"TUT" Griffin in progress PICS pg 34!!!

[dragonmedley]

I really like the drybrushing and the card symbols!

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[Rachel]

Maybe call him Casino? Or (as someone mentioned) Gambler? Card Trick?

[Pegasi1978]

I like how the griffin is turning out. I was hoping the PYO griffin I ordered would have shown up this weekend, but no such luck.

[WindstoneCollector]

I hear ya. I sent off payment for 2 boxes…Got one, and somehow, I haven’t seen the other yet…Last one first, first one last. 😆 My PYO’s are in the 2nd box…I jsut finished painting my upstairs hallway. What a pain to paint such big rooms…BUt what a break due to lack of details! XD

Thanks everyone! I like him alot too! I like The Gambler (Makes me think of Kenny Rogers!). Although Casino has a nice ring too… 😀

[Lokie]

dragonmedley wrote:

I really like the drybrushing and the card symbols!

+1

[Kristen]

I like the card inspired griffy! Very cool.

[PurpleTurtle]

That griffy is really cool. What a neat idea – and very well done 😀 !

[WindstoneCollector]

bodine6127 wrote:

WindstoneCollector wrote:

Ok, I have started on the card parts of him. I just don’t know exactly what I want to call him yet. I’m thinking, “Aces”, or “Poker”, or “Black Jack”, but a couple of those actually could be used on other paint schemes about card playing…I don’t know. 😕 :scratch:
But here are a couple updated photos. I still am contemplating what to do with his flights so far…What I had in mind might be complicated enough to keep him on a shelf unfinished until I work myself up to it. 😳

Bright outdoor light.

Indoor indirect light (North window).

Off-side indoor indirect light…(Who’s that in the background!?!?)

Gamblers would love him! :yes: 😀 Will you be keeping him or selling one day?

He has a chip out of his eyebrow on the red side of his head. It’s not a MONSTER, but its still pretty noticable (you can see it in the last pic). I hadn’t planned on selling him. I just wanted to see what I could do with a themed Griffin. I mean, I’ve done hawks, and parrots, and on and on. (Jewel was one of my favorites I did, along with Sunny.) So, one night Scott and I were over at his cousin’s house, just hanging around and watching him play online poker. I though, “What a cool idea, a card themed Griffin.” and when we got home at 1am, I sat down to a piece of paper, and doodled out the idea I had for him. I was looking for something to do with the powder pigment Griffin, and this is what happened to him. I have a nice bunch of powders, but I am intrigued, and mortified of them at the same time. If I get the chance to put in a big order for PYO’s then maybe I will have one extra in there to play with, and try it again. but until then, I am gonna just stick to the paint in tubes. 😉
I am however working on a Mardis Gras theme for a Griffin, I’m more in love with painting them than anything else, so I will skip the dragon and leave that to DM! 8) I also have ideas drawn out for an Egyptian Griff, and a Grapevine Griff…Alot of ideas bumping around in there, even a tropical themed one. He’s next on the slate when I finish Mmloda’s swap piece. :yes: Unless I get more single swaps. I also want to paint a Griff to match each of my kitties. 😳

[Maria]

That’s such a cool idea, WSC, and you pulled it off nicely. He looks great.

[WindstoneCollector]

Thanks GB! 😀

I must confess…Those card marks, while not photoshopped, are another form of a cheat I guess. They are now painted, but at that time weren’t. I put them on at dusk at a cookout/campfire. What can I say? I suffer from social awkwardness at times, and its a getaway there too. lol (Although someone suggested I put a thong on him, and garters… :nea: )However, I am thinking I might put a tiny black bowtie on him when he is done. 8)
Hint**(Sharpies are nice for more than just drawing photos) 😳

[Maria]

Hey, if it gives the desired effect go for it!
I’m in favor of the bowtie idea. :yes:
I just noticed Master Boreas in the background. Looks like he’s getting along comfortabl with your flock of griffins.

[Kristen]

I *will* get your box shipped out tomorrow or Tuesday (failing tomorrow). I promise!

[Sbianchi]

He is really cool looking, you did a great job on him!

[lamortefille]

Greater Basilisk wrote:

Hey, if it gives the desired effect go for it!
I’m in favor of the bowtie idea. :yes:
I just noticed Master Boreas in the background. Looks like he’s getting along comfortabl with your flock of griffins.

You painted the blue and white griff, GB? No wonder I was drooling over it. 😀

WC, your casino griff is really cool looking! 8)

[Maria]

Yeah, WSC asked for a Prax-style griffin. You still have my most popular piece, lamorte. 😀

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