Not much progress, Backdrop question

Not much progress, Backdrop question

Here are some new shots.









Do you put sky and clouds or
hills/mountains and sky/clouds
on your backdrop?

Thanks,
Loco1999

 

For yours, I'd suggest very low hills and big billowey clouds suggesting a storm coming or very high thin/wispy clouds

 

You have the low hill, now you might trying more clouds. Some stormee, some not.

 

Thanks for the ideas.

Loco1999

 

I would like to see more photos of simple sky backdrops. I've used white spray paint before to add cloud effects and am very interested in seeing what others have done. I checked at home depot, and they have about three different shades of blue spray paint that may be useful in making backdrops. Again, I'm looking for simple, meaning not requiring airbrushing skills or artistic abilities. I have neither.

 

Thanks Guys.

I'll work on it this week.

Loco1999

 

I've had some pretty good luck with green, green-yellow, green-brown, and green-blue spray cans for my distant hills. The backdrop behind the upper level was done in about 2 minutes.

 

I forgot to add that the "hills" were sprayed directly on the wall, since I had built the wall and finished it dead smooth. And it really didn't tax any of my artistic talents--if I didn't like the effect, I just oversprayed and started over.

 

Loco1999:

Your layout looks fantastic with every passing week..

Enjoy...

 

Pete,
Thanks for the info and example.

Thanks Bob.

I'll post some progress soon.

Loco1999

 

Before you start painting, try to hide the corner of the backdrop. If you curve the corner where they come together it will blend in and pretty much dissapear. Then paint some low hills and clouds....Mike

 

Thanks for more info.

I can keep working on this attempt.
I didn't try all of the suggestions.
I just whipped one out, excuse the
clouds the brush was wet with water.

First Try....



Second Try....



Better in general?
I can add some more detail
and take more time doing it.

Thanks,
Loco1999

 

Loco1999,

A few things I might suggest:

"Randomize" the shape and size of your clouds a little more. Yes, clouds in the real can be pretty much the same size and shape, but they look better in different sizes when painted.

Blend your sky tones a little more, and do it straight across rather than following the landscape. My point here is that, while the shape of the landscape changes and is a varying distance from where you are standing, the "virtual horizon" does not change. Unless there is a storm coming up, the difference is sky tones is usually directly proportionate to the distance.

Otherwise, it's really looking good! I think you do not have to go for more details. Sometimes less is more!

 

Loco,

Those look good. Here is a sample of one of my module backgrounds. Don't mind the garage junk that the board is sitting on. Also have a shot of just two of my stencils. I use Testors flat white spray paint. The backdrop is painted (roller) with a water base paint that I got at Lowes or Home Depot. Check through their color swatches. They have several "sky" shades of blue.

 

Carl,

Those are really great looking sky backdrops! Great variety of size, shape and texture--although that sounds very pompous of me, doesn't it? I really like it!

 

I really like it, Paul!

There's variety, yet there's also a nice progression of the cloud line from lower left to upper right. Looks like rains gonna fall!

 

Thanks Guys.

More great info and examples.

Pete, I will try what you said.

I will also try spray
paint or the airbrush.

Loco1999

 

Loco 1999,

Please never get discouraged! What I suggest is not meant as criticism, but suggestions. I think that even the Masters had critics over their shoulders suggesting something or other.