Tmmckinley Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 So here are my First attempts at Portraits of the Kids. I used a specific Phone App to help the process but didn't want to mention without permission from our MOD. Working on use of the Spiral blades, I like to think I am getting the hang of using them. Using 3/8 Birch for the primary cut and 1/8 Birch backer. I can say that since showing a few people at work what i have been doing it looks like I am working on Portraits for the next couple months. so included is the original Picture > picture after Phone App modification > finished product (still need to stain and sand some more) A couple of things I would like from the group please. Any modicications that may raise the appeal, what the heck should I charge, the current finished is about 5x7 and people are jumping on $40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Very good for the first attempt I think you need to shade the nose curves as they need to stand out, otherwise great work. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmmckinley Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Great tip, Do you think a darker Stain and not the black, So a light stain on the top darker on the cut and black backgroung. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thomas I would use a clear lacquer on the portrait myself and use a black background but if you use a different colour then everything will show that colour you'll have to try it with some coloured card and see what it looks like. In some cases I've used different colours cards for different parts eyes lips etc just experiment as what might be good for me might be rubbish for you. lol have fun. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmmckinley Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thank you I have been racking my brain to figure out how I could put more color into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Tung Oil will give it a darker more yellow color and then if you shellac top coat it it will get darker yet. Looks good though. Love how they interlock. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
multitom Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Good job on your first portrait and some very good tips by our friends here, to get a good end result, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 They LOOK GREAT! :thumbs: :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 They look great. If you have any options with your phone app, you can try to adjust for darker, lighter, more contrast, and other similar settings to see if you can bring out more detail. It's just a learning curve to see what you can actually do with the graphics editor you use. Sounds like you are in a good area to get a good price for your work! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 It looks as if you've got everything under control, your cuttings look good. I do agree with the statement that Roly made about the nose area, but, seeing as how this is the first I can only imagine how good you'll get. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 They are great for your first portraits. the phone app work well. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 For your 1st time.Fantastic! You have been given some Great advice here.I use black backer boards.Golden oak stain.Sometimes I get a burn effect.I may be the way I sand it,with the grain.Your off to a Great start.Looking forward to seeing more of your work.As for pricing?That to me is up to what people are willing to pay.you will have to feel the market.$40 Is Great for your Portraits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Very good work, both look very well done, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmmckinley Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 I would like to thank everyone for the Advice, since I have some pending orders I will get a few more with the tips provided so far, Thanks you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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