Here is my first attempt at painting a mountain lion for a customer, hummmm, I guess I need more practice but she said it looks great so I am happy.
Here is my first attempt at painting a mountain lion for a customer, hummmm, I guess I need more practice but she said it looks great so I am happy.
Tom Watson
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Great Job Tom. I love the setting
Leo Davenport
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It looks great Tom!! She should love it.
If the customer is happy, be happy.
I know what you mean about painting being tough though-- trust me I know! I found that when I switched to a truer "3d" type pattern it made it possible for me to "dry brush" over black which helps the natural-looking details stand out a bit.
I'm definitely still working on it.
Nice looking job and thanks for sharing,
Lawrence
Looks great! I think sometime we are our own worst crittic. Hope that made sense.
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Oh the apostrophe!!!! Good job Tom!! Lol just kidding about the apostrophe I tell the customer it is grammatically incorrect, but if they want it I will put it in. But please if anybody ask it was your ideal! I have yet to put an apostrophe on a sign! Sorry it is a thing with me!!! Nice job on the sign!
When I paint a animal I find one on the net and try to copy the photo. I paint the main color first, let dry and then add the other colors. Looks good Tom! I don't post unless I like the sign!
Ike
Thanks guys you are the BEST!! Rick thanks for the suggestions on painting, the design did not have the apostrophe in the sample,as I do most of my customers now and she asked me to put in. Just can't out guess them. Thanks Lawrence for the suggestion, I will try that next time. I repainted it several times until I was pleased. A friend gave me a PBS Bob Ross cd to watch, he makes it look so simple.
Tom Watson
Two CW's and D.C.-Top Mount Insert @ Ringneckblues.com Get the dust out!!
50" X 48" PDJ Pilot Pro CNC http://www.pdjinc.com
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Watsons Wooden Words http://www.signsinwood.com & Messages in Wood http://www.messagesinwood.com/
That's a darn good paint job Tom. Pat yourself on the back. I like the bright blue background as it sure makes the cat stand out.
Thanks Sharon! That means a lot to me coming from you. Everyone has been so helpful in helping to grow my skills.
Tom Watson
Two CW's and D.C.-Top Mount Insert @ Ringneckblues.com Get the dust out!!
50" X 48" PDJ Pilot Pro CNC http://www.pdjinc.com
Check out my Facebook page for current carvings at http://www.facebook.com/signsinwood
Watsons Wooden Words http://www.signsinwood.com & Messages in Wood http://www.messagesinwood.com/
Pretty Cool.. I see nuttin wrong with the paint job... Sometimes we're our own worst critics... That's a good thing though cause it keeps us striving to do better... If U settle, ur done...
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