ClayB Report post Posted January 29, 2007 I just finished up with my latest Robb Barr project. I think this was the most challenging one yet. I am not exactly sure why that was, but it just seemed to be. I was pretty happy how it turned out. The irridecent colors really make it look cool. I think I should have practiced coloring the tail feathers before I did the ones on the picture, but I guess they will have to do. Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MatthewD Report post Posted January 29, 2007 Wow... looks great to me.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjbleather Report post Posted January 30, 2007 Real neat Clay. You are sure becoming a devote disciple of Robb Barr. He would have been real proud of your work. Did you use spirit dyes or acrylics for coloring. My guess is acrylic. But, one can do a good job of mixing the available color dyes if they have the knowledge of color mixing and patience. I believe Stohlman had a book that went into detail on color mixing if I am not mistaken. Carl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted January 30, 2007 Real neat Clay. You are sure becoming a devote disciple of Robb Barr. He would have been real proud of your work. Did you use spirit dyes or acrylics for coloring. My guess is acrylic. But, one can do a good job of mixing the available color dyes if they have the knowledge of color mixing and patience. I believe Stohlman had a book that went into detail on color mixing if I am not mistaken. Carl Thanks Carl (and glad you are back), I used all acrylics. I don't know how well it shows in the pictures, but I used some irredescent (sp) powders mixed with super sheen over the green and purple. It is really kind of neat how it makes the colors shimmer. I took a class last spring in Sheridan on coloring with spirit dyes, and did learn a little about how to use them. They say they will fade over time and that kind of scares me. I have a few more of Robb's pictures in different stages of completion. Once I get them all finished up, I am going to start working on something different for awhile. These have been kind of "safe" for me because Robb did the patterns, and walks you through it step by step on the videos. I have learned a lot doing them but I think it's time I see what I can do on my own. Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oscar B Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Great work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
