The key to making anything look more interesting or even more realistic is layering of colours. I put my darkest shades on first, following the underside of any contours I've created. Then when that has dried, I use a dry brush technique (tiniest bit of paint on my brush) of a lighter shade, lightly dragging my brush along the shapes. Finally, I use an even lighter shade (almost off white) to highlight the most protruding shapes on his head.
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In Progress:
Completed props of 2009:
Quick Plastic Pumpkin Makeovers
Aucellus
The Underbiters
Marmota Monax
Favourite projects from 2008:
Peek-A-Boo Plant
Edmond's Abandoned Carousel
Mr. Flopsy
Finger Food
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