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[Caswellbot]

Hey guys, got the paint brushes out for the first time in a while and created this. Ive included robots from films i enjoyed as a kid. Its a bit of fun but Iwould love a bit of feedback. Its not quite finished yet but almost. The photos dont really do it justice to be fair.

Chris




"Make sure it speaks Baatchi" by Caswell2009, on Flickr


close up 2 by Caswell2009, on Flickr


close up 3 by Caswell2009, on Flickr


close up 4 by Caswell2009, on Flickr


006 by Caswell2009, on Flickr


007 by Caswell2009, on Flickr


008 by Caswell2009, on Flickr

 

[PGowdy]

That's amazing Chris. Had no idea you could do this! What sort of size is it?
Love the inclusion of the Batteries Not Included robots. :lol: 8)

 

[Caswellbot]

Lol. Thanks Pete. Yeah I don't do enough to be honest. Collecting took over a few years back.

It measures about 75cm by about 30cm. So pretty big. Loads of detail which can't be seen in the photos.

I used to love batteries not included as a kid.

Thought is get some ideas and feedback from people as I might do a few more.

Thanks again. Chris.

 

[PGowdy]

Yeah it look sawesome. Really vivid colours. I'd get working on your Star Wars graphic novel if were you!... 8)

 

[burnsy]

Bloody good Chris, might have to commision a piece for the kids bedroom 8)

 

[Caswellbot]

Thanks stu that means a lot. I would definitely be up for doing a piece for your kids. Just tell me how big and what of and ill get on the case. I could do you a nice fett or r2 if you want buddy?

Chris.

 

[DarthStanley]

Look superb Chris,congrats mate! 8)

 

[poncho]

thats amazing fella!

 

[BlueDog]

No.5 is alive he would have toasted a few Stormies with some comical 80's banter.

Love it Chris well done mate!

 

[Caswellbot]

Thanks for all the really kind comments guys. I really appreciate it. I finished it this morning and it looks alot more impressive in person I think.

There are things I would love to improve on it for sure but I think I may well get it framed up and give it to my brother who collects film related artwork and prints. He said he'll buy it from me but I cant be doing that to him.

If anyone wants me to do them something relating to Star Wars or a character then just say. Im slowing right down now on the collecting front so I would like to invest me free time in my first passion which is drawing and painting. I wont charge for small bits so gimme a shout and set me a brief! :wink:

Thanks again guys. (You will see I have included a close up of the mouse droid, 3po and R2 now.)

Chris.

 

[Joe]

Awesome work Chris good to see you picking the paintbrush up again!

PM coming!

 

[geordie]

Chris,

how do you do that, do you draw a pencil outine then colour it in? im shite at drawing unless its a cock and balls on a mates work log .
i would love to do a big (ish) murial on my sons wall but am scared in case i make an arse of it. would love to do summt like that for him.

quality mate

Andy

 

[Dark Sith Lord]

Great Masterpieces! Well Done Chris 8)

 

[spoons]

Bloody good Chris, might have to commision a piece for the kids bedroom 8)

my thoughts exactly

Looks amazing Chris, the style is ideal for star wars, when I saw the title of the thread I was expecting something more in the style of Rembrandt

 

[Capetown]

Well done Chris! I would have loved one of those on my wall as a kid.

 

[Josh]

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[Caswellbot]

Thanks again to everyone who has taken the time to comment on this as it has definitely spurred me on to want to do more. I will aim to produce something every month if I can. I already have a design brief from a forum member and I look forward to working on that.

In answer to the question about how I have done this, it is an idea that has been in my head for a while. I drew it out on 300gsm watercolur paper, then painted it with gouache paint. This provides a flat yey quite luminous look to the work. Finally I outlined the individual elements with a fineline pen. And yes the dots for sand took frickin ages! Lol.

Like I said, if anyone wants a character or something doing then just shout. I'm not buying for a while now and this will fill my time perfectly!

All the best. Chris.

 

[e30318is]

Chris you secret ninja!!! I dint know you did this sort of thing!!! We have to have some serious talks my friend I am thinking that would be an awesome addition to my living room- I have talked about getting some star wars art- I haven't seen anything that I would like to have yet- but this thread has changed that mate.

Fantastic work- I am so envious of this talent- my drawings are really really bad like four year olds are better than I am!!

Well done buddy- looks like you may have found a new way to fund your hobby

 

[weasel]

Looks great........needs a few Ewoks though (ideally being barbecued)! :wink: :lol:

 

[Joe]

I had a bit of a surprise the other day when Chris asked me if I didn't mind him doing a picture for me, of course I said yes and when it arrived I couldn't be happier! It's ****ing hilarious and amazingly detailed!

Check this out!

The amount of time and effort he must have put into this is beyond me- what a talent!

Will have to get it framed at some point, so I guess this officially makes me 8D8's bitch :lol: :lol: