Venom: WIP 4

Another update; one where I was hoping to get more done, BUT...Starcraft got in the way. lol 

Anyways, I continued adding more layers, giving him texture and setting up wire armatures for his suit to pop out of his body.
I foresee another week of sculpting, unless I go gusto tomorrow; I'll see. 

Enjoy. 

Venom: WIP 3

A little sneak peak of what I have in mind for my Venom kit. As you can see, I don't want his symbiote suit to be clean and smooth. I prefer Venom to have a putrid feel, nothing constant, a suit in complete chaos. This piece will be my interpretation of Venom. 

Hope you all like.

My homemade spray booth! lol

Venom: WIP 2

Here is an update to Venom. 

I've puttied up all those cracks and crannies, sanded them down and hope it would be smooth, but because the parts are plastic with a glossy finish, it was difficult to see the imperfections. SOOOOO, what do you do? You spray the damn thing with a neutral colours because the imperfect contours will cast shadows, revealing areas I need to touch up on.

BUT, some imperfections will be kept, why? You'll see ;)

*RAWR*

Note: The legs are not glued to the body yet.

Note again: sanding fail. Need to putty up again. You see what I mean in the pics

There use to be a seam line down the leg. Touch up win!

See? Putty fail

BLEEEEEEEAAAHHH!!

Promises

My thoughts on "Promises". 

As early as the 12th century, when Japanese warriors lived by the code of Bushido, the way of the warrior, it was said that practictioners did not make promises, becuase the very words that came out, are a "promise" in itself. 

Thus, I am starting to turn away from making "promises" 

What is a promise? 

An obligation to deliver and the requestor feeling the need to place an obligation upon them due to the lack of trust. 

Now imagine a world where sincerity was absolute, thus making simple speech a display of integrity. 

There would be no fear, "trust" wouldn't be an issue.

It may seen idealistic, but is it really that farfetched? Is integrity and sincereity that diffficult to display? 

Think about it and just imagine...

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Its simple.
Cause and Effect

A word on Art and Creativity

 A painting & modeling blog from Germany I follow posted their insight on art and creativity. This is what they said:

"you cannot TEACH art; creativity simply exists
you cannot STUDY it; you have to stop disallowing it's flow by getting intellect and the mind in between
you cannot BE an ARTIST; you are a being, every person is a creator
Your current education system and the study of aesthetics is one of dis-empowerment and deals with lower energies. It makes your heart stop feeling and your mind start thinking. when you judge creation you miss the whole point of it. Listen to your inner guidance."

...your thoughts?

Venom: Reference Material

I just want to share some reference material. This will give you all an idea how this bad boy will look once completed, at least how I want him to look. *cross fingers*

He is going to be one slimy, stringy mother f*cker! 

*RAWR*

Venom: WIP 1

Some of you have requested WIP pics...so they are.

I've begun my rework on the venom kit. First thing to do was disassemble the kit to sand down edges and fill in any gaps from my awesome gluing back in the days. If you look REALLY closely, I didn't ensure proper fit between different pieces...terrible! 

This was the initial assembly and paint-job. I'll be using this as reference later, to do a 'before' and 'after' comparison.

Take note of this amazing paint-job... -_-|||

This is where i begin re-sculpting the joints and filling in any seam lines that did not connect during the initial assembly

Nothing too impressive to see here, as this is the tedious stage of sculpting, sanding, re-sculpting, re-sanding, etc etc.This step may take several hours to ensure all joints and connections are smooth and cohesive. BUT, if it works out, it will create a wonderful base to paint on...where the real magic begins ;) 

In the mean time, feast your eyes on my dismembered Venom. lol

...till next time

How I started painting models...

I started my model painting hobby many years ago with Marvel figurines. It was one of those things I liked as a kid:

- the Marvel Universe

- art

- and collecting things

...so what was more suited than collecting figurines from the Marvel Universe, which also acted as a canvas for me to start something I never realized would last until today.

Back then, I think I was 12 (could be younger), I was so proud of my first piece; it was Ghost rider. I remember it being a challenge because I had to paint the flames on his wheels, it was such a doozy trying to figure out how to do it. I eventually did it and I was so happy with the results! LOL. 

I then went on purchasing the following:

- Spiderman

- Venom

- The Hulk

- The Thing

- Storm

(not in chronological order)

Each one got progressively harder in terms of technique and requirement. For instance, Spiderman...HOW THE HELL WAS I SUPPOSE TO PAINT THE WEB ON HIS COSTUME?! @_@

But anyways, I figured since my skills, technique and creativity have improved, I would go on a treasure hunt in my basement and find these lost and forgotten models and give them a face lift (sometime in the future). 

Without further adieu, the painted pieces I was so proud of...

My flame work I was so proud of. LOL (pitiful)

 

AMAZING WORK HUH?! I know!!! hahaha

Leave me alone! I was young! =p

Storm and The Thing are not here because Storm is missing an arm and The Thing...well...its The Thing. No one likes The Thing. LOL. I don't intend on fixing those two up. 

I think I'lll begin with Venom and Spidey. Followed up with The Hulk and then if I feel like it, Ghost Rider. (Nicholas Cage ruined Ghost Rider for me).

If laziness doesn't win, I'll come around and fix these up!
Let see what happens...

RX-78-2 ver.Ka - W.I.P 1

I've decided to get back into Gundam plastic modeling, aka "Gunpla". Being the geeky Asian I am, its time to make my mech-toys presentable.

Since I've started this hobby, I've simply just built them and put them on display, not worrying about seam lines, flash from the plastic spruce, or painting them. Two reasons:

1. lazy

2. needed an airbrush. 

But now that I've purchased my IWATA HP-CS Eclipse, its time to go artsy fartsy on these mechs! 

My next display piece will be the RX-78-2 ver. Ka (to those that know Gundam models). Full effort will be put into this model, (that means hours of sanding), painting and creating a display base. 

Why do this? Cuz I can! 

I have the creative juice and technique to turn a plastic toy into a display piece AND I like to take something ordinary and make it extraordinary!! *rawr!*  

Work station

Sanding down the support for engine boosters

...till next time.

First Lesson of 2011

Life is a story where things work at a particular time. Though presently unknown, it is always clearer when you turn back the pages. Stay true to yourself and help those you can. Just know that, sometimes the individuals you really want to help, are those you cannot. 

My first lesson of 2011.

My Rainy Day

It feels what it seems.

Why does it feel like I am not allowed to express my sadness, my disappointment, or my complaints. When the voice cries, I feel the need to stop the world for it, but when the voice is my own, its like watching a stormy day.

Your tears, your cowardliness, your silence, does not and will not mend my frown.

Easy come, easy go, thats just how you live

Take, take, take it all but you never give

Once upon a time I told myself, my complaints are meaningless, a waste of energy. When all it takes is a little effort and my emotions can be controlled.
But, I guess we all need to vent sometimes, right? Please tell me I am right. That, it is okay feel like a rainy day?

I'm sad. 

That is all, but like before, its not important.