#vfefriday Maxximum Dragon

[jjjimi84]

Here is one I did for a real fell sweller, the vfe Dragon with the fancy ass sps system.

 

[Harry Klippton]

That came out so good

 

[jimilee]

You’re like the Jedi equivalent of an artist…

 

[benny_profane]

Beautiful! How many Dragons have you built at this point?

 

[jjjimi84]

That came out so good

You’re next buddy.

You’re like the Jedi equivalent of an artist…

That it the highest praise anyone could give me and it means a lot coming from you.

You are added to the list (again)

 

[jimilee]

You’re next buddy.

That it the highest praise anyone could give me and it means a lot coming from you.

You are added to the list (again)

Awww, you’re too kind. I’m honored to be on the list. Thank you for your consideration.

 

[jjjimi84]

Beautiful! How many Dragons have you built at this point?

I would have to check my list but I believe six live versions and four sps versions. Then I think I painted a dog on one twice

 

[Harry Klippton]

What's the comp knob do?

 

[jjjimi84]

What's the comp knob do?

Changes between clipping, really subtle except at the extremes

 

[jjjimi84]

Here is a montage of photos I was sending the recipient.


This is using flat enamel paint and an airbrush to create that shadow effect.



Here is my initial outline and lettering, at this stage I am using a brush to apply the primer and because of the dark background it was 3-4 coats.



This was the first colors I tried on but found the yellow too bright and the purple way too dark. I couldn’t see any black paint applied so had to regroup.

 

[jjjimi84]

Here is what I determined to be a better background to work with.

The boots are a mash of three different blacks and two browns to create that boot.

At this stage I am nailing down some of the details.



Now I have almost all of the coloring done.


This is final coloring just before the last bit of line work to make everything pop.

 

[swelchy]

Those knobs really set it off!

 

[Feral Feline]

What a great transmorgrification thread. Love seeing the build up of the artwork.

 

[szukalski]

Looks awesome. I really love your patience with the artwork.

 

[Paradox916]

That turned out great! Knocked another one out of the park man!

 

[jjjimi84]

Wow! Thank you all very much!