Another Great Custom!

Adam Pratt is one of the most talented customizers out there and I'm lucky to have him as a fan of Rivet Wars. He just posted pictures of his continued work on a Rivet Wars Jeep that will carry two grunts.  It is just amazing what he as done with the detail and paint.  Enjoy the pictures :)

This really has me thinking that I need to get a finalized world map for Rivet Wars and the world story.  I've been reading Hew Strachan's book, The First World War, to get into the period and get inspired.  The history channel has also been running a great series based on the book.  Check it out if you get a chance.

Rivet Jeep!

I had to share this amazing work in progress from Adam Pratt.  He's making a custom jeep with two customized Rivets inside.  Adam plans to add tons of detail and extra parts before it's done.  Can't wait to see it all finished!

MonoWheel Painting Done!

I finished up the painting on Saturday then put it in a cool old style frame.  I think that adds a bit to the image.  I'd love to mess around with making or modifying frames to have more of a steampunk feel.  I learned a lot from this project, things that I'd like to try on my next piece.  Felt rusty with the oils but it was fun.

I really wanted to keep this one when it was finished and framed and sitting there on my desk :)

So much great material here!
Monowheel World!

More Monowheel Painting: W.I.P.

Did some more painting of the Rivet War Monowheel.  I'm having fun trying some different techniques.  I really need to buy some new brushes and some better paints.

Mono-Wheel Under Painting for Oils

I'm doing an oil painting of the mono-wheel design.  I took a smaller sketch, grided it up and transfered that onto a board.  It's about 11x14.  I'm going to try and pull off my best "Ashley Wood" style.  Looking for rough and gritty.  I haven't done oils in maybe a year, so it'll be interesting.  Wish me luck :)

Commission for the holidays

I just finished up a commission that I had a ton of fun painting.  It's a surprise holiday gift for a photographer.  I was really lucky when approached for the commission because I was allowed to just do whatever.  It's really a great feeling when someone is a fan of your work and entrusts you to make a gift for a loved one.  The feeling is really energizing and I believe comes through in the piece.

Here I wanted to capture a war time photographer documenting a column of troops marching off to war.  I tried to focus on the photographer with just a hint of what is was that he was taking a picture of.  And of course it's an old style rivet camera and gear.

Insignia

I did some rough sketches of some insignia. This should help with making toys look cooler as well as any paintings. I'm trying to fill out the world a little more. I need to make a finalized map :)