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, 14 January 2013

Doodling with some Egyptian sets

I took out some Egyptian sets and started applying a dark brown tint on the flesh. Some figures have been highlighted already. Except of the Ptolemies including Cleopatra, I intend to portray most of my Egyptians in a darker tone. These sets are generally from Wilken, Berliner Zinn and Braune. Some are ex-Hafer figures.