Painting tarpaulin / fabric

[stitch_83]

Hi folks,



I have a tarpaulin to paint, I've done the base shade in mid-earth and I'm looking for tips on getting it a bit more "3D". I am going to wash / drybrush, but I'm sure I read somewhere that I can wash the matt surface without glossing it,giving a subtle dirty effect, but I can't find the article.



Any advice appreciated



Thanks

Stitch

 

[AndyFettes]

Hi Stitch

First of all what paints are you using enamels or acrylics ?

 

[stitch_83]

I have both, and oils. the base colour is enamel though.

 

[JSteinman]

Personally I prefer painting in the shadows and highlights and blending. Wash and dry brush look unrealistic to my eye.

I recently did this tarp with the above method using Vallejo acrylics.

 

[stitch_83]

Hmmm I'm inexperienced with oils and blending.... I will give it a go however!
Thanks for the info!

Stitch