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Finished Mr. Graves today bringing me to 34 for the month. This pic isn't doing him justice but I'm tired and it's what I have.

@MunkyMuddFace Check the white balance (WB) setting on your phone camera. You might also want to adjust the +/- setting. Hope this helps--IP has inspired me to work on getting better photos.

@prof_bycid I've completed Lilitu, 3 Daydreams, Coppelius and a Bayou Gator bringing me to 26 for the month--you have me at 21. Thx.

I'd use epoxy putty and mold it into shape. Or sculpey.

Masters are 15 so I think you're at 21.

Finished my Bayou Gator for IP Rd 2 bringing me to 26ss so far this month. During the off time from IP I hope to work on some combination of Doppledanger/Mr. Graves/Primordial Magic.

I have a NOS Dr Dufresne that I would like to trade for Nekima. I'm willing to consider any sculpt or condition.

Here's some improved photos of Coppelius. Also some WIP for my Bayou Gator for IP Rd 2.

Thx for the tips. I'll try them.

These are my first pics using my new photo box. I need lights that are both brighter and whiter. These pics at least prove I've painted Coppelius bringing me to 21ss so far.

So right before Round 2 of Iron Painter started I finished Coppelius but I don't have pics yet. Won't claim the points until I get photos uploaded--speaking of which I'm also working on a light box so hopefully my pic quality will improve. My current WIP is for a Bayou Gator that will be my entry for IP.

Put some free time to good use last night and tonight and finished the 3 Day Dreams bringing me to 13ss so far this month.

So in addition to Lelitu who's already done and whatever I end up painting for Round 2 of Iron Painter I've decided to try to finish Coppelius and 3 Daydreams. Early WIP photo:

Finished Lilitu just in time to enter her into Iron Painter. (7 points) She's not the best model I've produced this year and yet she's the only one I'm entering into an online competition which feels weird. I'm happy with her in a look good on the table kind of way but she's pretty sad for a competition--the Theme forced me to try new things which is good I guess. Anyway, I decided it would be more lame to not enter anything (after committing to it) than to hold her back so Bronze Tier here I come.

I think Parker may be somewhat under-rated. I certainly won't argue that he's top-tier but I think he may be mid tier but lately it seems he's categorized as bottom tier and I'm not convinced that's true.

My Iron Painter WIP. I've got a long ways to go yet. Need to add shading/highlights everywhere and I'm going to try for a translucent cloth effect (for the 1st time) before painting the glowing whip and adding the OSL effect (for the first time).

@prof_bycid I really like your use of the cotton on the Wind Gamin bases--great idea and execution. Kandara looks great as well.

@djmacbest By my understanding, the Pledges at the beginning of the month are about sharing our plans and inspiring ourselves so I don't think it's necessary. So as long as you hit your Henchman (11-15) pledge this month you should be good. Nice work so far by the way.

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Finished 3 Terror Tots bringing me to 35ss so far this month. Shown frolicking on an unfinished piece of scatter terrain.

I've wondered the same thing. It works for me and I hope it's true.