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Post by Himmapaan on Jun 20, 2011 18:39:40 GMT
These five miniatures are all ACEO size at 3.5 x 2.5 inches. So once again, these views are much bigger than the originals. They were made as gifts for the attendees of the DTF meet-up in London. Protoceratops for Lea (Mnemosaurus).  Attenborosaurus for Dr. Adam. I think it was met with approval. ;D  Allosaurus for Rob (Crackington).  Brachiosaurus for Andrew (Dinolord).  Tyrannosaurus for Marc (Horridus).  |
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Post by arioch on Jun 20, 2011 18:58:07 GMT
Awesome ...gotta go to some meeting someday and earn my gift!
But why do you this that small? and more important... how? magical glasses?
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Post by DinoLord on Jun 20, 2011 18:58:30 GMT
Those are all as gorgeous as I expected! But I think it's a bit funny how the pictures are bigger than the actual thing.
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Post by Himmapaan on Jun 20, 2011 20:01:20 GMT
I post these larger on screen to compensate for not being able to hold the real things up close to examine them.  I had to do them small, otherwise I'd never have finished them. Each of these tiny pieces took me around three hours to do, believe it or not. ;D Besides, ACEOs seem to me the ideal size for a small gift. So yes, do join us one day... ;D |
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Post by neovenator08 on Jun 20, 2011 20:23:29 GMT
Awww, that's nice of you! I'm sad I wasn't there.  |
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Post by crackington on Jun 20, 2011 21:07:31 GMT
They are extremely beautiful Himmapaan, so many thanks again for the Allosaur.
Its got pride of place in my dino cabinet, I'll post a photo soon.
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Post by Himmapaan on Jun 20, 2011 21:44:11 GMT
You're very welcome, Rob. I hope there will be another meet-up in future, Neovenator. Perhaps you will manage it next time. |
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Jun 21, 2011 4:29:36 GMT
I love the Allosaurus ! ;D
( surprise, surprise eh ? ) lol
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Post by hkhollinstone on Jun 21, 2011 6:41:00 GMT
They are all gorgeous! I especially love the Protoceratops |
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Post by mnemosaurus on Jun 21, 2011 13:38:14 GMT
They are all gorgeous! I especially love the Protoceratops It's a thing of beauty and exceptional cuteness! I really like the way it scratches it's face and has it's eye closed. It's like it just woke up from a nap and it's still a bit drowsy. I am extremely happy with it!! |
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Post by Himmapaan on Jun 23, 2011 14:14:41 GMT
Thank you all! Chris K, I'm reeling from astonishment. ;D Here is the real secret to these tiny pieces (no secret at all, in fact).  I mostly draw with brushes these days (Andrew's Brachiosaurus for instance was entirely drawn with them), and these three very fine Chinese brushes are my staple for ink drawings. I've photographed them with a penny (same size as a US cent) and a standard size paperclip for some idea of scale. The one on the right may look comparatively large among the trio, but it comes to a very fine point. |
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Jun 23, 2011 19:04:00 GMT
Man I wish I had those while painting the eyes on those anime model kits I did...talk about SO much easier. The quality of materials and tools you have def increase what your able to achieve artistically.  |
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Post by Himmapaan on Jun 23, 2011 19:15:01 GMT
These may not be best suited for model-painting, though I daresay one could try! These Chinese brushes have quite long bristles which are perfect for carrying plenty of ink (which of course is what they're precisely made for traditionally) and other liquid media whilst still retaining a fine point, but that very aspect might shorten their lives if used with acrylics or enamels as they will clog rather easily. You can get quality sables for acrylics in most good art materials or craft stores. Those can be extremely fine too but will have much, much shorter bristles.
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Post by baryonyxraptor on Jun 23, 2011 19:48:05 GMT
Awww, that's nice of you! I'm sad I wasn't there. I'm sad I couldn't make it too. I recently bought 'Dinosaurs a field guide' and without blowing your trumpet too loudly Niroot, I personally think there would be improvement if you had some illustrations in it. |
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Post by Himmapaan on Jun 23, 2011 21:04:24 GMT
That's so kind of you, BR (please forgive me, I don't yet know your name), thank you. Perhaps another time in another book I might have that opportunity. I think the Field Guide feels most complete as Greg Paul's work alone, particularly as he undertook such an enormous task in producing it; besides the fact that I'm still highly ill-qualified (or at least still a nobody in the palaeo-world  ;D) to have contributed to something of this kind. |
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Post by Himmapaan on Jun 24, 2011 16:46:47 GMT
Something I've unearthed from several years ago.  For a larger view (recommended -- it enlarges twice) and some background nonsense, please visit its dA page. Merci beaucoup. |
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Jun 24, 2011 18:19:18 GMT
Cute !
Until recently I didn't know there were still birds with feathers on their legs like that... lol
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Post by hkhollinstone on Jun 24, 2011 20:17:37 GMT
That is Gorgeous Niroot!!!  |
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Post by arioch on Jun 24, 2011 20:25:06 GMT
Very nice! but whats the story behind Mr Eisenstein and Miss Rosalinde? |
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Post by bokisaurus on Jun 26, 2011 1:32:33 GMT
Wonderful as always Now, wish I was there just so I can have one of your drawings! ;D Look like you guys had a great time |
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;D) to have contributed to something of this kind.
