Batman Collection Ireland

Custom Painted Statues: 

Quite often, statues are sold with no paint applied to them. These statues are generally a flat grey colour, or are of whatever colour the material they are made from naturally is. These statues are also generally made from a mould, using materials such as resin, porcelain and also a really wide variety of plastics. 

Many people enjoy the D.I.Y aspect of painting these pieces themselves, however, many people also hire painters on commission to make their piece unique and unlike any other that is available on the market through a stunning paint-job. 

The quality of these works vary hugely from painter to painter (as you can see in the photos which accompany this post) and because of this, so does the price you must pay to get the results you want. 

The Two-Face statue which is pictured in this post is a stunning example of such a work and whilst it is not considered an official DC statue, it shows off a stunning portrayal of the character none-the-less. There are many different textures to be seen on the statue, such as the marble floor and textile suit.

On the other hand, we have the Batman statue (also pictured), which is heavily based on the artwork of comic book artist Frank Miller. This statue shows a very flat coat of paint, with no form of layering. The details are lacking in comparison to Two-Face, and even the paint is beginning to flake in certain parts which is from being hastily applied. The difference in standard is huge, thus why most statue painters use acrylic type paints on their works for best results. 

I advise you to have a look at a painters past works before you even consider asking them to paint a piece for you, as commission painting is a costly arrangement, and you want to make sure you are getting the best standard for your money.

(For those unsure as to who Two-Face is, he is a villain who is at constant battle with Batman. He makes each of his decisions by flipping his coin and deciding accordingly. He is obsessed with things being "fair", thus why he utilises a coin which offers a 50/50 chance.) 

The Photos Which Accompany This Blog Post Were Taken By Me.