My first attempt at painting.

[dogwood30]

Well, I decided to try my hand at painting up a team. I have created a new expansion team for my league called the BOSTON SHAMROCKS.

I started with a basic uniform and this is the result. I need to aquire a steadier hand and do some touch ups

Open to any tips or suggestions.

Mike V.

[Drk]

I have some pics of my recent first attempts at painting as well. We're in about the same league I think LOL.

[Lindyhopper49]

you can 'clean up' the stripes by painting white down each side.

The Logo looks so awesome though! simple and amazing

[Hoop27]

not bad at all!

[RooMorgans]

Great start, and yes, a border stripe on each side of the broad stripe would give it a real crisp look. It's good work on the logo.

Biggest thing is practice, practice, practice. I've been painting 11 years and I still feel like there's a long way to go for my work.

I still have the first 4 teams I ever did. I'll have to look them up and post photos.

Ed

[Steel Town Tough]

always use good brushes,toothpics,whatever it takes!also make sure your paint is not too thick or thin.Keep at it and keep your brush wet--STT

[dogwood30]

Thanks for all the support and advice. Keep it coming. It's fun to try.

[the french guy]

The 1st thing to take care about is your tool set

Good natural sable figures painting brushes, from 5/0 to 1 size (I don't use toothpicks...a good 5/0 brush is more precise).

Good paint also. And then..pratice

[artlax]

getting started the first step and then practice, practice.

If you can get your hands on some old figures or even little army guys, whatever of similar size and scale to keep developing your skills.

[Coach Rip]

.... also remember patience, patience, patience, ... when you hurry that's when you start getting sloppy and careless.