Finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel with this huge collection. I intend to do at least 3 scenes with these figures, some of which are interchangeable between settings.
Figures with resculpted feet and hands
Almost finished figures, barring intricate detailing
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.
Sunday, 25 March 2012
Impressionists fully identified
Starting to have fun with this eclectic set. I would probably display this set with an impressionistic backdrop.
Braune's Mammoth Hunt
This is coming along nicely. The mammoths and moose are more or less painted and I am working on the cavemen.
A delicious scene is playing out in my head.
A delicious scene is playing out in my head.
GO figure it out
I got some nice sets from GO International, including a CD of their huge catalog. Really, this is a must as most of their figures are not on their website. Given that the cost of the CD isn't much, why they don't put all that info up on the website escapes me. It would certainly save on time and speed up transactions.
As I said, their catalog is great. These are the first few sets to make it into my collection.
Roman Hippica Figures
Venetian Slave trader tent
Slave traders and slaves
As I said, their catalog is great. These are the first few sets to make it into my collection.
Roman Hippica Figures
Venetian Slave trader tent
Slave traders and slaves
Sunday, 11 March 2012
Two Beautiful Websites featuring Ancients
I have been to these two very inspirational websites many times. The Ancient figures are terrific!
http://www.zinnfiguren-bistulfi.com/
http://www.louis-liljedahl.se/
Saturday, 10 March 2012
Three eclectic sets
Three more sets being prepared for painting.
The Turkish storyteller is from Go International.
Petit Boulevard is a set of impressionist painters from Michael Braune. I think that I may have identified most of them correctly except the fellow with a wheelbarrow.
Some Chinese figures from Willian Fechner. His catalogue is awful to browse thru, hundreds of pages of randomly distributed figures. I may need to alter some of these as I think that their heads are too small.
The Turkish storyteller is from Go International.
Petit Boulevard is a set of impressionist painters from Michael Braune. I think that I may have identified most of them correctly except the fellow with a wheelbarrow.
Some Chinese figures from Willian Fechner. His catalogue is awful to browse thru, hundreds of pages of randomly distributed figures. I may need to alter some of these as I think that their heads are too small.
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