Defining A Zinnfiguren Collection

My aim in setting up this blog is in exploring flats (zinnfiguren) as an art form. Once thought of as playthings, flats have evolved into very artistic pieces, created for and treasured by collectors. I prefer to explore flats in a contextual setting by putting them into shadow-box dioramas of artistic merit which can be reasonably contained within a manageable space. The chronology of this web blog will hopefully blaze a definite trail in this direction.

Monday, 1 June 2015

Assyrian Scene 8

I decided that the frame had to be more symmetrical and changed the pattern of shading accordingly. I delineated slightly more detail for these frame columns and will add further details to the bases. I painted the rest of the frame, awaiting detailing.

I masked the edge of the walls with thin cardboard strips to add details. I added a batten across the ceiling to repeat the frame edge. This will become clearer in the next posting. The picture below is upside down as I had added wood glue to stick the batten to the ceiling and did not want it to drip onto the floor.