12-06-2009, 12:10 PM
That is a great first attempt...honest. 
The big thing in most weathering is to remember the flow of water, vertical streaking starting wider at the top and narrowing towards the bottom covers everything from dust wash off to rust break through to fading lettering.
A tip for the chalks is to give it a light coat of flat first. This gives the work tooth for the chalk to set in. Chalks also tend to disappear once Dul Coted, so you'll want to go a little overboard for the proper effect.
You're well on your way---getting past the fear is the big step. After that it's mostly patience and an eye for detail in the real world. Well done...
The big thing in most weathering is to remember the flow of water, vertical streaking starting wider at the top and narrowing towards the bottom covers everything from dust wash off to rust break through to fading lettering.
A tip for the chalks is to give it a light coat of flat first. This gives the work tooth for the chalk to set in. Chalks also tend to disappear once Dul Coted, so you'll want to go a little overboard for the proper effect.
You're well on your way---getting past the fear is the big step. After that it's mostly patience and an eye for detail in the real world. Well done...
...prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits...
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