ok guys I think if you read the other posts before this earlier today and I described all the problems, pitfalls etc of using latex based paints and problems relating to texture, I shouldnt have to repeat myself, Several wanted to know if I could post photos to help explain the problems in more detail, It is hard to do, because I got upset over the way this went and then I totally took all the paint off, and was embarrased to have someone look at it, artists can get upset and tempermental over little things, but for the good of the Pleos and those that love them and for those that are trying to paint them, , I thought I would do it anyway. I think a picture explains where I am going a lot more than words ever can. Crewella, you asked about how the paints felt, well I think they felt a lot like the Pleo Rb skin, but not quite as smooth because of the bumpiness but not the same as the inks over bumpy skin, I was using matte paint pretty much and it didn't have that shiny look the inks did, which was more realistic and what I was going for, The latex paint is very thick and not watery at all, nothing like the inks. I was using sponge for the first coat and also for the second colors, with only a tiny brush for around lips and eyes and to touch up, the paint dries very very fast even to the touch, like in less than 30 minutes, I did let the first lavender coat "cure" for a full 24 hrs before I tryed anymore coats, I do think one coat would work, as I had a lavender color and it only took one coat to cover all the green ,just going back to get any spots I missed, little areas. ( the inks took more than one coat to get full coverage, mostly two in most spots, some spots grabbed the color faster with inks..but I loved the texture showing through with inks..) If you wanted a Plain Generic Pleo with just one basic coat color and perhaps doing the lines like you did with Python Pleo, then MAYBE, Perhaps it woud work, but trying to add more color on top or shading with latex paint is very very tough cause it justs sits on top of the first layer. If you look at the face you can see what I mean compared to the face of Inked Pleos, and I used very little color paint on this area, the reddish was the least that showed any problem, but around the cheeks etc, I could see the problem with texture not beng what I wanted it to be. It looked oK, but it was not what I WANTED IT TO BE... :(I just did not feel comfortable and kept looking for another solution and even when I got a look or pattern I thought I liked, but wasn't sure anyone in the Mainstream would like, I still did not like the Texture, that was the deal killer for me, If it can't look like Reptile or Dinosaur Skin, then it can't be looking like what I would think a Pleo looks like. Just like painting a Bird, but with flatness and not looking like it has feathers, do you know what I am trying to say, I think Crewella can understand having a background in makeup, she should get it. I was just getting ready to buy more latex paints and luckiky stopped in teh nick of time, already having spent over $50.00 on supplies, it is time to rethink my plan, I have the paints and inks, just need a break. I still do like the lavendar idea, but kow when to stop, yu have to have the inspiration to go on. I know I can do better than this, and that is what stopped me before making things worse. Also this is a Pleo with great skin and no wear hardly at all, It was nice to see how much scrubbing with soap and water could remove the paint and not damage the Pleos skin. Hope this helped answer any questions. Another Avatar Pleo will surface soon, just need a mental break.
RWM AKA " The Mad Pleo Painter of the Redwoods' Guess the title fits..
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