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Base and land scape

Discussion in 'Habitat and Exhibit' started by tschuppan, Feb 19, 2009.

  1. Feb 19, 2009 #1
    tschuppan

    tschuppan New Member

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    I just wanted to throw a picture of the second cabinet and landscape scene i have ever done in this area to see what you guys think of the land scape. I welcome your comments
     
  3. Feb 20, 2009 #2
    redwolf

    redwolf Active Member

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    It doesn't look bad from what I can see. The only thing I would do different is maybe add something green.
    Can you post a close up of the base?
     

  5. Feb 20, 2009 #3
    RDA

    RDA Well-Known Member

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    heres some composition tips.. The bush/limbs are evenly spaced around he animal which creates a visual boxing in of it......Normally pedastals will have much better flow if the tall vegatation iis on one side....Also the base seems very large for a single pedastal animal.... Maybe a bird in the scene would use some of the negative space which dominates the scene...
     
  6. Feb 20, 2009 #4
    tschuppan

    tschuppan New Member

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    I thank you guys for your help.This was a stag shot in Texas and the guy said the only thing that was green was the cactus but I can't find any cactus that doesn't look cheap and very fake. I think it needs a little color just can't figure out were to get it at. As far as the base should it be shorter or just in general smaller all around. So when I do my next one. Once again I appreciate the help thats the only way I get to learn.
     
  7. Feb 23, 2009 #5
    tschuppan

    tschuppan New Member

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    I made a couple of changes and just wanted your guys thoughts on them. Better or worse I also wanted to say thank you to the people that are willing to give there input it helps alot
     
  8. Feb 23, 2009 #6
    Marsh Master

    Marsh Master New Member

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    Sorry, Kerby if I am wrong............. but check with Kerby Ross. I believe he made up some catus casts, and they look nice. Just need some artistic paint. I think it looks nice.
     
  9. Feb 23, 2009 #7
    Marsh Master

    Marsh Master New Member

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    Here you go................... http://www.taxidermy.net/forum/index.php/topic,131249.0.html
     
  10. Feb 26, 2009 #8
    Head Hunter

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    The ground has a mono look. I have coated my bases with hide paste and covered with a mixture of local soil/ potting soil/ and pea gravel. Then add some larger rocks . A piece of wood of some sort may also help. You have to be careful not to get too buisy with too many things as this may take away from the mount itself. The base need to be varied in textures and colors!!