paintminion Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 For those who know me, I've been working on this project for awhile. The world is a small place, where my miniatures friend Bill, suddenly found out the dancer he's been drumming for for the past year, is my teacher and dance troupe leader from about 15 years ago. We'll be having a huge How We Did This on my website eventually (after Games Day Chicago), but if you check out the original JJ Models, you'll find we did a heck of a conversion on her to make her as similar to the real dancer who would be receiving this for her Birthday today. She's a HUGE model, but was fun working on, knowing it was for a friend to a dear old friend. We took out the dangling jewelry on the forehead and added bangs, lengthened the back of her hair, added a back panel skirt, filed and filled in the garters and join mid thigh, and we worked from numerous pictures to create the right eye/hair/skin/birthmarks, tattoos, etc. Then we had Jeff Wilhelm make a custom base for us from dark stained cherry, but we mismeasured because we didn't include the front panel. <shrug> Still, we think she looks good! Enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintminion Posted July 23, 2005 Author Share Posted July 23, 2005 And the back, with her distinctive Tattoo recreated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelcore Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Sue, that's absolutely stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattnuke Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Dear Lord, she looks like she's about to get up and move! I only wish I had half the skill that was involved here. Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukimura Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 That is excellent work! Bravo! Love to tattoo - how long did the whole thing take you? Man, its hard being surrounded by painters who are so much better then i am Oh well - Practice Makes Perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 WOW! Beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twjolson Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Wait, that's not a real girl? So should I not ask you for her phone number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastman Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 After seeing this as a WIP for the last month, it's too bad I didn't get to see the completed figure IRL. you did a great job on this one, especially with all the modifications to match the real person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordColdsteal Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 That is stunning.... your tallent and dedication show through on this... you are the kind of artist we all aspire to be. I tip my hat and my head to you... thank you so much for sharing such beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintminion Posted July 23, 2005 Author Share Posted July 23, 2005 Wait, that's not a real girl? So should I not ask you for her phone number? Welll...she is based on a real woman (not girl!), and I'd give you her phone number, but about 10 people would wack me in the head for giving out personal info to "strangers"! Here's a teaser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daHob Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Awe inspiring model.. dead sexy back tattoo... This is my favorite thread ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Snack Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 When I first saw it I said HOLY CRAP (that is one awesome paint job). Then I read it was also a conversion to match a real person... I am simply blown away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dargrin Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Totally jaw dropping fantastic!! What are the dimensions of this? Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikinglodge Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 I would say awsome and beautiful, must have been an awsome amount of work. thanks for sharing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugluk69 Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 For once I'm actually speechless.....*drools* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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