Joe's collection (5 Viewers)

[joesgis]

I used to have the talent, but now my eyesight is fading, my hands aren't nearly as steady, and, when I make the time, the results aren't anything close to Joe's!{sm2}

I feel time urgency because of the exact symptoms you describe, Louis. I have learned how to steady my hands better though. I have shaky hands as I can be somewhat charged w/ nervous energy. I had to learn how to breathe right while being intensely focused on a figure. I had to keep the breathing aspect at the forefront of my mind until it became more automatic. Now I can paint a figure and even find moments of relaxation in it. :smile2: You can kinda get in a zone. As for the eye thing, I just keep getting stronger lenses.

Joe

 

[joesgis]

Here's a recent acquisition that I love....
Joe

 

[zblang]

WOW! What a flag! Absolutely stunning figure joe!

 

[zblang]

Also, the red on red of the fabric is amazing. So subtle yet beautifully done

 

[jazzeum]

The imperial lion really stands out.

 

[AJ82]

Absolute gem Joe - you can almost feel the wind

 

[joesgis]

WOW! What a flag! Absolutely stunning figure joe!

Also, the red on red of the fabric is amazing. So subtle yet beautifully done

Thanks Zach! I love the red fabric too! I'll never know how Russian artists can paint such tiny, controlled patterns.
Joe

 

[joesgis]

Absolute gem Joe - you can almost feel the wind

Thanks Azi! I agree, this figure really creates that illusion.

Joe

 

[joesgis]

The imperial lion really stands out.

Brad,
That's my favorite aspect of the paint work- the style of lion. The lions look like something that's actually from that era.

Joe

 

[OzDigger]

Hi Joe, that's a stunning mounted figure, I can certainly see why these models are popular with collectors.

 

[joesgis]

Hi Joe, that's a stunning mounted figure, I can certainly see why these models are popular with collectors.

Hi Matt,
Thank you! I've been lucky to get some nice pieces over the years. This is definitely among the very best of 'em.

Cheers,
Joe

 

[Louis Badolato]

Joe,

The banner is astounding! Is that hand painted Tinplate?

Louis

 

[joesgis]

Joe,

The banner is astounding! Is that hand painted Tinplate?

Louis

Louis,

It's hand painted thin copper material, like shim stock. I'm glad you like it!

Joe

 

[joesgis]

This Janissary just arrived from Russia and I wanted to share it.
Joe

 

[zblang]

He’s a beauty! I love the shield and patterns in the clothing

 

[joesgis]

He’s a beauty! I love the shield and patterns in the clothing

Thanks Zach! I'll never know how they do such fine, crisp details. It blows my mind

Joe

 

[wds0855]

The patterns on that Janissary figure are fantastic, mesmerizing even.

Walt

 

[Gebhard]

Incredible details, the talent on display is just from another world.

 

[joesgis]

I picked up some TG German officers and a guard, and they're really well done - very nice sculpts and painting. I really like the skin tones they achieved.

Joe

 

[villagehorse]

Agree Joe, these look even better in your setting from the stock photos. These should move quickly for TG. Robin.