A.C. Farley style custom Donatello action figure
 

ok, so here we go...
as always, comments welcome :) credit to Powder for guessing correctly who the artist would be in my last thread.

A. C. Farley style custom Donatello action figure.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...arleydon13.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...farleydon6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...arleydon12.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...arleydon11.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...farleydon7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...farleydon1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...arleydon2b.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...arleydon3b.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...farleydon4.jpg

ref's
after TMNT #49, my most favorite TMNT cover art (even over the TMNT #1 cover)...actually my most favorite COMIC cover art of all time!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ZIE/tmnt49.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...over_super.jpg

wips
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...eytmntwip1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...eytmntwip2.jpg

this is the figure i used as the base
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ydonbefore.jpg

Sick. Every custom you churn out is out of this world.

insanely awesome

****.

Here's the deal, when (that's right, when) I win the lottery, I'm hiring you as my own person toy maker.

100,000 dollars a figure!

Please tell me you've sent him pictures.
This is beautiful.

of course. that was the first thing i did after taking pics. he has'nt replied yet, but i'm sure he will at some point.
thanks for the kind words guys! it's nice to know wheter i hit the mark or not. sometimes its hard to tell. my oppinion tends to be biased since i have so much love and time invested into it.

Wow. You totally nailed it, man. Farley's turtles are among my favourites.

It's really impressive but I feel something is just a bit off about the mouth.

Very nicely done! Keep up the awesomeness.

Great work. Have you contacted Playmates? Perhaps they can employ you. Seriously.

this is an amazing custom- absolutely ♥ it!

Yeah for sure :tcool:

I really honestly hate you because you won't take a commission. :tcry:

Beautiful work, I can't wait to see the next one.

Hate to have a quip about it, but I agree with Vaughn. Still though, it's a small detail.

Flat out awesome! Can't wait to see more!

*starts throwing money at the screen again*

it has to *throws* work *throws more* eventually! *throws throws throws*

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...farleydon7.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...onbyFarley.jpg
Not bad...not bad at all.

Did you ever thought about be a professional and make money doing this customs??? :D :) :tgrin:

Its an awesome work....And a lot of people want/love those customs!!!:tangel:

Man, that's awesome! Love it. :)

I gotta admit, Farley's one of my least favourite TMNT artists, but seeing his style in 3-D looks amazing - not just the sculptwork, but the paints, too.
Are you going to make Raph & Mike in the style of other artists? It'd be neat to see the whole team in different styles...

Really? I'm having a hard time seeing what you guys are seeing. What specifically do you think is off about it? Is it the two pointy sections of the upper lip maybe? I've noticed that while some of his works display the same pointy lip look, some others display a more subdued version, a handful of pics even display flat lips whith the bottom lip protruding. While researching, I found that the style of his turtles mouths vary throughout his work. I based my mouth style from the issue #48 reference (look at turtle on bottom right corner of the cover). I also used images from his first solo issue, men of shadow as well as the bust he sculptured himself.


Hells yes I am. Raph is up next. Artist style TBD, though I think I have one in mind :)

Thanks for the feedback everyone, its much appreciated!

I really like what I'm seeing, same as with Jim Lawson one. Can't wait for the next one!

This is great. Can't wait to see what's in store next...

-ms

So bloody awesome. Do want!

It's the angular peaks pointing downward that seem off, almost gives the illusion of fangs. Maybe if they went up instead it'd seem better.
I dunno.

Who's next? Dooney? Berger?

Talbot ?

The thighs and shoulders could be a bit beefier, but I get that you can only en-beefen them so much before the joints won't work. Brilliant work nonetheless!

I'll second this, but specifically in his newer style. The commission Powder has from him is a good example. That would be awesome! Whatever artist you choose, I can't wait to see it!

Did you hear anything back from Farley on this one?

Lol, en-beefen, I like that! You are absolutely correct. You have to be careful when it comes to the joint/articulation areas. Too much addition of material around those parts renders them useless.

Not yet. I'll give him some time. I'm sure he's a busy man.

Love both of your turtles. Can you shed some light on the paint jobs? I'm a terrible painter and can use all the help I can get.

Thanks!

Here's how I paint:

1. Wash figure with warm water and dish soap to remove any oil/dirt
2. Paint in layers by order. Base coat, drybrush, wash.
3. Start with the fleshy area followed by clothing, shells, hair, etc.
4. Touch-up where needed.

I like to use high quality acrylic paint. Many others just use the cheap apple barrel or other cheap craft paint, but I believe you get what you pay for.

Hope that helps.

great work love it ,perhaps i shoued give it a try fore me next customs.cant wait fore you come with next

Awesome custom :)

I'm at a loss for words. It is amazing!

This is really incredible one of the best Ninja Turtle figures ever made custom made or factory. I knew right away it was a Farley Turtle. I can't wait to see what you make next. :tgrin:

Well just really really amazing i want Donatello from you. Please please please.....

Did you see his Lawson Mikey? It's great. I'd say better than the Farley one.

Donnie is up for grabs if anyone is interested. you got until 3/11/12 OR until the first offer thta meets/exceeds the reserve amount.
http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...603#post921603

thanks!




SOLD!

the reserve has been met and offer accepted. thanks to all who submitted offers :)