Flesh Tones 2 - skin finish

JSA · 10-24-2006, 04:20 PM

The original Flesh Tones thread finally got me to post one of
my longest pondered about questions on skin tones.

Here is a custom painted Superman bust by Dan Cope:

It has a flat finish on it overall.

Here are pictures of the factory paintjob on Soulfire Grace and Supergirl:

My question is this - How the heck can I achieve the same tones and
sheen as on the two girl statues above? I want that smoothe and semi
shiny tone to them that looks so sharp. What types of paints are used
on them as opposed to the DC Supes bust above, that results in such a
different finish on them? Enamel vs. Acrylic perhaps? I'm totally clueless
on these, so any explanation of the difference I see would be appreciated,
as I want to achieve the level of fine detail shown on the two ladies above.

Thanks VERY much for any information.

JS

Danno · 10-24-2006, 04:42 PM

I believe that Dean Mason did the paint master on the Soulfire Grace and that Tim Bruckner had done the paintmaster for the Supergirl.

These were done using a basic flesh tone for the overall skin area (as seen) with added tonal change for added blush and maybe some shading (but I do not see any shading)...but overall, a main single color flesh used throughout. To get the sheen you are looking for, mainly paint with "matte" finish paints and do you final seal with Krylon Matte Finish Spray or The Armory Matte Finish. Matte will add a slight sheen to the piece.

batman1180 · 10-24-2006, 05:00 PM

I wanna know what size brush they use to paint in the eyes. cause I have a #10 spotter and that even seems to friggin big to do it.

moon_knight1971 · 10-24-2006, 05:32 PM

I got a 0 for the eyes and ultra fine detail places to touch up....

moon_knight1971 · 10-24-2006, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danno

I believe that Dean Mason did the paint master on the Soulfire Grace and that Tim Bruckner had done the paintmaster for the Supergirl.

These were done using a basic flesh tone for the overall skin area (as seen) with added tonal change for added blush and maybe some shading (but I do not see any shading)...but overall, a main single color flesh used throughout. To get the sheen you are looking for, mainly paint with "matte" finish paints and do you final seal with Krylon Matte Finish Spray or The Armory Matte Finish. Matte will add a slight sheen to the piece.

Danno, I've seen this word come up a couple of times from other posts. Is this a fine powder that is applied for detail (ie. shading or tonal change) and then locked in via dullcote or the like?

JSA · 10-24-2006, 08:47 PM

Thank you for the information Danno. I appreciate it.

Another similar finish on CS Moore statues comes from Paul Moore.
His paintjobs have the same semi-gloss finish, and I wonder if he
uses the same paints or methods or ??? as on the statues above?

JS

Danno · 10-25-2006, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moon_knight1971

Danno, I've seen this word come up a couple of times from other posts. Is this a fine powder that is applied for detail (ie. shading or tonal change) and then locked in via dullcote or the like?

Normally, this is done by adjusting the paint to get a more rosey flesh tone and airbrushing
the color on to get the blush tint. But....I have wrote about using Women's make-up in order
to help getadded value of tonal change in skin. Using powder womens make up and brushing
them in on over your paint. Then yes...sealing it with a sealer like Testors Dullcote or Matte
finish sealer.

Hey JS,

You might want to try and e-mail them and ask? I think the painter for Morre Studios is
a member of this forum? But using sealers like Dullcote for a flatter finish or Matte
sealers are pretty standard.