Re: Band Royal Horse Guards circa 1953
Hi Scott - for me - I liken it to learning to swim (a long time ago now - but I still remember it). At first - you are a bit afraid of it. Very tentatively, you enter the water - and can think of nothing but drowning - sharks - octopusseses - sea monsters - or anything else BUT swimming. Later, when you've "got it" - it becomes such fun - you just can't wait to get in there.
Well - it's the same with castings - and learning how to paint - your way. At first you think - "What if I mess up?" All that dosh down the drain. In addition, for you, you have been brave enough to show all of the Treefroggers how you are going to do it (brave lad!). All pressures like the sea creatures above! Sounds like you can see that you haven't made any mess-ups - and yes - this is fun!
Great - another painter is born. I'm so pleased for you - as I have found it is hugely addictive, and just a sheer pleasure to see something almost coming alive as you go. I know that I will never be a great painter - but that's never been too important for me. As long as they are "not bad" - that'll do for me. I started late - and the only way for me is probably downhill now.
You, however, are young enough to "get good" or even better - so I do hope you persevere. There will be times when you do something wrong - or "mess up". Just put it down - let it dry - work out what went wrong - and rescue it. I haven't told anyone about some of my pieces that were originally "difficult" for me. And neither do you. Just persevere - and you will get there, Im sure.
You have made a good start - and all looks good. Best of luck with the next part.
One tip that worked for me for the State Dress - is paint all the tunic gold first - then - when dry, paint in the low relief colour carefully. Much easier to do, that way. However - work out a way that suits you! :salute:: johnnybach
