READER PARTICIPATION: Here's a little segment where we let you help us out a bit. Today's topic is figure bases. What do you like to see? Do you like the vaguely rendered base that could be grass, mud, dirt, whatever... or do you like to see things on the base like a rock, or a downed tree limb, a crate, a stump, or even a fence section?? Think about it and let us know. We appreciate your ideas!! Email us at beau@cunnyngham.com
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6 comments:
I like the "vaguely rendered base".
I think it lends better if you have multiple poses.
Gary
I agree . I like to scenify my bases to meet my own needs , and often i think it takes the eye away from the figure when the bases are too fussy. Martin
Just make sure the figure stands up.
I've always felt a figure with his foot propped on a rock or stump limits his usefulness. Much prefer a vaguely rendered base. But it's not a dealbreaker with me. Wayne from Alabama, the Old All American
just like everyone else, I like the vaguely rendered base because it doesn't limit what the figure could be doing.
From the poll on the news page, and the comments here, it looks like we'll continue to go with the "vague" but textured base. It's my preference as well.
And don't worry about figure balance. Nothing bothers me more than figures that fall over when I gently bump the table or shelf. You can count on them being able to stand up.
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