Cola Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Okay, for the last 5 years I have been doing the field painting for the high school I went to. I started when I was a sophomore in high school and having been doing it ever since. Here is my problem, every year I have to FREE HAND the logo in the middle...then going over it every week isn't so bad. Does anyone know a good and cheap alternative to making a stencil or something? I happen to think I do a good job and I could probably even post some pics possibly. I really enjoy painting it and haven't really made a mistake YET- but I'm afraid I will and it's not easily corrected. If anyone has any info on it, web pages on it, or any kind of experiences; I would love to hear about it. Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Any time I've had to freehand something in a large format and a lighted projection wasn't feasible, I've divided the artwork into gridded sections, then focused on making each square perfect when I painted the larger copy. I don't know if I articulated the concept well, but if not, I can try rewording it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cola Posted January 30, 2004 Author Share Posted January 30, 2004 Well sometimes I would print out the logo and as strange as this may say I would divide it up and "count off steps across the field". I would also sometimes layout a small rope if there was a curve or something; I would lay it like I would want it painted and paint over it. It's just hard to paint each individual square when you are talking about something that is at least 10'x10'. Anyone know of something that is good to use for a stencil- even if the stencil has to be pieced together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagan696 Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 looks good, but who are the "CHEFS"? Carolina Dreamin' ΓΔΒ ΓΔΒ ΓΔΒ When a robotic Nixon is on the loose, we have a duty to take action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cola Posted January 30, 2004 Author Share Posted January 30, 2004 Exactly...I don't want that to be me one day.BTW, nice pic, James Brown is from down the road where I live. He goes to church (can you believe it) even a shorter distance down the road from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazberg Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 James Brown is still alive? charles-noerenberg.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Yup he is alive but I cant say well.It looks like he has been rooming with Saddam in the spider hole. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckguy14 Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 I would suggest buying a cheap bed spread. Draw an outline of the logo and punch holes (sort of reverse version of connect the dots. Then put it on the field, with white paint, paint those dots. Once finished, uncover it, and now you have the outline and can paint the rest of the way. 2004 San Jose Sharks 7th Man Fan of the Year San Jose Gold Miners - 4x Lombardi Cup Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagan696 Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 BTW, nice pic, James Brown is from down the road where I live. He goes to church (can you believe it) even a shorter distance down the road from me.JB, the Godfather of Soul. Hit me! *trumpets blare Dunnn Neeeh*remember the SNL Eddie Murphy skits? hilarious for any fan of JB.this is this week's mug shot for "domestic abuse" (wonder who got the best of who...).i thought he was either in Akien or Augusta, close by either way. Carolina Dreamin' ΓΔΒ ΓΔΒ ΓΔΒ When a robotic Nixon is on the loose, we have a duty to take action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Hot Tub! Yeeoww!Love that skit.Anyway, cool about James Brown bein' close.Hey - I used to live about 50 yards (literally) from Sharon Stone...maybe I should get a pic of her for my avatar?Maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCScout76 Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 SCHelmetProjectWhen I was in Carrollton, MO the booster club made two stencils out of pressboard - the wood was donated.Both sheets were cut with a jigsaw after drawing the logos on to the boards. Just a thought. Kansas City Scouts (CHL) Orr Cup Champions 2010, 2019, 2021 St. Joseph Pony Express (ULL) 2023 Champions Kansas City Cattle (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cola Posted February 2, 2004 Author Share Posted February 2, 2004 Thanks that is a pretty good idea. I know that a lot of college paint crews use the connect the dots thing except I am unsure of their method of getting the dots down. Thanks though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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