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Creative => Customs Gallery => Topic started by: Sylvia on November 12, 2005, 10:38:48

Title: Sixties Chicks at the Tate
Post by: Sylvia on November 12, 2005, 10:38:48

(http://www.justforklicks.com/j4k/gallery/customs/tate/tate_type.gif)

David (Guarrenzino) and I added a few retro-inspired conversions recently at JustForKl!cks (http://www.justforklicks.com/j4k/main.html).

One of these is the figure I'm currently using as my avatar. Tim_w made some nice comments about it in my "Welcome" topic, so I thought he and the other PF members might like to see what the rest of "Peggy" looks like, if they haven't already visited the site. :) Though I do have to say she pales a little by comparison to "Jackie" (one of David's girls) who is also shown on this page. 8-)

(http://www.justforklicks.com/j4k/gallery/customs/tate/tate05.jpg) (http://www.justforklicks.com/j4k/gallery/customs/tate/tate.html)

Pease click the pic above and it will take you to J4K where you can see more pics which can be opened at larger sizes. :)

Title: Re: Sixties Chicks at the Tate
Post by: Tim_w on November 12, 2005, 11:08:12

Hello  Sylvia

Wow :o !! they are excellent and very pretty !! I have allways been a big fan of both your's and Davids work, the attention to detail and presentation never fails to amaze me. I am really looking forward to seeing more of your work !!

Kindest Regards  Tim

Title: Re: Sixties Chicks at the Tate
Post by: Morgan on November 12, 2005, 12:34:15

I second what Tim has allready said. Your painting skills are the most fantastic, so detailed. How do you do it?  :)

Title: Re: Sixties Chicks at the Tate
Post by: Psyche on November 12, 2005, 14:21:49

Attention to detail is right! Even the tiny paintings are authentic Tate replications (does "authentic replications" make any sense?) I love all 3 of your 60s ladies! Is Jackie the blonde? I still like that checkerboard dress the best! :D

Title: Re: Sixties Chicks at the Tate
Post by: Meg on November 12, 2005, 17:27:41

What every one else said

The attention to detail is wonderful
The dresses are perfect for the era.
the execution is amazing.

Share your secrets

Title: Re: Sixties Chicks at the Tate
Post by: Sylvia on November 12, 2005, 17:38:08

Thanks! :love:

I'm not sure what method David uses, whether he masks areas off or just relies on neat brush lines. Usually I don't bother with masking because it slows me down, but I did try it when I was working on that dress. Serenity has started a topic in the "How-To" board about getting [sharp edges when painting] (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=138.0), and I have posted my methods there. Hopefully those with better techniques than me will share their tips too. :)

Title: Re: Sixties Chicks at the Tate
Post by: Sylvia on November 15, 2005, 21:59:36

Quote from: Psyche on November 12, 2005, 14:21:49

Is Jackie the blonde?

Yes, that's her! :yup: David couldn't think of a name for her, so I called her Jackie due to the "Union Jack" design on her dress. ;D (Put those noodles away, Meg! :P)

If you move your mouse over the pics, a description of each one (including the girls' names) will come up in small boxes. I did it this way because I didn't want to clutter the page with additional captions under the photos. :)

Title: Re: Sixties Chicks at the Tate
Post by: Red on November 16, 2005, 02:21:02

Wow, way cool. I love Jackie's jacket and boots!  :yup: :yup: :yup:

Red

Title: Re: Sixties Chicks at the Tate
Post by: Meg on November 16, 2005, 16:42:19

I wouldnt be giving wet noodles for Jackie.
She is just too cool. 8-)
David must have spent a long time getting the laces just right on those boots :!: 

Title: Re: Sixties Chicks at the Tate
Post by: playmofire on November 23, 2005, 20:08:03

With that black and white theme in the clothes you've got the Mary Quant look to a tee.