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Post by charley1968 on Jul 6, 2006 22:23:11 GMT
I'm thinking of trying my hand at freehand.Now i could do with some input on little tricks and sleights-of-hand.(Thanx for setting that bug up my arse, jabberwocky!). All help appreciated..
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Post by Tim C on Jul 7, 2006 5:22:15 GMT
The only real help I can offer is to keep your paints thin and have a very steady hand and also a fine brush. Flow enhancer in your paint is also a good idea too.
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Post by jabberwocky on Jul 7, 2006 6:50:05 GMT
A couple of tricks I have used (or blatantly stole...hehe). Micron pens with a .005 nib have been great for me. I usually use them just for eyes, but I have used them for freehand design--see my blue reptus in my gallery for that. The other is a tutorial over at brushthralls.com. Here is the link www.brushthralls.com/Symbols/index.php |
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Post by charley1968 on Jul 7, 2006 15:33:32 GMT
Thankeee..
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Post by menace on Jul 10, 2006 6:24:14 GMT
To keep your hand steady you may find it useful to fix the mini down in a position comfortable to paint so you can steady your painting hand with your free hand...
You may also find it useful to laquer the area to be worked on first, this way if you make a disasterous stroke or it turns out tits up you can remove it without ruining the base area, i use a little brush soap and a old paintbrush (i've got good at cleaning it off... and giving up!)
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