Modeling Series Layout Builds Olympia Projects Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 18 | Painting the backdrop – Part 1

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 18 | Painting the backdrop – Part 1

By Kent Johnson | August 20, 2024

Whaddya say we invite Jay over to play...and paint!

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In this episode, professional help is on the way! Jay Smith, former illustrator (ret.) for Kalmbach Media, heads for the basement to help make realistic mountains materialize on the backdrop of the On30 display layout. Guided by David’s practice painting, pretty pictures, and temporary placement of key structures, Jay shares his specific techniques for turning a basic background into a signature skyline. Follow along, and you’ll come to appreciate Jay’s way of making this somewhat frightening artistry seems so accessible!

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7 thoughts on “Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 18 | Painting the backdrop – Part 1

  1. Always nice to have a professional artist to do your backdrops, but at least we now know the process and can do our own. Thank you.

  2. Now that Jay is retired, perhaps he’d like to travel to my layout?! ?
    Great vid! Great guys! Thanks!

  3. Hi David and Jay!

    Thank you for the excellent video and how to on backdrop painting! I was sad that Jay’s rock quarry was lost with the MRT…. or was it saved?

    Marc

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