Stewart Report post Posted January 18, 2022 I just put this one together for tracing. The background will not be traced,will tool. I think I am confident to take my own pictures Of scenery and work with them. At least for backgrounds. I have this idea of a moss laden tree over a pond, a bass jumping out of the cattails after a Redwing Black Bird. So to do it right with the correct angles i will have to do it myself. See what happens Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted January 18, 2022 Keep digging! There's likely the rest of that tractor in there somewhere. Can't wait to see the finished painting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart Report post Posted January 21, 2022 On 1/18/2022 at 1:58 PM, alpha2 said: Keep digging! There's likely the rest of that tractor in there somewhere. Can't wait to see the finished painting. The digging needed is a video of how to paint straw. Tooling straw is almost as bad. The paint ,it seems, needs to be a certain texture. to wet and runs and if 's to heavy than a one or two hair brush bogs down. i am not backing off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted January 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Stewart said: The digging needed is a video of how to paint straw. Tooling straw is almost as bad. The paint ,it seems, needs to be a certain texture. to wet and runs and if 's to heavy than a one or two hair brush bogs down. i am not backing off. If you have the tools you can make as straw stamp. Flatten a stainless bolt head and then cut some random lines with a small triangle file like the stamp on the left. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted January 21, 2022 On 1/18/2022 at 6:35 AM, Stewart said: I have this idea of a moss laden tree over a pond, a bass jumping out of the cattails after a Redwing Black Bird. I close my eyes and can see your vision. peaceful. LOVE Spanish moss hanging from old Oaks I also have a vision of a moss covered old oak tree in a old cemetery with dilapidated wrot iron fence around it, Church with a steeple in the back ground. under the tree are leaning head stones with the names of fallen Brothers I want this as a full back tattoo but lack the drawing skills Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart Report post Posted January 22, 2022 23 hours ago, chuck123wapati said: If you have the tools you can make as straw stamp. Flatten a stainless bolt head and then cut some random lines with a small triangle file like the stamp on the left. I do have the tools and a flexible drimal. The thing is i am dead set on creating them with brush strokes If making a tool then It would be the same with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart Report post Posted January 22, 2022 21 hours ago, Frodo said: I close my eyes and can see your vision. peaceful. LOVE Spanish moss hanging from old Oaks I also have a vision of a moss covered old oak tree in a old cemetery with dilapidated wrot iron fence around it, Church with a steeple in the back ground. under the tree are leaning head stones with the names of fallen Brothers I want this as a full back tattoo but lack the drawing skills I lack drawing skills also. Cut ,paste and trace. I have an oak tree in the front yard that fits the bill. Goes for the pond and I know where there are cattails. You know i never knew that I would be creating images that draws memories up that are pleasant and personal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted January 22, 2022 Meadowlark is a favorite. Distinctive song from solitary bird pearched along the edge of a pasture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted January 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Stewart said: I lack drawing skills also. Cut ,paste and trace. I have an oak tree in the front yard that fits the bill. Goes for the pond and I know where there are cattails. You know i never knew that I would be creating images that draws memories up that are pleasant and personal. Only cats with hats can do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart Report post Posted January 22, 2022 51 minutes ago, Frodo said: Only cats with hats can do it. Scooter Stewat P.I. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted January 22, 2022 On 1/21/2022 at 3:53 AM, Stewart said: The digging needed is a video of how to paint straw. Tooling straw is almost as bad. The paint ,it seems, needs to be a certain texture. to wet and runs and if 's to heavy than a one or two hair brush bogs down. i am not backing off. lay down a dark background color first then lay in your grass using different shades of the straw color. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart Report post Posted January 22, 2022 14 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: lay down a dark background color first then lay in your grass using different shades of the straw color. Thats the way i am doing it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart Report post Posted January 22, 2022 5 hours ago, TomE said: Meadowlark is a favorite. Distinctive song from solitary bird pearched along the edge of a pasture. They were every all over around here. Lutz,Fla was a grove and diary land. Then around the late 60's development started. Kids saw money from selling land instead of using it. Fast money Quail are gone also Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted January 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Stewart said: They were every all over around here. Lutz,Fla was a grove and diary land. Then around the late 60's development started. Kids saw money from selling land instead of using it. Fast money Quail are gone also There are few quail left in MO as well. Small farms becoming subdivisions. Makes my day when I see a meadowlark. Look forward to seeing your project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart Report post Posted January 25, 2022 Well ,it's done. No redo. "Tractor Hood In Straw". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted January 25, 2022 That came out pretty darn good and yes i do! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites