With NOVA behind me, I'm thinking about the next big show on the horizon. Okay, there are a lot of shows coming up, but due to family and work obligations (not to mention cost) I've got to pick and choose carefully. The next big show on my schedule will be Crystal Brush coming up next March. That gives me about 6 months to finish up some new pieces. While plans may change, here's what I'm thinking I'd like to bring...
Redghar, the dwarf pirate, and one of the monkeys - These three will be combined into a pirate crew themed diorama. Two of the three figures are almost done, so I'm starting to plan out the base/scene. That won't be simple, but I think this is far enough along I should definitely be able to finish it in time. The diorama category is super competitive, so if I can even make the cut I'll be happy.
Count Melenth - I'd like to bring him along for my entry into the bust category. There aren't any easy categories at Crystal Brush anymore, but this might be might best shot to medal. I still need to sculpt a hand for him, but I've brought out the clay and am starting to give it another try. This guy is maybe halfway there. But, if I can sculpt a hand I'm happy with, I should be able to finish him in time.
Large Scale Piece - I've been going back and forth on this, but I know I'd like to bring something for large scale as well. I was almost decided on the Celt I'd started a while back, but just decided to scrap that plan (though I still intend on finishing the piece). My main reasoning was the Celt looks good from certain angles, but the pose or perhaps just my painting looks just okay from others. You can't control how the judges see the piece or how the photos are taken, so better to bring something I'm happy with from all angles. I've been debating this a lot, but I think I may have my mind made up. I want to paint Lozza from Latorre. I preordered this piece a while back and it's supposed to go out in October. It's a 75mm fantasy piece, but some of the early WIP images made me think of post-apocalyptic mad max style scenarios. So I'd like to do some minor conversions to him and reimagine the piece in that other setting. I've already got ideas for a story and scene for him, so I'm eager to get my hands on the piece and get going. Obviously that may all change once I have the figure in my hands, but for now that's my working plan!
I think you are wasting your talent and need to paint more space marines. I'll send you a few of my boxed sets. i hear batch panting is all the rage these days ;) I am all for the madmax theme. i have one in mind with a drag racer and a sexy anime girl that i never got around to for MV's MADMAX contest... or was that a drag queen and a street racer... not sure anymore...
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