New Camera Setup and Vid

My first video!

Facebook?

Should I make a facebook for my alters? Hmm I probably should.. I'll get to making one eventually.

Miyazaki Totoro Art on Forest

My Neighbor Totoro - Miyazaki

Restoring an old Sylvan Library

A project that took almost 5 hours. This card was so faded and so old I didn't even know what some of the original colors were. Decided to create a more vibrant look by refreshing the old color with more vivid colors. I think it came out looking pretty good. 

Next to another worn Sylvan Library

Jigglypuff practice

Practicing a smooth application of acrylics. Really thin coats of paint is the way to go. Also having a good paintbrush.

I've tried the paint thinner method to remove some of the art on the card and all I can say is, I don't recommend it.  It takes too long it's really damaging to the actual card. There is no way to go back once the art on the card is removed with acetone or paint thinner. It is PERMANENT.

I alter the simple and efficient way, I paint a thin layer of grey as my base and build my colors from there. You can't go wrong with this method. Mistakes are easily scratched off gently with toothpicks.

Anime Swamp Girl Alter

Seinfeld Cosmo Kramer Alter

Painting a portrait on a little card has got to be the hardest thing I ever did.

Started off by blocking in the main shapes and working on the background. I had to mix my own browns too since I was working only with primary and secondary colors.

5 hours later and here he is..