well... Random and Awesome! BTW.... Where in the Hell did you get that Vamp Spike? I have got to find one man.. that was a fantastic sculpt. :chew

[nash]

No worries here my man. Keep rockin! :rock

[DarkArtist81]

No worries here my man. Keep rockin! :rock

Yeah, what held me back on yours was that I ran out of black paint. :lol

But I got more now, so it shouldn't be long on your stuff. Oh! New pics guys... here they are...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3278.jpg

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[DarkArtist81]

And Asajj....:rock

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3291.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3293.jpg

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http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3294.jpg

[The ill Jedi]

...Ill, as much as my wife hates the boxes... she knows it pays for my crap so she lets it slide. ;)
She :rock :rock :rocks too!!

[superactionguy]

Josh, you da man!

Sorry everyone earlier for pushing things. I know Josh is a busy guy and in my book family comes first. Take your time, enjoy yourself and the rest is gravy.

[DarkArtist81]

Josh, you da man!

Sorry everyone earlier for pushing things. I know Josh is a busy guy and in my book family comes first. Take your time, enjoy yourself and the rest is gravy.

It's all good man... I really do appreciate everything bro and I know you weren't being pushy at all. :duff

Anyway, at least Hudson is done. Now just have to finish that Hicks conversion. It's a pretty hard job, but shouldn't take me too long. I am lining them up and taking them out this week. Trying to at least get 1 or 2 finished a night. :rock

[pixletwin]

Anakin looks great Josh... I like those Asajj pics too... made me wish I would've included them in the package i sent you.

[El Roranous]

And Asajj....:rock

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3291.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3293.jpg

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Ummmmm too freakin cool! :rock You made that Asajj head way better looking than the exclusive head. I will have to send you that too probably. :lol

[paulcarson]

I agree! I like your version better than the exclusive ! Looks like you may have another Asajj coming your way !

[DarkArtist81]

:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew

Thanks everyone! I really wanted to make the regular edition work for me, as I had to cancel the Exclusive I had on order due to lack of money. And at least this way, those who missed out like me can have a cooler version! :rock

[Ironman1188]

Well... Random and Awesome! BTW.... Where in the Hell did you get that Vamp Spike? I have got to find one man.. that was a fantastic sculpt. :chew

Spike? Got that one quite a while ago. It was an Eydylhands sculpt that I think was commissioned by someone on one of the other boards. Might have even been done on the early days of the old EZ Freaks board. I can't recall who had commissioned it.

[Rogue Trooper]

Excellant Asajj, she looks like she was in the films instead of a cartoon character, eyes are evil. Nice sith set.

[p!tu]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3294.jpg


:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

[El Roranous]

:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

Why are you always crying P!tu?:lol:rotfl

[p!tu]

Why are you always crying P!tu?:lol:rotfl

Thats what 12 year olds do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2: monkey2

[El Roranous]

Thats what 12 year olds do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2: monkey2

:lol:lol:rotfl

[JustinLuck]

Did you repaint Maul's eyes, Josh? They look good in that shot.

[galactiboy]

Love what you did with the Asajj, really makes her stand out!

[figuremasterles]

Yes, much more interesting a figure now.
Not interested in collecting her at all. But this is at least a cool solution to me. :clap

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! Yeah I did indeed redo Maul's eyes, touched up areas on the face to fix the tattoo placement. But the eyes were key, did not want him staring straight ahead like a Sith Zombie. :lol

And Ian, thanks for the comment. That is exactly what I was aiming for, Asajj as if she were in the film series. Wanted her to look more realistic and not just straight from the cartoon. Thankfully SSC already did a bang up job on the clothes, so no changes there yet.

[The ill Jedi]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3294.jpg
That is soooooooo SICK!! :rock

[The ill Jedi]

Thats what 12 year old little girls do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2: monk ey2
:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

[metaphorge]

I can't wait to see how the Red Skull headsculpt I sent you is going to turn out. I should find reference photos for you.

[figuremasterles]

Red Skull! I wanna see that!
Is he gonna be gruesome? In DA's hands...one never knows....:D

[DarkArtist81]

Red Skull! I wanna see that!
Is he gonna be gruesome? In DA's hands...one never knows....:D

:rock:rock:rock:rock

For now, some in work Spike stuff.... About halfway there, still got some minor skin work, lip finishing and lots of eye work to go... but he is basically there. I even added SSC hands and painted them to match.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3296.jpg

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[metaphorge]

Red Skull! I wanna see that!
Is he gonna be gruesome? In DA's hands...one never knows....:D
I certainly hope so. :rock :rock

[Darthrazz]

Hey DA that Sith Obi Wan is stunning! I might have to borrow your idea and try to make one for myself, if you don't mind, of course.

The thought of Obi Wan being a Sith is pretty scary, I think he would have killed the Emperor a long time ago. I don't see Obi Wan being an apprentice to any one. Scary thought. Are there "alternate universe" stories of Obi Wan becoming a Sith and not Anakin?

[Reinhardt]

awesome job on the Spike Josh!!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a lot guys! And DR you have my blessing to make Obi! I know you will do me proud.

Also, finished Bwayne's Wolvie and my Spike...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3305.jpg

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[DarkArtist81]

Wolvie....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3317.jpg

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[bwayne]

Sweet!!:chew

[DarkArtist81]

Sweet!!:chew

I'm knocking them out slowly but surely... about halfway there now. Just got to finish a few more and these babies will be coming your way! :rock

[bwayne]

No rush. I still have to find a spot for all the stuff I have coming from you and Les and the Empire Vader I have coming from Hurricane.

[pixletwin]

I received my Anakin repaint and guys... I thought the proto-paint looked awesome... I thought the pics Josh posted a few posts back looked great... But seeing it in person, it really is a better paint job than the proto-type.

This is soooooo awesome Josh. Thank you. :bow

[abstractharmony]

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Back home from a week away and just saw this one.

Conehead looks great Josh. Looking forward to seeing the totally finished head.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks Pix! Glad you liked it! Can't wait to see pics when he gets reattached.

And AH... Really glad you are liking the progress! It's coming along, just did a lot of work on him a moment ago as well. Only have the eyes and lips to go and he is done! Now I just need to buy that damn dremel so I can cut him to work with the SSC body. :rock

Also getting kinda close on Bruce and Christian... Trying to get your batch done so I can mail your stuff out.

And for those waiting on Faramir's.... Good news. They are done! Pics later.

[The Ringer]

Thanks Pix! Glad you liked it! Can't wait to see pics when he gets reattached.

And AH... Really glad you are liking the progress! It's coming along, just did a lot of work on him a moment ago as well. Only have the eyes and lips to go and he is done! Now I just need to buy that damn dremel so I can cut him to work with the SSC body. :rock

Also getting kinda close on Bruce and Christian... Trying to get your batch done so I can mail your stuff out.

And for those waiting on Faramir's.... Good news. They are done! Pics later.

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

[DarkArtist81]

Here are finished pics for John McClane and for the Faramir's...:rock

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3321.jpg

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[leatherneck]

Looks great Josh! Can't wait to put him all together!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks man! Glad to finally be done with him and ready to ship! :lol

Here is Bannister's repainted Frodo PF and his repaired and painted foot on a Sideshow Weta statue.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3327.jpg

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[kl241]

McClane looks awesome, Josh! Great work as always. Hot Toys needs to put you on their payroll! You can actually look into that Mcclane figure's eyes and see pain.

[DarkArtist81]

McClane looks awesome, Josh! Great work as always. Hot Toys needs to put you on their payroll! You can actually look into that Mcclane figure's eyes and see pain.

Thanks man! And Kevin, sorry to be late in replying to your last PM. Your stuff is close to being finished. Still need to do Reese' pants, but I did paint his arms and tattoo. Will do his pants tomorrow. Also, Terminator is coming along, almost done with the repaint. Still need to dye the coat, but having a hard time finding the gray I need.

[Captain Faramir]

I can't wait to see those Faramirs all dressed up and ready to go!

[twistedfreak]

Pimp that brush, Josh! Your talents seems to always be going one way only, and that way is up. Very impressive work. I like that Frodo PF repaint. FANTASTIC job for your first PF repaint! :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a bunch guys! It really is awesome to hear feedback, really does help the craft.

Here are a few pics of an almost finished (needs final touches) Superman, an almost done (needs right eye fixing) Bruce Willis and a finished Ki-Adi Mundi... enjoy.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3336.jpg

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[The ill Jedi]

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Holy Crap Josh!! This is one of the most realistic head paints I've ever seen!! :rock :clap

[Reinhardt]

Josh, Superman looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you soooo much!!!!!!!

[abstractharmony]

I'm a lucky, lucky freak!!!!!!!

[superactionguy]

Josh,

You're latest pieces are absolute works of art man.

I can't believe how realistic those look.

Awesome man, awesome! :rock :rock :rock

[The Ringer]

All 3 look fantastic and I cannot wait to get Faramir!

[DarkArtist81]

Thank you all!! I'm just glad to be catching up and getting things back to normal. I hope to be shipping out a ton of crap come Friday, so keep an eye out. Trying to finish as much as possible, so no gym time this week. Expect many updates as the week progresses.

[gdb]

OMG! I've gotta get you my Clark and Superman one of these days! Great job on those guys!

[El Roranous]

Great job on all of them Josh! I should be getting my Medicom Jack Sparrow figure this week so I will PM you when I am ready to ship it! i look forward to having a DA custom in my collection. :rock

[galactiboy]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3345.jpg

Wow dude! I've been waiting to see how badass this was gonna be and you delivered... this may be my new favorite from you. So much character and detail. And love the bit of dingyness to his beard.

Outstanding :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock

[pixletwin]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3345.jpg

Wow dude! I've been waiting to see how badass this was gonna be and you delivered... this may be my new favorite from you. So much character and detail. And love the bit of dingyness to his beard.

Outstanding :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock

Ditto that. I have a feeling when SS does make a Ki adi, I will have to send him to Florida! :rock

[galactiboy]

Sideshow will be hard pressed to get something as nice as what Josh just put out. And then when they do make Ki... I can't wait to see the DA version of it :rock :rock :rock

[pixletwin]

I love the freckles on his dome too. Just 100% GREAT!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a lot guys! With a sculpt so interesting, it practically painted itself! Really was a lot of fun to do and it still amazes me that it is Hasbro! I can't wait to see it all put together on Abstract's shelf! :rock

[abstractharmony]

I can't wait to see it all put together on Abstract's shelf! :rock


Neither can I my man!!!!!!!

[figuremasterles]

That Ki is an amazing work Josh. I love all of it, the details and freckles, but I think my favorite element is the hair color. Looks so real and organic, and not like fake hair. Really well done!

[pjam]

Josh, gotta check this (your Termie) out, hysterical.

http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18581&page=106

[DarkArtist81]

Some more in work stuff....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3346.jpg

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[pjam]

Damn Bro, your stuff just keeps getting better and better. Love this stuff, some of your best IMO. Maybe that's because every piece gets better.:cool:

[Bannister]

Some more in work stuff....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3346.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3347.jpg

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:rock:rock:rock

[DarkArtist81]

Wow guys... Thanks! I am pretty lucky to have all of these nice sculpts and cool projects. It helps push me. :rock

More finished stuff today, Another Hicks.... Working on a lot more, just didn't take pics. Also got my Xander today, so I put the clothes on him for my Season 8 custom version of the character. WILL be repainting him, but later... once I have time for personal work again.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3360.jpg

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[Mortar Conn]

DA: Your Asajj repaint is simply amazing. A stellar improvement on the stock paint design/apps.

And Asajj....:rock

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3291.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3293.jpg

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[galactiboy]

Great looking stuff DA, can't wait to see the finished Gollum... he's looking awesome so far!!!

[p!tu]

DA you ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cool:

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! I got a lot of stuff I am working on, so more pics as the week goes by. I'm in a creative hurricane at the moment, really helping me push through my orders. :rock

[DarkArtist81]

POST 6,666!!! My most EVIL post ever!!!

:devil:devil:devil:devil:devil:devil:devil:devil :devil

[El Roranous]

POST 6,666!!! My most EVIL post ever!!!

:devil:devil:devil:devil:devil:devil:devil

:rock :rock :rock

[MaulFan]

POST 6,666!!! My most EVIL post ever!!!

:devil:devil:devil:devil:devil:devil:devil:devil :devil

I don't know Josh, you're semi-evil...you're quazi-evil...you're the diet coke of evil, just one calorie, not evil enough...hehehe

[Memnoch21]

Wow guys... Thanks! I am pretty lucky to have all of these nice sculpts and cool projects. It helps push me. :rock

More finished stuff today, Another Hicks.... Working on a lot more, just didn't take pics. Also got my Xander today, so I put the clothes on him for my Season 8 custom version of the character. WILL be repainting him, but later... once I have time for personal work again.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3360.jpg

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Damn that Xander looks awesome. See, I told you that you had to stop because now I want a Xander that looks that good :lol

[DarkArtist81]

Damn that Xander looks awesome. See, I told you that you had to stop because now I want a Xander that looks that good :lol

:lol:rotfl:lol:rotfl:lol

Oh wait until you see him when I am done! :D

I want to fix the eyepatch to look more in scale, but at least the uniform is there. Something about that look for him, I really think it's cool.

Xander made one Hell of a transition after he lost his eye and they defeated the First. The person he is in the Season 8 comic, well that is a man who grew up and found his role in this fight. The transition is quite nice and makes sense for the character, I really like where Joss is taking it.

I used Rambo III pants, British Wooley sweater... Combat boots and a walkie talkie.... Instant Season 8 Xander!

[p!tu]

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

[Anzik Hayes]

Josh I want to thank you for getting people excited about the Buffy line again. That Xander is awesome!
I just got Subway Spike and gave him a repaint, got rid of the tan he had.

[p!tu]

:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew

[bwayne]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3360.jpg




Looks great!

[DarkArtist81]

Josh I want to thank you for getting people excited about the Buffy line again. That Xander is awesome!
I just got Subway Spike and gave him a repaint, got rid of the tan he had.

Just doing my part! :lol

Buffycollector made it almost laughable for a while, but the awesomeness of the show cannot be tainted by one guys actions. At least to me. :lol

Post pics of Spike, I want to see that!

And Bwayne... glad you like it man! They are being knocked down one at a time, getting closer everyday! Almost done!

[venakin skywalker]

hey josh, whats the progress on my HS? :D

[DarkArtist81]

hey josh, whats the progress on my HS? :D

So far only the base coat, maybe a little further on Snake... But pretty much all there is to report. Hopefully more info soon. :rock

[Anzik Hayes]

Just doing my part! :lol

Buffycollector made it almost laughable for a while, but the awesomeness of the show cannot be tainted by one guys actions. At least to me. :lol

Post pics of Spike, I want to see that!

And Bwayne... glad you like it man! They are being knocked down one at a time, getting closer everyday! Almost done!

I'm still in the stone age with an old fashioned film camera so since I need 24 shots to develop I'm waiting until Clem is done so I can shoot him, my Human Spike, Vamp Spike, Subway Spike vs Nikki, my Spike's crypt background I've made, my graduation day Buffy holding the Troll hammer I made, and hopefully random vamp. Just waiting on my silicone.

[pixletwin]

Here is my new DA Anakin:

http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/500/medium/DAAni.jpg

I have just been staring at it for the longest time, I can't believe how awesome it is. :rock

[MaulFan]

Here is my new DA Anakin:

http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/500/medium/DAAni.jpg

I have just been staring at it for the longest time, I can't believe how awesome it is. :rock

Indeed, love the quiet intensity in the eyes.

[DarkArtist81]

Indeed, love the quiet intensity in the eyes.

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

WOW Pix.... He looks FANTASTIC mounted. Yeah, something about the look in his eyes. He looks deep in thought or fighting back his darker urges. Definitely my favorite regular Anakin repaint.

[MaulFan]

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

WOW Pix.... He looks FANTASTIC mounted. Yeah, something about the look in his eyes. He looks deep in thought or fighting back his darker urges. Definitely my favorite regular Anakin repaint.

Kinda fits the scene I'm watching right now, him in Palpatine's office "I know that there's things about the force they're not telling me" should look good with the eventual Palpatine figure.

[pixletwin]

Kinda fits the scene I'm watching right now, him in Palpatine's office "I know that there's things about the force they're not telling me" should look good with the eventual Palpatine figure.

Thats exactly what I thought too. :rock

[MaulFan]

Now that I think of it, the look is really a suspicious anger, it's like "i'm pissed that someone's ****ing me over, but who is it?"

[DarkArtist81]

Kinda fits the scene I'm watching right now, him in Palpatine's office "I know that there's things about the force they're not telling me" should look good with the eventual Palpatine figure.

Now that is a pairing I cannot WAIT to see. :rock:rock:rock

[DarkArtist81]

Today I finished a Future War Reese that really is one of my best pieces ever..... Sadly no pics yet... I am at the in laws house, but still painting. :lol

But it turned out great! I cannot wait to show it off to you guys.

[DarkArtist81]

Here are a few finished items and in work stuff.... Don't blame me for the rough Arnold sculpt, it was like that already. :lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3376.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3377.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3378.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3379.jpg

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http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3388.jpg

[p!tu]

DID I MENTION THAT JOSH ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

[bwayne]

If that's my Reese, it looks great!(even if it isn't, it still looks awesome.)

[galactiboy]

Great future Reese... the sweat effect is awesome looking :rock

[DarkArtist81]

If that's my Reese, it looks great!(even if it isn't, it still looks awesome.)

It most certainly is your Reese.... and these shots, as all shots... do not do it justice. He looks filthy and sweaty as Hell, will be pretty badass in the gear once it is all said and done. I'm also almost done with Ash, Ripley and Scully so your batch should be done very very soon. :rock

[bwayne]

It most certainly is your Reese.... and these shots, as all shots... do not do it justice. He looks filthy and sweaty as Hell, will be pretty badass in the gear once it is all said and done. I'm also almost done with Ash, Ripley and Scully so your batch should be done very very soon. :rock


:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew

[Dark_Spidey]

Great Reese Josh! Snake looks pretty bad ass as well.

[lerath666]

WOW! where is the solid snake head from?

[Dark_Spidey]

WOW! where is the solid snake head from?
It's from the medicom figure ;)

[DarkArtist81]

Yeah, it's the Medicom.... Really cool head too, wish I had him in my collection. :monkey2

Should be really nice when it is finished, but that is a ways off. I'm whittling down the commissions, getting closer to the latest ones.. So take heart friends, sooon!!!

And those awaiting the arrival of stuff, bear with me... Funds are incredibly low of late (hence all the sales), so as soon as I get some more cash... stuff will ship! :lol

[bwayne]

You have got to charge more for your services. Your work is on par with Les, Mikey and the other talented painters on the board. It sucks to see you sell off your stuff like this. Charge a higher rate so that you can keep these awesome customs.

[DarkArtist81]

You have got to charge more for your services. Your work is on par with Les, Mikey and the other talented painters on the board. It sucks to see you sell off your stuff like this. Charge a higher rate so that you can keep these awesome customs.

Thanks man! Yeah, I have recently realized that I might have to raise my prices to keep up and keep the level of work high. But not too much of a rise, just a few bucks. :D

But I really do appreciate that, it's pretty humbling being listed with Les and Mike. Those guys are my idols, they are the ones who got me here. :rock

[abstractharmony]

Josh!

I've PM'd you a reply.

M!

[figuremasterles]

Great work as always Josh! :D

[p!tu]

DID I MENTION THAT JOSH ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DarkArtist81]

Finished a personal project today... My Season 8 (comic) Xander. Was very happy with the outcome and these pics do not do it justice. Hope to take some nice shots this weekend as well as my recent stuff. Also have a nice pic of an in work Snake.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3389.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3390.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3391.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3392.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3393.jpg

[Anzik Hayes]

Amazing job on Xander Josh. I love the eyepatch, and I like how you softened the 'saw blade' hairline. The outfit is a major improvement.

[DarkArtist81]

Amazing job on Xander Josh. I love the eyepatch, and I like how you softened the 'saw blade' hairline. The outfit is a major improvement.

Thanks man! I hated that damn hairline... and that thick as Hell eyepatch strap. So I just glued on some string and glued the patch in place. :lol

I love the look he has in the new comic, really cool IMO. Still love the classic Xander clothes, but the new duds are pretty spiffy.

[Anzik Hayes]

Where do you find loose clothes for SSC figures? I was looking at a few sites but I wasn't sure what would fit.

[DarkArtist81]

Where do you find loose clothes for SSC figures? I was looking at a few sites but I wasn't sure what would fit.

Well I got the pants from Red Planet Toys and the rest of the gear from Monkey Depot. Most Dragon and HT stuff works for SSC, most of it actually fits BETTER as well. You'd be amazed the amount of cool stuff you can find.

Also on Ebay, I know BlackOpsToys and a few other sellers that always have what I need. :rock

[Anzik Hayes]

Cool. Thanks very much.
So how many Buffy figures do you have and which are you missing?

[DarkArtist81]

Cool. Thanks very much.
So how many Buffy figures do you have and which are you missing?

Well, just got Drusilla, Grad Day Buffy, Vampire Buffy, Angel and have Spike. Still need Werewolf Oz, Willow, Vamp Willow and the Master. Might still try and score Vamp Spike and Subway Spike... but still debating those.

Damn I am an addict. :lol

[Anzik Hayes]

Dude, I can relate to the addiction. I started gathering the Buffy figures less than a year ago and I'm only missing Darla, D'Hoffryn, Dru, Werewolf Oz, Angelus, The Master, Liam,/Angel, the Gentlemen and Buffy.
I just got Subway Spike last week and I'm finishing the subway car backdrop for his battle with Nikki the vampire slayer. The exposed joints suck but its a cool figure. Vampire Spike is very nice as well (Once you repaint him since he has a tan) but has some of the coolest accessories including a great fractured skull, a shotgun and the gem he wears in chosen.
I believe the werewolf Oz has "Cornelius' hands" from POTA, but a unique headsculpt. The human Oz is a fabulous piece, and perhaps the only one you might not think needs a repaint. I can't wait ill you get Willow because I would love to see if the paints can help her out. The vamp Willow is very good though.

[TheObsoleteMan]

I'd love to see that vamp Spike sculpt with one of your paint jobs.

[DarkArtist81]

I'd love to see that vamp Spike sculpt with one of your paint jobs.

Thanks TOS... I hope to get that one eventually too! Would be a lot of fun to paint. Anything Spike is cool to me. :rock2

Anyhoo, I also updated my website with the new Buffy figs and a whole new section. Will be doing some more to it tonight as well... so keep an eye out guys.

[p!tu]

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

[figuremasterles]

I feel your pain, er, enthusiasm, dude! :D

I have Hush Buffy, the lead Gentleman guy, Xander, Human Spike, my Willow redo project (Vamp Willow body and suit, with Good Willow head...yes...I have some spare Willow fodder...), Faith, The Master, and need Giles and Oz and maybe cheat the Angel Cordy over to the gang...not sure if I am even gonna try to get more, but am enjoying your gathering.

Why not! They rule! :rock
Can't wait to see them in person one day!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks Les! I can't wait to show you these figures... I know you will like what I did. I am severely proud of both of them and cannot wait to do the rest of the figures. :rock

[Rogue Trooper]

Im not going to try collecting buffy figure because if i start ill want to get the complete collection.
Im redoing a Oz with black hair as practice, left over part from getting the smaller sideshow body. Got some new cloth to go on him and i think hes going to turn out alright. Just hopeing to get a cheap guitar.

[venakin skywalker]

josh you're the f'ing man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it looks great I can't wait to see all of them.. thanks a whole bunch dude.

[p!tu]

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock:rockJosh the man

[DarkArtist81]

:lol Thanks guys. This weekend was kinda slow, due to a major hangover. Work decided to have a happy hour and after all the firings and drama around the office this past week, I decided to to drink myself under the table and into the ground. But I still did manage to do a bit of work today when I felt better, not enough to show... but still coming along quite nicely on a LOT of projects for you guys.

I did finish my own Drusilla figure, thought I would show that to you guys...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3397.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3405.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3399.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3400.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3402.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3404.jpg

[Customikey]

She looks phenomenal Josh! I can't believe she's still so sexy with blood dribbling down her chin.

[DarkArtist81]

She looks phenomenal Josh! I can't believe she's still so sexy with blood dribbling down her chin.

Thanks Mikey! Yeah, it's pretty crazy the mixed emotions I feel when looking at it... Should I be feeling attracted or repelled?? :lol

[The ill Jedi]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3404.jpg
I said it before and I'll say it again, not a Buffy fan, but she looks bad ass!! :rock

[DarkArtist81]

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

[The ill Jedi]

...it's pretty crazy the mixed emotions I feel when looking at it... Should I be feeling attracted or repelled?? :lol
Definitely attracted! :naughty :rock

[MaulFan]

Josh, as someone who doesn't know all of the properties you work on, it'd be great to see before pictures to go with your work, obviously you do a great job which goes without saying, but it'd be nice to see just how great a journey you make from manufacturer to your work.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks MF... Yeah, I do tend to not take before pics.. But I probably should, as not everyone saw the factory paint on every figure.

Here is a comparison with the Factory paint and mine...

http://theempire.com.au/images/2006-01-13/Buffy%2012%20Vampire%20Drusilla%20Figure.jpghttp://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3404.jpg

Just realized that I forgot her necklace... will have to put that back on. :lol

[Dark_Spidey]

Wow she looks a million times better Josh!:monkey5

[p!tu]

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock:rockJosh the man

:rock:rock:rock

[figuremasterles]

Nice work on Dru, Josh. Never got that figure, because I just wanted her non-vamped out. Still, your paint sells it better than before by a mile.

[p!tu]

Nice work on Dru, Josh. Never got that figure, because I just wanted her non-vamped out. Still, your paint sells it better than before by a mile.

:rock:rock:rock:rock

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks Les! I DO wish they would have made a regular Dru, and same with Darla.. But I just had to have "Nancy" with her "Sid". :D

Really do love how it turned out, I had to look at it this morning before I went to work. Just really happy with how she turned out. :rock

[The Mike]

I am surprised that they didn't offer up either Darla or Dru in human form....that being said I'm consider jumping into the Buffy line just to get some repainted by Josh....:lol

[Anzik Hayes]

I think they had trouble with the female sculpts and the vamped look was easier.

[p!tu]

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

[DarkArtist81]

Hey guys... Some more in work stuff, a few very close to being finished... Reese Pants, Shadow Clone bust, Frodo in work....And in work Ripley

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3406.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3409.jpg

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http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3415.jpg

[p!tu]

josh you are the man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:rock:rock:ro ck:rock:rock:rock

[Bannister]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3415.jpg

That paint job is terrible Josh. I am pretty sure Frodo had eyes in the movie.

[KitFisto]

That paint job is terrible Josh. I am pretty sure Frodo had eyes in the movie.

MY PF!!! WHAT HAS HE DONE?!?!?!:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

[DarkArtist81]

MY PF!!! WHAT HAS HE DONE?!?!?!:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

:lol:rotfl:lol:rotfl:lol

I stand by my work! This is my artistic representation of what I remember from the film!! I refuse to paint eyes! :D

[p!tu]

That paint job is terrible Josh. I am pretty sure Frodo had eyes in the movie.

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

[Bannister]

:lol:rotfl:lol:rotfl:lol

I stand by my work! This is my artistic representation of what I remember from the film!! I refuse to paint eyes! :D

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl
You could almost get away with Gandalf the White with that. You could call it the sleeping version.

[DarkArtist81]

Ok guys... Had a great night tonight, almost done with another Ash and finished Scully from the X-Files.. And when it came to shots of her.. I thought what better way to pose her than if she had been waiting for me in nothing but a coat as I delivered her pizza and she debated on how to "pay" for it....... (Ok, so I had my Scully fantasies in high school... so sue me.)

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3429.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3430.jpg

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http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3427.jpg

[MaulFan]

Josh, if you keep this up, I'm not going to be able to keep checking in on your work lol. First, you make a ficticious character figure look devilishly sexy in Asajj, now you take a character that was true on screen that I had/have a thing for, and paint her very well and show her off in a sexy manner. You're killing me dude, just killing me, lol. Keep up the great work though. Love Scully's hair, much more natural looking shade.

[p!tu]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3427.jpg

:drool:drool:drool:drool OMG Boobies!!!!!

[DarkArtist81]

Josh, if you keep this up, I'm not going to be able to keep checking in on your work lol. First, you make a ficticious character figure look devilishly sexy in Asajj, now you take a character that was true on screen that I had/have a thing for, and paint her very well and show her off in a sexy manner. You're killing me dude, just killing me, lol. Keep up the great work though. Love Scully's hair, much more natural looking shade.

Thanks Sean! I really can't tell you how damn hot she looks just standing on my commissions shelf. I wish I had one too, just to have her as well. I really tried hard on the hair especially, because a real radiant red is hard to pull off without making it look TOO red. So I just layered it with several custom shades that took me forever to mix until I was satisfied with the low and highlights. Overall, she turned out fantastic.... and again my Redhead fixation starts anew. :monkey5

[MaulFan]

Thanks Sean! I really can't tell you how damn hot she looks just standing on my commissions shelf. I wish I had one too, just to have her as well. I really tried hard on the hair especially, because a real radiant red is hard to pull off without making it look TOO red. So I just layered it with several custom shades that took me forever to mix until I was satisfied with the low and highlights. Overall, she turned out fantastic.... and again my Redhead fixation starts anew. :monkey5

Well again, great job, and I just realized you gave her Gillian's freckles on her shoulders and chest, great attention to detail there.

[DarkArtist81]

Well again, great job, and I just realized you gave her Gillian's freckles on her shoulders and chest, great attention to detail there.

Thanks man! And all part of my redhead fetish.... I just have a thing for those chest and shoulder freckles. :lol

I figured it would make for a cool detail, if bwayne wants to display her with an open shirt... he now has a reason!

[The ill Jedi]

Holy Jesus, that is HOT!!! :rock

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3422.jpg

Please log on to AIM for a second sir!

[dekadentdave]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3422.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3423.jpg

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http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3427.jpg

:eek :eek :eek :eek :eek THAT'S F'N HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


JOSH!!!!!!!!! YOU JUST GAVE ME WOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU MUST REPAINT MY SCULLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nash]

That is a F'n sick repaint on Scully Josh! It's so cool to see you honing your skills my friend. :rock:rock:rock

[The ill Jedi]

Honing? He's MASTERED his skills!!! Just ask Les! :rock

I want to touch myself 'cause of that Scully! :monkey5

[Anzik Hayes]

Absolutely incredible!

Of course I'm biased since redheads have always been my weakness.

[Bannister]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3429.jpg

:drool:drool:drool:drool OMG I wanna play with his boomstick!!!!!
:emperor:emperor:emperor

[pixletwin]

:emperor:emperor:emperor

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

[metaphorge]

Ok guys... Had a great night tonight, almost done with another Ash and finished Scully from the X-Files.. And when it came to shots of her.. I thought what better way to pose her than if she had been waiting for me in nothing but a coat as I delivered her pizza and she debated on how to "pay" for it....... (Ok, so I had my Scully fantasies in high school... so sue me.)

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3421.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3422.jpg
*jaw drops* That is simply amazing.

I was planning on getting a scully repaint (to go with the Mulder I already have in the pipeline) from you anyway... now it's simply a must.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a lot guys!! I'm really amazed at the reaction to her! While I was painting her I was so worried I would mess up, it being my first female paint up that wasn't a vamp or an assassin. :lol

Can't wait to paint her up again. Now I think I have to buy one for myself, and Mulder as well... :monkey2

[bwayne]

Ok guys... Had a great night tonight, almost done with another Ash and finished Scully from the X-Files.. And when it came to shots of her.. I thought what better way to pose her than if she had been waiting for me in nothing but a coat as I delivered her pizza and she debated on how to "pay" for it....... (Ok, so I had my Scully fantasies in high school... so sue me.)

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3429.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3430.jpg


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3423.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3424.jpg

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http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3427.jpg

OH MY FREAKIN GOD!! Those look awesome!

:chew:chew:chew:chew

[DarkArtist81]

OH MY FREAKIN GOD!! Those look awesome!

:chew:chew:chew:chew

Glad you like em bro! Finally, after forever now... This batch is almost done. Only got Ripley left and I am going to finish her tomorrow. So expect this baby to ship out Friday! :rock

[bwayne]

I am giddy with anticipation. I think Scully is my favorite of this bunch. Now Les just has to finish Mulder and I will be set.


You are awesome.

[KitFisto]

Wow!!!! That Scully is freaking awesome dude. Seriously.

I swear, SS should hire the artists here to paint their figures.

[Reinhardt]

that Scully is great!!! that is one hell of a pose too.

:D

[Darren Carnall]

Josh, that is a fabulous repaint of Scully. Its great to see you painting something with 'looking ahead' eyes.... much more lifelike and realistic than some of the 'angry zombie' eyes of your earlier works with them looking so high into their eye sockets. You should do more like this

just amazing though. Great hair colour, great eye positioning and size, just everything

well done my man... well done

:bow :bow :bow

[p!tu]

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock Josh El Hombre!!!!!!!!!

[amarcord]

Really great work on the Scully. A Bullseye on her eyes!

[figuremasterles]

I am giddy with anticipation. I think Scully is my favorite of this bunch. Now Les just has to finish Mulder and I will be set.


You are awesome.

I'm working on him! You won't wait much longer. :D
(BTW, I'd have killed to have had a shot at repainting that Scully! I never got one...:monkey2)

Oh, great job Josh! :rock

[Ironman1188]

I'm working on him! You won't wait much longer. :D
(BTW, I'd have killed to have had a shot at repainting that Scully! I never got one...:monkey2)

Oh, great job Josh! :rock

Maybe I'll sent you mine!! :D

[p!tu]

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

[Rogue Trooper]

Dude, that Scully is freaking awesome, freckles are a quality touch.

[p!tu]

Dude, that Scully is freaking awesome, freckles are a quality touch.

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

[galactiboy]

Holy crap dude! You nailed (no pun intended) the Scully repaint... she looks great, and I'm ashamed to admit it hot?!?

I think I need to get out more :lol

[DarkArtist81]

Wow guys... I am seriously stunned at the response! I knew she was a hottie, even though.. as GB stated (that makes me kinda sad :lol) But all of these comments??! I'm honored guys. Thank you very much.

I really would love to see Les do this eventually, having seen his female figures in person I know they are stellar. Maybe even better than his guy repaints.

I will be painting a Mulder soon, for Metaphorge...:rock

[p!tu]

:rock:rock:rock:rock DUDE i cant only dream of what you will do the heads i gave you!!!!!!:rock

[DarkArtist81]

:rock:rock:rock:rock DUDE i cant only dream of what you will do the heads i gave you!!!!!!:rock

:chew:chew:chew:chew

Hell yeah man! They will look a LOT more like your Dad that is for sure. :lol

[Dark_Spidey]

That Scully is the hottest figure I've ever seen Josh!:monkey5:monkey5:monkey5 Sick!

[p!tu]

:chew:chew:chew:chew

Hell yeah man! They will look a LOT more like your Dad that is for sure. :lol

:rock:rock:rock:monkey2:monkey2Joy joy joy!!!

[metaphorge]

(BTW, I'd have killed to have had a shot at repainting that Scully! I never got one...:monkey2)

Oh, great job Josh! :rock
Since I am going to end up with multiple Scullys (normal, movie outfit, FBI assault jacket) I might have to get you to do one as well... it would be neat to have the same sculpt painted by our master painters.

[Bannister]

:rock:rock:rock:rock DUDE i can only dream of the head i want to give you!!!!!!:rock

:emperor:emperor:emperor

[p!tu]

:emperor:emperor:emperor

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl thats messed up!!!!!

[figuremasterles]

Since I am going to end up with multiple Scullys (normal, movie outfit, FBI assault jacket) I might have to get you to do one as well... it would be neat to have the same sculpt painted by our master painters.


I'd be honored!


And to be fair to Josh, I think he did a great job on Scully.

I think his style always runs towards the dramatic, and I for one like that about him. It's why some of his subjects are so dynamic. Scully is less so normally, but Josh brings to her his personal style, and so she has this intensity to her that another artist wouldn't have done perhaps. I like that. I might make her a little softer. (Although she was a punk chick in her youth...) I think the way he painted her, and posed her in that set of photos, is a no-holds barred example of Josh's style. Fetching as hell yet dark somehow. The "Dark" Scully. Who else says Yummy! :monkey5

I would know a Darkartist paintup at a glance. That is what having a style is all about. So, that is good. And for what it's worth Josh, and not to sound contrary to what Darren said, as I understand it for what he meant, I like your occasional "zombie eyes" look too, as I think they work well on dark characters. Your Anakins are hard to beat my man! He for sure had that look. Almost always.

Anyway, I see more and more a personal style developing in Josh's work. He learned much from me I can see, but I have seen his older, very personal artworks that predated our meeting. And they reflect somehow in his newer paintups. I am not sure how, but they do. And again, some of his work is so striking, and so personal, that you almost don't know how to react to it. Very graphic. Very...dark. He named himself well.

Sorry to go on so, but you guys all need to see more of his works. His 2-D stuff is amazing and if this makes any sense, any of it would make a cool tattoo. Not sure why, but it would. Very graphic and designy...shapes, dark lines, shadows....cool stuff!

So, you just keep on rocking, Josh. I have shared much knowledge with you, and you with me, and I am grateful for this exchange. And I see you taking all you have picked up and how you filter it through your own mind's eye, and am always amazed at what different results I see when you are done.
Keep that up. That original style. Don't listen to anyone. (I don't mean the occasional well intended creative critique), Just keep being you and you will always get the results you seek.

That is what is making your work shine. See the responses! That speaks for itself. :D

[pjam]

Sick Scully Josh. Congrats bro!

[DarkArtist81]

I'd be honored!


And to be fair to Josh, I think he did a great job on Scully.

I think his style always runs towards the dramatic, and I for one like that about him. It's why some of his subjects are so dynamic. Scully is less so normally, but Josh brings to her his personal style, and so she has this intensity to her that another artist wouldn't have done perhaps. I like that. I might make her a little softer. (Although she was a punk chick in her youth...) I think the way he painted her, and posed her in that set of photos, is a no-holds barred example of Josh's style. Fetching as hell yet dark somehow. The "Dark" Scully. Who else says Yummy! :monkey5

I would know a Darkartist paintup at a glance. That is what having a style is all about. So, that is good. And for what it's worth Josh, and not to sound contrary to what Darren said, as I understand it for what he meant, I like your occasional "zombie eyes" look too, as I think they work well on dark characters. Your Anakins are hard to beat my man! He for sure had that look. Almost always.

Anyway, I see more and more a personal style developing in Josh's work. He learned much from me I can see, but I have seen his older, very personal artworks that predated our meeting. And they reflect somehow in his newer paintups. I am not sure how, but they do. And again, some of his work is so striking, and so personal, that you almost don't know how to react to it. Very graphic. Very...dark. He named himself well.

Sorry to go on so, but you guys all need to see more of his works. His 2-D stuff is amazing and if this makes any sense, any of it would make a cool tattoo. Not sure why, but it would. Very graphic and designy...shapes, dark lines, shadows....cool stuff!

So, you just keep on rocking, Josh. I have shared much knowledge with you, and you with me, and I am grateful for this exchange. And I see you taking all you have picked up and how you filter it through your own mind's eye, and am always amazed at what different results I see when you are done.
Keep that up. That original style. Don't listen to anyone. (I don't mean the occasional well intended creative critique), Just keep being you and you will always get the results you seek.

That is what is making your work shine. See the responses! That speaks for itself. :D

Damn.... :duff

Les, it means a lot to me bro... reading those words. I know we have talked about this on several occasions, the differences we have in style... How we can know who painted something before even really knowing for sure. The way that a person's soul comes out in the work... It is something I know when I see your stuff, the power in it... The depth of character.

And for my own, it is about darkness and the dark side we all have... no matter how noble or good we may be. My art has always been like that, from my beginnings. Somehow, even when I don't obviously tap into it... that it still shows through on something like Scully. The dark side is still there in the paint, and it's something I use for my art... so there it is. Funny that. :lol

I really do appreciate it Les, and I am very grateful to have a peer like you that I can toss ideas off of and discuss this very strange hobby we have. :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Here are a few pics of a finished Ripley on a borrowed body (my own Ripley)....

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3440.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3438.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3436.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3435.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3433.jpg

[bwayne]

Hot damn! Another homerun. After seeing the results of these, I will definitly contact you about painting my newly acquired Bond heads.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks man! Well, I have them all boxed up and ready now! Will ship out tomorrow! And look for some Bond love soon too, I have already started on two of them.. one stubbly and one clean. :rock

[bwayne]

I will drill out the necks and get in touch. I cannot stress to you enough how awesome these have turned out.

[p!tu]

did you paint the boots on your own ripley??

[DarkArtist81]

did you paint the boots on your own ripley??

Not yet... My Ripley's body and clothes are untouched so far. Still painting her head and will do the rest when I finish that. :duff

[p!tu]

Not yet... My Ripley's body and clothes are untouched so far. Still painting her head and will do the rest when I finish that. :duff

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

[DarkArtist81]

Hey guys.. I just wanted to give you all an update about my situation this weekend. It's my wife's birthday and her parent's anniversary so we are going to be very very busy and I will probably won't be on here much until Tuesday. Today we have the big family party and the Gator football game to keep us busy. Tomorrow through Tuesday I am taking my wife to Orlando for a little getaway... Universal and Islands of Adventure. :rock

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I will see you guys when I get back. Thanks for being so patient with me on the commission work, I promise to get to it as soon as I get in on Tuesday. :D

[p!tu]

Dont Leave me Josh:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

[Ironman1188]

2 days without any posts in this thread is just wrong.

[abstractharmony]

I'll be posting lots and lots of pictures soon.

My Conehead and his many friends are winging their way over the big pond where I shall be posing them for photos and excitement all round.

I hope J&T are having a great time at Islands of Adventure.

[KitFisto]

Good grief man. I am almost wanting to send you every 1:6 Jedi I have for a repaint. You work continues to amaze.

[DarkArtist81]

Hey guys! Back again! :banana

Financially, I got screwed.... Looooong story, but first the bank charged me late for overdrafts that they caught during a QA on my account and I did not have internet access while in Orlando so I come home to a plethora of negative charges and overdraft fees that have plunged me into big time negative town. So now even my Jaws sale, the Boba sale, Aragorn, Mark's shipping help and all my commission money won't even save me.... I'm in a terrible bind.

I even was charged for an order for a Boba Fett that I thought had been cancelled. Hence the sale in the commerce thread.

I did have a great time at Universal and Islands though, so at least it was worth something. But still, it keeps me from getting all this finished work out of my home and back to you guys. So I am going to be selling a lot of stuff to try and make up for it and get the stuff shipped.:monkey3

And to make it even worse, as if it couldn't be..... I have reached my Paypal limit for the month for withdrawals, so can't transfer the money I need to my bank account. :monkey4

So... thoroughly screwed am I.... at least until I can sell some stuff or until next payday. But I promise you all, I WILL make it happen however I have to.

I'll update you guys as I have it. Again... I am very sorry for all the delays.

[p!tu]

Hey guys! Back again! :banana

Financially, I got screwed.... Looooong story, but first the bank charged me late for overdrafts that they caught during a QA on my account and I did not have internet access while in Orlando so I come home to a plethora of negative charges and overdraft fees that have plunged me into big time negative town. So now even my Jaws sale, the Boba sale, Aragorn, Mark's shipping help and all my commission money won't even save me.... I'm in a terrible bind.

I even was charged for an order for a Boba Fett that I thought had been cancelled. Hence the sale in the commerce thread.

I did have a great time at Universal and Islands though, so at least it was worth something. But still, it keeps me from getting all this finished work out of my home and back to you guys. So I am going to be selling a lot of stuff to try and make up for it and get the stuff shipped.:monkey3

And to make it even worse, as if it couldn't be..... I have reached my Paypal limit for the month for withdrawals, so can't transfer the money I need to my bank account. :monkey4

So... thoroughly screwed am I.... at least until I can sell some stuff or until next payday. But I promise you all, I WILL make it happen however I have to.

I'll update you guys as I have it. Again... I am very sorry for all the delays.

Man that sucks!! even if we try to help you wont be able to get the money out of PP!!

[DarkArtist81]

Man that sucks!! even if we try to help you wont be able to get the money out of PP!!

Yep.... That is my dilemma. I just tried to push it too hard, thinking that it would all be ok when I got back. But now I am short on bills, shipping and gas money. So that Boba really screwed the pooch for me, not to mention those late overdrafts. Really was an eye opener as far as how I handle my financial responsibilities. Some of this was my fault as well. :monkey2

I guess I will just try to sell some stuff and ask for payment by MO.

[Anzik Hayes]

Damn that really sucks dude. I hate it when bad luck hits good people.

[metaphorge]

I guess I will just try to sell some stuff and ask for payment by MO.

Idea: you could send a PayPal payment to someone them have them pull the money out and send it to you.

That might take a bit of time, but it is an option if that's at all helpful.

[figuremasterles]

Josh, sorry to hear this dude. Chin up bro! :rock
You got buddies here the likes of which I bet, no one else has.

Sounds like the toy gathering got the better of you. I go through that from time to time myself so I know as well.
This trip I just went on, to see my brother's kid, well, it cost me a lot, and there went plenty of figures on the cancel line, and I didn't go to the Custom show in San Jose on the 1st of September due to pressures to go to see my nephew (of the two, I went to the right place though...glad I did...). Either way, I was gonna be out some serious dough. Got to pull out myself.

But you will rally. I know it. I can see activities and buddies working behind the scenes now...you'll work it out. And you are not alone.

It will work out. If I can be of any help, let me know.

Glad you had fun at Universal. That's good for something. Remember that.

[Bannister]

:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

[Dark_Spidey]

I hope everything will work out soon Josh. We're here to support you bro!

[DarkArtist81]

I hope everything will work out soon Josh. We're here to support you bro!

Thanks guys.... It really is much appreciated. I have never let things get this bad, and it kills me to have everyone wait on my mistakes. :monkey2

Oh, back on work... I will be posting pics soon, so don't despair. I need to get back on the horse anyway. :cool:

[pjam]

Thanks guys.... It really is much appreciated. I have never let things get this bad, and it kills me to have everyone wait on my mistakes. :monkey2

Oh, back on work... I will be posting pics soon, so don't despair. I need to get back on the horse anyway. :cool:

Ride 'em Cowboy! You have a lot of support here, Josh.

[venakin skywalker]

any progress shots josh? :rotfl

[venakin skywalker]

dam.. lol I feel bad now.. I haven't been around lately.. I'm soooooo super sorry josh.... I didn't know... I need to apologize.. I barely read the past few pages.. i hope things get better for you bro.

[DarkArtist81]

dam.. lol I feel bad now.. I haven't been around lately.. I'm soooooo super sorry josh.... I didn't know... I need to apologize.. I barely read the past few pages.. i hope things get better for you bro.

Not a problem Ven. It sucks but all I can do is move forward and get past it. :o

And don't worry man, should be an update soon on your stuff. And everyone that has been waiting for a shipment will be happy to hear that Friday I will send everything out that I am currently finished with.

Again I apologize to everyone that I burned with this and I won't let it happen again. :monkey2

[Cowboy]

Man I'm coming in all late but that scully is sexy!!! Wow I would have bought her if she looked like that!!

[bwayne]

Man I'm coming in all late but that scully is sexy!!! Wow I would have bought her if she looked like that!!

She's mine, so back off!:D

[DarkArtist81]

:rotfl:lol:rotfl:lol

Thought I would liven this party up with some newer shots of my old Evil Obi figure.... :D

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3469.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3467.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3465.jpg

[pixletwin]

I definitely like the added white in the beard. Makes him look sinister in a Ming The Merciless kind of way, which is totally appropriate! :rock

[bwayne]

Obi looks great. He's gonna give someone (me) nightmares!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys.... I keep trying to capture how cool he looks on the shelf. He really commands the whole damn show up there, I'm still stunned I painted it. Wish I could convey it a bit more with some nice pics. :lol

Should be some new stuff soon guys, so keep a look out. I'm finally coming out of that damn funk I've been in these past few days.

[The ill Jedi]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3467.jpg
Wicked, I love the added touch of the black fingernails and the white in the beard, gives him more contrast and makes him look like even more of an evil bastard!! :rock

[nash]

that is a ****ing ridiculous repaint josh, Obi looks so bad ass!. great work!

[King Darkness]

Looks great Josh, like everyone has mentioned the white in the beard looks sick!!!

[figuremasterles]

That is a super job Josh. Interesting to see more details.

BTW, how did you make the Casino Royale base? Just curious.

[DarkArtist81]

That is a super job Josh. Interesting to see more details.

BTW, how did you make the Casino Royale base? Just curious.

Thanks a lot guys... I think Obi is my new personal favorite repaint. Just really fun in every way and still strikes me when I see it on my shelf. :D

And Les, to answer the question... I just painted the letters freehand on there, starting with a rough outline and working my way to a finished stand. It will be used with a future custom, but for now Obi is holding it down. I used the cup you gave me as a reference for the Casino Royale logo. :rock

[MaulFan]

Josh, I think Obi-Wan is one of your best because, at least going by what I've seen around here and your site, it seems to be the most creative in every way. It is such a perversion of the base material and so abstract from any reference point for the character, it's just all you and your inner artist shining through in full force. Much as I hate seeing my beloved hero fall, if he has to fall, your way is the best way to go!

[xenoviper]

Hahah everyones joining the dark side :rotfl

Great stuff!! :D

[DarkArtist81]

Josh, I think Obi-Wan is one of your best because, at least going by what I've seen around here and your site, it seems to be the most creative in every way. It is such a perversion of the base material and so abstract from any reference point for the character, it's just all you and your inner artist shining through in full force. Much as I hate seeing my beloved hero fall, if he has to fall, your way is the best way to go!

Thanks Sean.... That is an amazing write up... If my stuff were a movie, this would be one of the quotes to help sell tickets. :lol

[pixletwin]

Some people have asked that I post my 3 Anakin repaints Josh did. Here you go.

http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//500/Josh_Anikin.JPG

Also... I realised it was a bad mistake to set Faramir's gentle soul next to the Kurgan.

http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//500/3_Anis2.jpg

I wonder where his head went? :monkey3

[MaulFan]

I haven't had Josh do a repaint for me yet, but I did have the privilege of photographing Marc's Ghost Anakin from Josh, and I'll tell you, I'd seen a lot of pictures of Josh's work on here, but none of them prepared me for the quality of seeing it in person. He does an incredible job and I'm very glad Marc entrusted me to shoot his Anakin, it was great to finally see Josh's work in all it's glory.

http://www.swmmedia.com/PIX/AS11.jpg

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks Marc! It's great to see them all in a row like that! And with Les' wonderful Luke looking over them as well... that is freakin sweet! :rock

And great Kurgan pic too... poor Faramir... where has his head gone?? :D

And thank you as well Sean! I'm happy you got to have that Anakin with you for the picture shoot, that was one of my favorites. And I'm glad you liked it as well, your shots made it look fantastic. Wish I could get you to shoot all my stuff. :lol

[Cowboy]

Man!!!! That is a awesome repaint!!!! WOW!! He's even been to the nail salon!!!:) Man I wish the head was just a little smaller like Obi Wans!

[Dark_Spidey]

Any progress on Hunk yet Josh?

[kngfu]

Have you ever tried repainting and old Obi Wan to look younger..say later Clone Wars period?

[DarkArtist81]

Any progress on Hunk yet Josh?

Not as of yet, but there is good news... This weekend is going to be all about the paint work and I am going to tackle Hunk and try to get at least halfway done with him. My backlog has gotten out of hand and I am going to hammer it back down and get it to a manageable state again. So keep an eye out for updates man, they are coming soon.

[Dark_Spidey]

Not as of yet, but there is good news... This weekend is going to be all about the paint work and I am going to tackle Hunk and try to get at least halfway done with him. My backlog has gotten out of hand and I am going to hammer it back down and get it to a manageable state again. So keep an eye out for updates man, they are coming soon.

Looking forward to it Josh ;)

[DarkArtist81]

Tonight was very very eventful. I got done with several projects, one personal and 3 commissions. Finished a Hudson/Hicks conversion and Blofeld as well as continued work on a Frontline Apone. It was a great night! Pics tomorrow...:rock

[Buttmunch]

Congrats on your $100 gift card DA, hope it goes to good use!

[metaphorge]

Take your time. We're just appreciative that we get to share in the fruits of your talent.

[ncchuck]

[QUOTE=DarkArtist81;581603]:rotfl:lol:rotfl:lol

Thought I would liven this party up with some newer shots of my old Evil Obi figure.... :D

im not a fan of star wars, but if the movies looked like this i would be. wow.

[DarkArtist81]

Here are the finished pics from this weekend. I managed to finish quite a bit of stuff even with Halo and the normal weekend bustle. :lol

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3479.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3480.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3481.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3482.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3483.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3484.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3485.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3486.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3487.jpg

[Mr. Fusion]

Dude, love the Blofeld!

[DarkArtist81]

Dude, love the Blofeld!

Thanks man! That one really was a lot of fun. :rock

[abstractharmony]

The Blofeld is fantastic.

Where's the head from?

[DarkArtist81]

The Blofeld is fantastic.

Where's the head from?

Thanks man! It's one of Spenser's sculpts. :cool:

[Reinhardt]

great job on Apone! LOVE the stubble on him!!!