Sanitäter - France 1940

The painting begins by misting a fine layer of flat white over a black undercoat to simulate the bright spots on the figure. This is followed by the base colours of the tunic and trousers. 

This approach allows the base colour to appear brighter than just spraying the base colours over the black undercoat. 

The tiles are made with epoxy putty using a photo transfer method and attached to a piece of plastic sheet for reinforcement. Textures and pork marks are created with a ball shaped dental burr. 

After the tiles are painted and weathered, debris are also made from epoxy putty mixed in with some talcum powder to create a more brittle compound. When dried, they are easily chipped with a pair of nippers and painted to resemble brick and concrete litter. 

The figure and groundwork are assembled together to assess the colour scheme of the composition. I am still ambivalent about the colour of the floor tiles and might go about changing it. 

Cheers,

Calvin