Death Dealer in Swamp , from Frank Frazetta , WIP by Alex Castro

[Poisonous]

Looks great, where will the kit be available from when released?

[TNovak]

Originally Posted by aperson

It's a tough call what to do with a shadow area. We tried something new with exposing part of his face maybe it takes some of the mystery away for some people . Frank liked the idea so I went with it . I guess if there is enough negative feed back they won't go that route again , I personally like it . lator

I think it is a matter of personal preference. Like I said there were plenty of people complaining about the dark eyes on the Snow Giants and I imagine there will be those complaining in the opposite direction here, but I know in both cases it was approved by Frank F so I was just soliciting opinions, not offering a complaint. If you look closely at the Bowen FS Death Dealer it is almost a combo platter. Under his main helmet is what looks like a kerchief in the center and sort of robo-slats on the sides, all of which is basically black.

Just as an observation from a non-artist I think in some ways Frazetta's paintings must be difficult to sculpt and paint. I love his art as much as anyone, but his style is completely unique. For purposes of comparison, however, I will make a leap and say it is more like Rembrandt than Michelangelo in that his edges are often rough and ill defined. Shading and strange colors are a big part of his work. I was speaking with Micheal at Reel Art RE the Dark Kingdom and he told me that Frank specifically wanted a "loose" sculpt for the Dark Kingdom and the paint scheme they approved was to reflect that. I e-mailed Steve Lord when I got mine and I hope I was clear then, if not I will be now, I thought the sculpt was awsome but I didn't like the paint job, especially since I had seen Alex's which was much superior IMO.

In summary, I think your sculpts are great and obviously so does Frank Sr., as he has stated as much on his website, and that is more than good enough for me.

[Elia Cid]

Originally Posted by GentleMidget

Looks great, where will the kit be available from when released?

GentleMidget,

Try the Frazetta gallery they should have some answers!

http://www.frankfrazetta.com/ff/news/HTML/index.html

Thanks,

Alex

[brandonshiflett]

Really nice work. Armor is wicked.

Brandon
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[shiflettbrothers]

Paints look wicked, man.

Brandon

[Bullseye]

1/4 scale this must be huge. Very nice sculpt and great looking paintup.

['Nuff]

Another one to look forward to...Looks great Alex...

[ReturningSon]

Hey Alex

If this is an unpainted kit, are you thinking about offering a painting service for those who buy the kit?...

[Elia Cid]

Hi, all,

First just like to say thanks for your support, it’s not easy painting from a legend!

Just some different views of Steven Lord wonderful creation of Frazetta’s master piece Death Dealer in Swamp..!!





Close-up Death Dealer in Swamp , 1/4th scale limited edition resin kit, sculpted by Steven Lord,from Frank Frazetta Art Gallery, work in progress by Alex Castro ©

http://www.frankfrazetta.com/ff/news/HTML/index.html

[Elia Cid]

Originally Posted by ReturningSon

Hey Alex

If this is an unpainted kit, are you thinking about offering a painting service for those who buy the kit?...

No I’m not interested in reproductions I only do one of a kind figures, I would like to pass on my skills and concepts and teach the techniques that I have spent a live time on to others, to make sure they are not lost and to establish the art of panting statutes and miniature figures as a legitimate art form!

Alex