Paint your horse

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David B
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Paint your horse

Postby David B » Wed Mar 29, 2023 6:12 pm

I have a dozen or more horses to paint and would appreciate suggestions on paints, colours and techniques. I am inclined towards using acrylics and using different shades of undercoat, but how to get a realistic, convincing result is something that eludes me.

A few years ago, when I wasn't painting horses (typical!) I was shown a technique using oil paint which involved dabbing it on and leaving it to almost dry before removing the surplus paint with tissue and cotton buds (no thinner) which gave a pleasant glossy sheen. Unfortunately, I don't recall the detail.

Any tips, pointers, suggestions will be welcome. I would like to harvest the wealth of experience out there!

Brinkly
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Re: Paint your horse

Postby Brinkly » Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:39 pm

Evening David,

During the lockdown, I painted a few 28mm Napoleonic figures and used Games Workshop paints and techniques effectively when I tackled the horses.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKAnWRaeVLs

All the best,

Nick.

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Re: Paint your horse

Postby David B » Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:32 pm

Thanks, Nick.


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