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Post by Aza on Apr 11, 2015 15:40:43 GMT
I painted this lion stencil, but the first 3 dark layers were damaged when spraying. Here it is next to the first version. Do you think the missing layers affect it too much, or is it still ok without them?  |
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Post by dashboll on Apr 11, 2015 15:50:57 GMT
I painted this lion stencil, but the first 3 dark layers were damaged when spraying. Here it is next to the first version. Do you think the missing layers affect it too much, or is it still ok without them? I'm no expert but considering it looks more like a photo than stencil work I'd say you've got away with it  |
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Apr 11, 2015 17:41:14 GMT
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Post by IggyWiggy on Apr 11, 2015 17:41:14 GMT
I painted this lion stencil, but the first 3 dark layers were damaged when spraying. Here it is next to the first version. Do you think the missing layers affect it too much, or is it still ok without them? Still looks great regardless. However, a side by side comparison does highlight the differences. Love the whiskers on the right hand piece. Good work. |
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Apr 11, 2015 18:21:14 GMT
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Post by mikeydread on Apr 11, 2015 18:21:14 GMT
Really like the darkness of the left lion but need the whiskers from the right. imho |
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Apr 11, 2015 18:33:37 GMT
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Post by Aza on Apr 11, 2015 18:33:37 GMT
Really like the darkness of the left lion but need the whiskers from the right. imho Yeah perhaps I should spend a few hours cutting at least some of the darker details in. I like the darker one, but as I know what's missing from it, can't help but be drawn to the missing parts. |
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Apr 11, 2015 19:04:58 GMT
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Post by adman on Apr 11, 2015 19:04:58 GMT
I painted this lion stencil, but the first 3 dark layers were damaged when spraying. Here it is next to the first version. Do you think the missing layers affect it too much, or is it still ok without them? Amazing work – prefer the one on the right, a little more texture/brightness gives the image a lift. (Edit) just looked again... the darkness on the cheek (do lions have cheeks?) and under the chin really add an extra dimension. In short what mickeydread said  |
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Apr 11, 2015 19:11:58 GMT
Post by adman on Apr 11, 2015 19:11:58 GMT
Not yet mate, I caught some sickness bug off of a colleague so i haven't cut the last layer yet  I'm hoping to start cutting it tomorrow - then paint maybe Tuesday or Wednesday depending on how long it takes lol. Your lion looks awesome mate! Cheers, look forward to yours I paint each layer after cutting, I don't know how you hold off and resist  These ones sure do take a long time to cut, lost count of how many hours I spent on the lion. I can believe it, so much amazing detail – how long do they take to complete (roughly) |
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Post by dazarino on Apr 11, 2015 21:13:12 GMT
Fantastic insight in the process, please post more pics and update on the progress
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Post by Aza on Apr 12, 2015 7:34:09 GMT
Loving the stencil work aza and Opie, can only imagine the time spent, would be great to see some work in progress shots if available. fantastic work (why lions)? I used this lion just because I loved the photo. I have yet to create stencil from my own image, I really should get on to that but I keep getting drawn to photos I admire. Here are a few shots taken during the process:    |
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Apr 12, 2015 7:44:56 GMT
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Post by dashboll on Apr 12, 2015 7:44:56 GMT
Does look great Aza and do agree - you need to be doing your own next |
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Apr 12, 2015 20:55:42 GMT
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Post by (sic) on Apr 12, 2015 20:55:42 GMT
Absolutely amazing Aza. I've got so many questions. Thanks for the process pics. What's the secret to mastering the overspray?
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Post by notmattl on Apr 12, 2015 21:04:06 GMT
Said it before, but will say it again, Aza you really have mastered the whole stencil thing. the layers on that Lion are just crazy and the final piece is…wow |
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Apr 12, 2015 21:06:48 GMT
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Post by zippy on Apr 12, 2015 21:06:48 GMT
Looks good Aza. Prefer the tonal values on the oneon the right. |
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Post by cymruplan on Apr 12, 2015 21:46:06 GMT
Great to see the process and a real skill you have there Aza.
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Apr 12, 2015 21:49:34 GMT
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Post by matp on Apr 12, 2015 21:49:34 GMT
Excellent work AzaHave you considered using Mylar sheets? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 21:49:55 GMT
Really pleased you're posting on here Aza, as I looked on with interest at your work on the other side. The lions look great and very crisp.
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Post by Aza on Apr 13, 2015 5:36:42 GMT
What happened to the Amateur Art Thread? I've been given my own thread...this is slightly embarrassing! Cheers though if you think I should have one, very flattering. I suppose I better do something original now |
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Apr 13, 2015 5:39:40 GMT
Post by Aza on Apr 13, 2015 5:39:40 GMT
Absolutely amazing Aza. I've got so many questions. Thanks for the process pics. What's the secret to mastering the overspray? Just ask away if you have any questions What's the difference between overspray and underspray? Or is it the same thing? If you mean the paint getting under the stencil, then it's just a selection of weights. I'll take a photo later as I am spraying another layer so you can see what I use. |
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Apr 13, 2015 5:42:39 GMT
Post by Aza on Apr 13, 2015 5:42:39 GMT
Looks good Aza. Prefer the tonal values on the oneon the right. Thanks zippy. Yeah that one is much better, unfortunately the 3 darkest stencils were so delicate that they were ruined in the spraying. These stencils were cut on 90gsm A1 paper, so are extremely flimsy. The thought of cutting those 3 layers out again filled me with dread. |
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Post by Aza on Apr 13, 2015 5:44:35 GMT
Excellent work AzaHave you considered using Mylar sheets? Thanks mat. Not tried Mylar yet. I think the closest to that I have tried was laminated paper, but that ended up a bit too thick. I shall have to do a test with Mylar, would it run through a printer ok? |
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Apr 13, 2015 5:47:22 GMT
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Post by Aza on Apr 13, 2015 5:47:22 GMT
Cheers, look forward to yours I paint each layer after cutting, I don't know how you hold off and resist These ones sure do take a long time to cut, lost count of how many hours I spent on the lion. I can believe it, so much amazing detail – how long do they take to complete (roughly) Cheers adman. I lost count on the time I spent on this, but I would say 50-60 hours. Definitely testing on the patience. |
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Apr 13, 2015 6:20:58 GMT
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Post by dashboll on Apr 13, 2015 6:20:58 GMT
What happened to the Amateur Art Thread? I've been given my own thread...this is slightly embarrassing! Cheers though if you think I should have one, very flattering. I suppose I better do something original now no pressure mate haha |
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Post by ZeBigBoss on Apr 13, 2015 6:27:47 GMT
Excellent work AzaHave you considered using Mylar sheets? Thanks mat. Not tried Mylar yet. I think the closest to that I have tried was laminated paper, but that ended up a bit too thick. I shall have to do a test with Mylar, would it run through a printer ok? Great work Aza !! Really nice to see you are successfully mastering stencil art. The problem with less-thick paper is that it is hard to spray outside or on upright canvas. Do you spray flat or upright ?? Mylar paper is popular indeed. If you want a thin easy to cut paper, and cheap, consider trying these thin laminated pouches that are use to laminate document. It is thin but will last well with time; also there is a one side which is coated and smooth, and one side which is a bit sticky, so it is perfect to cut - chinahufeng.en.alibaba.com/product/494981539-50090738/Laminating_pouches_A4_125mic.htmlThe one with extra layer is better (especially at shin) but then quality is there so both are great ! Cheers |
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Apr 13, 2015 6:40:06 GMT
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Post by Aza on Apr 13, 2015 6:40:06 GMT
Thanks mat. Not tried Mylar yet. I think the closest to that I have tried was laminated paper, but that ended up a bit too thick. I shall have to do a test with Mylar, would it run through a printer ok? Great work Aza !! Really nice to see you are successfully mastering stencil art. The problem with less-thick paper is that it is hard to spray outside or on upright canvas. Do you spray flat or upright ?? Mylar paper is popular indeed. If you want a thin easy to cut paper, and cheap, consider trying these thin laminated pouches that are use to laminate document. It is thin but will last well with time; also there is a one side which is coated and smooth, and one side which is a bit sticky, so it is perfect to cut - chinahufeng.en.alibaba.com/product/494981539-50090738/Laminating_pouches_A4_125mic.htmlThe one with extra layer is better (especially at shin) but then quality is there so both are great ! Cheers Thanks that's another option to try, although I am reluctant to start sticking together many small sheets, although I fear I may have to. Getting stuff printed at A1 is not cheap I spray flat at moment. I did try using laminated paper before, which I used spray adhesive to stick to the canvas, but that proved to be not very practical as I struggled to get it to lay flat on the canvas. That method worked fine on wood though, as it didn't have the flexibility of a canvas. It's all a learning curve really with plenty of trial and error. |
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Post by Aza on Apr 13, 2015 6:41:23 GMT
Here's my system of weights  |
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I'm hoping to start cutting it tomorrow - then paint maybe Tuesday or Wednesday depending on how long it takes lol. 
