Currently I am accepting new work.
If you would like to contact me about commissions or contract work please send an inquiry to:
work@patrickkeith.com
To see more of my previous work see my online gallery at ArtStation.
You can also see a list of my previous clients on the page About Me.
Photographing tiny parts:
Depth of field decreases as you increase your focal length. So...
The farther away the camera is, the more accurate the profile.
As depth of field increases (camera gets closer) the more the profile of an object distorts.
Macro lenses on cameras are notorious for distorting the shape of tiny objects (like miniature figurines) due to the physics of bending the light a particular way through glass.
Also, although I do use the highest magnification available to sculpt details, the modern digital camera can photograph models at a much higher magnification than the human eye can actually see.
In this shot I used my thumb for reference to show how small the actual sculpt is in comparison. To the naked eye, you would have to reduce the image a considerable amount to get an idea of how the model will be viewed on the tabletop.
- Sculpts are billed approximately $15 USD - $25 USD per millimeter of the height or "scale" of the finished piece depending on complexity, detail, and aggravation. Please send art and a detailed description for an actual estimate of your project.
- Conversions of existing sculpts or masters is at half the rate of a new sculpt.
- With my current schedule I can usually turn a figure around in 2 - 4 weeks. Let me know if you need something sooner, this may require additional rates.
- I prefer to work directly from concept art, although description briefs, existing models and/or photo reference from a variety of sources can be used.
- During the sculpting process I send hi-res photos or digital screenshots of the work in progress (WIP) with multiple angles for approval. Keep in mind photographs of traditional work may vary in angle and have a certain amount of lens distortion from the actual art. (See below)
- For new clients a 50% deposit is normally required before starting. All payments must be completed before the sculpt or digital file is shipped out.
- I prefer to accept funds worldwide via PayPal.
- I also like to request a few (3-5) castings for my portfolio, if possible.
To see more of my previous work see my online gallery at ArtStation.
You can also see a list of my previous clients on the page About Me.
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Photographing tiny parts:
Depth of field decreases as you increase your focal length. So...
The farther away the camera is, the more accurate the profile.
As depth of field increases (camera gets closer) the more the profile of an object distorts.
Macro lenses on cameras are notorious for distorting the shape of tiny objects (like miniature figurines) due to the physics of bending the light a particular way through glass.
Also, although I do use the highest magnification available to sculpt details, the modern digital camera can photograph models at a much higher magnification than the human eye can actually see.
In this shot I used my thumb for reference to show how small the actual sculpt is in comparison. To the naked eye, you would have to reduce the image a considerable amount to get an idea of how the model will be viewed on the tabletop.
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