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“Dragon vs. Phoenix” Custom Artoyz Elements Earth Completed!
On 17, Jun 2010 | One Comment | In Artwork, Client, Customs, Other | By aw177
If you’ve been following along w/ my WIP pics for the past week or so, then you know that I was working on a custom Artoyz Elements Earth figure. My design, “Dragon vs. Phoenix” was complex and detailed, but so worth it after it was all finished! Props to my very patient client for waiting!!! Hope you like it! Go to my Flickr account for larger pics!
Work in Progress (WIP) Pics – Artoyz Elements Earth Part 6!
On 15, Jun 2010 | No Comments | In Artwork, Other, Tutorials | By aw177
Part 6 already? Lol, sorry for the late (again) post, but finally have a chance to post up part 6 of my WIP pics of Dragon vs. Phoenix. I hope you enjoyed this so far, and this custom is pretty much almost done!
Last time I left off w/ dragon side being somewhat done. There are a few more steps from this point, as I want the entire figure to be yellow colored. To do that, I have to color in parts that are white to yellow. Sounds simple, but tough since you have to be careful not to overlap the lines and if you do, go back over them w/ color again.
Work in Progress (WIP) Pics – Artoyz Elements Earth Part 5!
On 11, Jun 2010 | No Comments | In Artwork, Other, Tutorials | By aw177
Friday afternoon update – most people are probably waiting till 5pm to run out the door for the weekend, and here I am updating my blog w/ my latest WIP pics! Sorry for the late update, but better late than never. Here we go…
Work in Progress (WIP) Pics – Artoyz Elements Earth Part 4!
On 08, Jun 2010 | No Comments | In Artwork, Other, Tutorials | By aw177
Sorry, after a nice weekend, I am a bit late w/ part 4 of of my WIP Artoyz Elements Earth, Dragon vs. Phoenix. Last time we left off, I was outlining in black the rest of the Phoenix. I completed that side of the figure and will keep the final look of a secret till later! Right now, I concentrated on the Dragon side of the figure; I taped up another piece of paper + paper towel to keep the Phoenix side safe while I work. The paper towel is to prevent any unnecessary bumps or scraps against the Phoenix side.
Work in Progress (WIP) Pics – Artoyz Elements Earth Part 3!
On 04, Jun 2010 | No Comments | In Artwork, Other, Tutorials | By aw177
Ok part 3 of of my WIP Artoyz Elements Earth, Dragon vs. Phoenix. I left off w/ a few colors on the custom toy, time to keep adding colors.
Work in Progress (WIP) Pics – Artoyz Elements Earth Part 2!
On 02, Jun 2010 | One Comment | In Artwork, Other, Tutorials | By aw177
Ok here is Part 2 of my WIP Artoyz Elements Earth, Dragon vs. Phoenix. For those that missed part 1, just scroll to my last post. I left off w/ finishing the Sharpie outlines of the Phoenix,, now it’s time to add color.
People ask me how do you color in something so small and detailed, and my answer? Very carefully!
Work in Progress (WIP) Pics – Artoyz Elements Earth!
On 01, Jun 2010 | No Comments | In Artwork, Other, Tutorials | By aw177
Been working on this complex design custom for a little bit now, and w/ the consent of the owner, allowed me to post some work in progress (WIP) pics of it. Decided to do this so show how I work, how meticulous I am, and what goes into each AW177 art toy. Hope you like it and enjoy!
“Circuitz” – Custom Mr. Power Figure!
On 21, May 2010 | One Comment | In Artwork, Other, Shows | By aw177
“Circuitz” is the name of my entry for the Power Arts for Power Up – Mr. Power Custom Show, May 21 to June 1, 2010 from 6-9pm at ToyQube.
I’m attempting something different w/ this custom than my past ones – trying to move into a different approach/direction!
Check out pics at my Flickr: “Circuitz” AW177 Flickr
Latest Custom – Gundam?
On 21, Apr 2010 | No Comments | In Artwork, Other | By aw177
Custom Gundam anyone?
Custom paint job = pearl white + metallic silver + metallic black!
“Army Samurai” Custom 8″x10″ Wood Painting Commission
On 17, Dec 2009 | No Comments | In Artwork, Other | By aw177
I wrote this on my Flickr, but will add it to my blog as well.
“I met this cool kid named Gershwin while doing a sales transaction with him at ToyQube way back in the spring/summer time. He mentioned to me that he would be interested in getting some type of custom from me, but wasn’t sure what he wanted. Being that he just graduated high school, he didn’t have the funds for a custom toy, so he wanted a painting. He commissioned a painting of any of my artwork and due to other projects popping up, his commission was ‘kinda’ place on the back burner (sorry dude!). I recently learned that Gershwin joined the National Guard, so that he can make something of himself and earn enough money to go to college. What an inspiration he is to me, it’s not often you meet someone straight out of high school who is willing to do what it takes to make a better person of themselves! He leaves for boot camp early next year, so wanted to give him some inspiration before he goes…
Bear in mind doing paintings is not really my thing, but I tried to do the best I can. This painting is called “Army Samurai”, I tried to take elements from a soldier and combine it with the elements of a samurai.
Breakdown of the various elements:
– gas mask represents breathing clean air, exhaling whatever ills/troubles you and breathing in ‘clean’ life.
– Chinese opera mask to ward off evil and colored in USA colors of red, white and blue.
– demon decor on helmet also to ward off evil.
– yin yang represents balance.
– kanji symbols represent power (left one) and courage (right one).
– AK-47s represent go and kick some ass!
– Japanese rays represent…well just thought they would look cool!
I used paint markers, metallic flake paint and spray paint to create this 8″x10″ wood board painting.
Gershwin, I hope you like this painting and give you inspiration to do your best, be like swift, stealthy and honorable like the samurai, kick ass like the soldier and be all you can be! Enjoy bro!”
