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Galaxy planet mirror

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Galaxy planet mirror

john lucas

Well I did have time to play a little this weekend after we got back from Chattanooga. I'm trying to learn more about air brushing, especially creating Universe style images. The design of the piece could be better but I was trying to put all I learned in one image and that's never good. Played some more with the irridescent paint (the violet) Used white as a base under the other galaxies which makes the colors brighter. In fact I toned them down with transparent black which was something else I played with. Of course making the planet was new. That will take some more experimenting. Air brush paints dry too fast to do what the guys do with spray paints. Gonna try mixing in a little flow extender next time. Also tried a new finish that I'm not sure I like but at least it's compatible with all the paints. It's a spray on lacquer. Just a little too glossy for my taste. I"ll try buffing it out after it's had a chance to cure all week.




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Stuart Johnson

John, I really like the mirror but the handle (painting) doesn't seem to go with it. Do you have the design set in your mind when you start or does it develop as you add layers?

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John C Lucas

You kind of ha e to see the hadles in 3D to.really understand. That being said these last 3 galaxy mirrors are me struggling with air brush techniques. So each one is kind of a "save". Im starti g to get more control.and understanding of the air brush so the next one will hae more of a plan and that will include the handle.

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richie croce

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richie croce

I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder, because I really like the air brushing includeing the handle.

I think it really captures what it might look like. Nice job!

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#5

Love It !!!

Don Orr

I think it's a great composition and well executed. If you didn't tell us all the back story we would all think this is fantastically well planned work of art-which it is. If this is just practice, I can't wait to see what you come up when you get good at it. :D

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