This is the first time I have ever painted a tiger, it's painted on artist canvas. Comments welcome
Neil
Posted by Kerry Hargraves (Member # 6837) on :
WOW! Airbrush? Really? That's practically photographic.
Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
That's awesome!
What do you coat your canvas with? I don't even see any texture or brush lines, it's almost as if it's a smooth board ?!
Posted by Darcy Baker (Member # 8262) on :
Nice work! Looks like he only brushed his baby teeth.
Posted by Mark Neurohr (Member # 2470) on :
OHMYGOSH!! Looks like a photo!
Excellent job!! Posted by George Perkins (Member # 156) on :
OUTSTANDING!!!!! Posted by Robert Larkham (Member # 2913) on :
I just don't know what to say.......HOLY CRAP THAT'S NICE!!!!!
Posted by Stephen Broughton (Member # 2237) on :
Incredible!
Posted by whitey2 (Member # 1265) on :
Thanks for the comments The canvas is one of those stretched on a frame ready to go, it's only the second time I have worked on canvas, it's a bit different to what I normally work on.
Posted by Andrew Cooke (Member # 8294) on :
Nice work! What paints do you use?
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Very close to perfection, a white dot on the eye would look good. Bill
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Wild! I'd love to see a work in progress project. FANTASTIC!
Posted by Bevin Finlay (Member # 2159) on :
Beautiful job. The colors are perfect. I'm about to try a canvas piece as a Christmas gift. Any tips or advice?
Posted by Justin Wharton (Member # 8303) on :
Would've gone for a different facial expression, as he seems slightly unnatural, but overall it's superb. Great detail, nice job!!!
Posted by Frank Smith (Member # 146) on :
Amazing! No suggestions or constructive criticism from me... How large is it?
Posted by whitey2 (Member # 1265) on :
The painting is 24" x 20" painted with water based paints made in Aust. for airbrushing. Bevin don't have any tips for painting on canvas, I just pretty much painted like I do onto paper. Neil, I did a step by step awhile ago of a dog I did, if you do a search it might still be around.
Neil
Posted by Michael R. Bendel (Member # 5847) on :
Where did you learn to airbrush like that?
Now that's some God given talent, huh Todd? Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Thanks Neil, Michael that's just it, it is a God Given Talent, or just plain talent period. I know that you have to practise technique, but you have to possess talent to begin with. How many times have I heard one of my customers say they are going to start Airbrushing only to discover that they have never drawn anything in their lives to begin with.... they think all you have to do is push on the button and Art sprays out. lol My only wish is that, if I practice enough, I may someday be able to paint "half" as good as Neil and Bevin.
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Neil, That is simply outstanding. It's amazing what you did the "first" time?! I touched my computer screen and I could feel the fur! I've always wanted to airbrush.
Posted by Elaine Beauchemin (Member # 136) on :
Plain superb! WOW! Must be very impressive to see your work in real life Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
quote:Now that's some God given talent, huh Todd? [Wink]
No question.
Posted by Ricky Jackson (Member # 5082) on :
Man what a great job! I totally agree with Bill Ridel about the catchlight; it's THE most important bit of paint in the painting. The fur is incredible. My suggestion would be to add a little more organic nature to the nose, teeth and the gums. Canvas is my mortal enemy, LOL.
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