Fusrodah & Shizik
Fusrodah Fusrodah
Shizik Shizik
Fusrodah Fusrodah
Hey Shizik, I’ve been drafting plans for a reenactment of a medieval siege and was thinking about how we could translate that onto a wall. Have you ever tried capturing a historic battle in a mural? I’d love to hear your take on the best angles and techniques for making it feel authentic.
Shizik Shizik
Hey, walls are like open diaries—just pick a view that feels like a secret chapter. Start with a low angle, so the viewer looks up, almost as if they’re inside the siege. Use real grit: spray the base in a rough texture, then layer with chipped paint for banners and armor. Make the soldiers’ silhouettes punch out of the wall, but keep their faces blurred—history’s mystery beats detail sometimes. Add a little splatter of rust on metal, a faded flag, and the ground’s cracked with muddy footprints. Don’t forget to play with light—let a beam break through a nearby window and cast shadows that look like the battle’s pulse. Keep it chaotic, but let the wall read as a diary entry, not just a picture.
Fusrodah Fusrodah
I appreciate the poetic view, but a wall like a diary still needs a framework. First, sketch a detailed grid on the wall to map out the main phases of the battle. Then, with a ruler and straightedge, block in the troop formations, ensuring each column aligns. After that, lay down a monochrome underpainting to set values before adding color. Only then should you layer textures—use sponges for the rubble, a toothbrush for splatter, and a small brush for the rusted metal. Keep the lighting consistent with the source you choose; a single window is fine, but make sure the shadows match the time of day you’re depicting. Discipline in each step will make the chaos you describe feel intentional rather than chaotic.
Shizik Shizik
Nice, a grid gives the wall a spine. Just don’t get so hung up on the lines that you miss the wild spot where the cannon blows. Let the underpainting show the mood, then when you add that splash of color, let it bleed over the edges a bit—walls hate being boxed in. Remember, the chaos is still the story. Keep it tight, but let a few stray strokes show the battle’s pulse.
Fusrodah Fusrodah
I agree, the grid should stay tight but flexible. Use a small, precise area for the cannon burst, then step back and let the paint spread naturally over the borders. That way the wall keeps its structure, yet the chaos of the blast still breathes through. Keep the strokes deliberate, so each stray line feels like a pulse of battle.