Prop & Scenic Painting | Mary Dodds

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Mary Dodds

Bricks

Detailed Work

Detailed Painting

Painting in Silicone with Airbrush and brushes
(contact for more examples of prop and set dec painting)

Ageing and Distressing

Ageing and Distressing

Scenic Painting

Painting & Decorating

Reinstatements and P&D

Art

Use of Acrylics, Gouache and Oils / Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

Art

Practicing traditional sign writing with the beautiful fonts in @joby.carter 's book 'Fonts Of The Fair'! ✨🎪

#signwriting #circusfont #font #jobycarter #signwriter

Practicing traditional sign writing with the beautiful fonts in @joby.carter 's book 'Fonts Of The Fair'! ✨🎪

#signwriting #circusfont #font #jobycarter #signwriter

Practicing some sign writing in my between moments! Need to get my hands on some proper enamel paint... 👀

#signwriting #signwriter #graphicdesign #graphics #diagonally

Practicing some sign writing in my between moments! Need to get my hands on some proper enamel paint... 👀

#signwriting #signwriter #graphicdesign #graphics #diagonally

Deepest fear for a sign writer 😂
#paintingsigns #typography #signwriter #dyslexic #signwriting

Deepest fear for a sign writer 😂
#paintingsigns #typography #signwriter #dyslexic #signwriting

Lovely few days in Wivenhoe helping @doddsjamie printing some Kings Lynn prints from a linocut on the huge western printing press 😍

#printingpress #linocutting #oldprintingpress #boatyard #printmaking

Lovely few days in Wivenhoe helping @doddsjamie printing some Kings Lynn prints from a linocut on the huge western printing press 😍

#printingpress #linocutting #oldprintingpress #boatyard #printmaking

Quick 3D print and paint with my new @vallejocolors model paints 😍

#modelpainting #minature #minaturepainting #vallejo #vallejopaints

Quick 3D print and paint with my new @vallejocolors model paints 😍

#modelpainting #minature #minaturepainting #vallejo #vallejopaints

Finally finished a trompe l'oeil painting in oil 🎨

#oilpainting #trompeloeil #lightandshadows #oldmasterspainting #artofinstagram

Finally finished a trompe l'oeil painting in oil 🎨

#oilpainting #trompeloeil #lightandshadows #oldmasterspainting #artofinstagram

Stages of making the apothecary drawers! 🤣

#painter #carpentry #proppainting #propmaking #woodgrain

Stages of making the apothecary drawers! 🤣

#painter #carpentry #proppainting #propmaking #woodgrain

I made apothecary drawers for my tea! ☕ ✨

Made from MDF
🖱️ Designed on Rhino3D
🔥 Lazer cut on the @glowforge
💪 Put together with pure muscle!
🎨 Painted and wood grained
🖨️ Designed the label pulls and 3D printed with Bambu and painted 🎉

Thank you @doddsjamie for the help making the fiddley big box! And @dougiedodds for talking me through the glowforge troubleshooting!

(If y'all thought I was done with painting small wooden boxes! 😂🪄 )

@bambulab_official @rhino3d_official #SetDecpainting #ScenicArt #woodgrain #lasercut #propmaker

I made apothecary drawers for my tea! ☕ ✨

Made from MDF
🖱️ Designed on Rhino3D
🔥 Lazer cut on the @glowforge
💪 Put together with pure muscle!
🎨 Painted and wood grained
🖨️ Designed the label pulls and 3D printed with Bambu and painted 🎉

Thank you @doddsjamie for the help making the fiddley big box! And @dougiedodds for talking me through the glowforge troubleshooting!

(If y'all thought I was done with painting small wooden boxes! 😂🪄 )

@bambulab_official @rhino3d_official #SetDecpainting #ScenicArt #woodgrain #lasercut #propmaker

Had an amazing few days painting this silicone mask at @crypt_studios zombie workshop!

Mixture of airbrush and tiny weeny brushes!
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#prostheticsfx #sfxprosthetics #prostheticpainting #sfx #siliconeprosthetics #practicalsfx #practicaleffects #sfxfabrication #creaturesfx #sfxsculpt #detailpainting #finescalepainting #proppainting #miniaturepainting #paintingprops #handpainted #smallscaleart #propmaker #modelmaker #filmcraft #artdepartment #uksfx #behindthescenes #airbrush

Had an amazing few days painting this silicone mask at @crypt_studios zombie workshop!

Mixture of airbrush and tiny weeny brushes!
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#prostheticsfx #sfxprosthetics #prostheticpainting #sfx #siliconeprosthetics #practicalsfx #practicaleffects #sfxfabrication #creaturesfx #sfxsculpt #detailpainting #finescalepainting #proppainting #miniaturepainting #paintingprops #handpainted #smallscaleart #propmaker #modelmaker #filmcraft #artdepartment #uksfx #behindthescenes #airbrush

ohhh i love some yummy wood graining! 🪵

I laser cut 15 mdf boxes and put them together last week to make apothecary drawers. Finished product soon!

#woodgrain #scenic #scenicpainter #woodgraining #painting #drawers #carpentry

ohhh i love some yummy wood graining! 🪵

I laser cut 15 mdf boxes and put them together last week to make apothecary drawers. Finished product soon!

#woodgrain #scenic #scenicpainter #woodgraining #painting #drawers #carpentry

Getting my head around Rhino and my 3D printer with this 1:75 scale model of my childhood home!
It was made as a birthday gift for my brother @dougiedodds who's flown far away from home (and needs to be reminded as he's now old and can't remember things like he used to).

Bring on more modelling!! 😍

Getting my head around Rhino and my 3D printer with this 1:75 scale model of my childhood home!
It was made as a birthday gift for my brother @dougiedodds who's flown far away from home (and needs to be reminded as he's now old and can't remember things like he used to).

Bring on more modelling!! 😍

Been having a play around with @escapemotions Rebelle 8! 🎨

oh glorious realistic colour mixing and textures! still got a long way to go 🙈

Been having a play around with @escapemotions Rebelle 8! 🎨

oh glorious realistic colour mixing and textures! still got a long way to go 🙈

I get absolutely absorbed in the details when working on @sketchup_official 😍

#Sketchup #Layout #draughting #drafting #draughtsman #juniordraughtsman #draughtsperson #film #filmandtvindustry #screenindustry #skills #3ddesign #architecture #architecturaldesign #architecturaldrawing #artdepartment #artdepartmentassistant #artdept

I get absolutely absorbed in the details when working on @sketchup_official 😍

#Sketchup #Layout #draughting #drafting #draughtsman #juniordraughtsman #draughtsperson #film #filmandtvindustry #screenindustry #skills #3ddesign #architecture #architecturaldesign #architecturaldrawing #artdepartment #artdepartmentassistant #artdept

So excited to share my latest painting of @gabriel_niedojadlo that will be on the @the_wivenhoe_art_trail this weekend!!

Come along for a visit (I'll be at number 2 on the trail)!

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#oilpainting #portrait #painting #painter #scenic #fineart #perspectivepainting #model #lifepainting #art

So excited to share my latest painting of @gabriel_niedojadlo that will be on the @the_wivenhoe_art_trail this weekend!!

Come along for a visit (I'll be at number 2 on the trail)!

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#oilpainting #portrait #painting #painter #scenic #fineart #perspectivepainting #model #lifepainting #art

🖍 Obsessed with draughting this week on @sketchup_official with the help of @whitelock_design_limited’s course!
Loved working on these little details in the undercroft

I’ve been using SketchUp for years - set designs, van conversions, room layouts and more fun random projects!

But it’s been amazing to dive in and finally pick up some solid techniques and shortcuts that would’ve made my life so much easier back then. Better late than never!

#Sketchup #Layout #draughting #drafting #draughtsman #juniordraughtsman #draughtsperson #film #filmandtvindustry #screenindustry #skills #3ddesign #architecture #architecturaldesign #architecturaldrawing #undercroft

🖍 Obsessed with draughting this week on @sketchup_official with the help of @whitelock_design_limited’s course!
Loved working on these little details in the undercroft

I’ve been using SketchUp for years - set designs, van conversions, room layouts and more fun random projects!

But it’s been amazing to dive in and finally pick up some solid techniques and shortcuts that would’ve made my life so much easier back then. Better late than never!

#Sketchup #Layout #draughting #drafting #draughtsman #juniordraughtsman #draughtsperson #film #filmandtvindustry #screenindustry #skills #3ddesign #architecture #architecturaldesign #architecturaldrawing #undercroft

Had the pleasure of production designing "All Roads Lead to Home", where I was responsible for the art department, covering everything from design to props, standby, and budgeting – with the awesome help from @laura_lestrawcreative ! 🎨✨

I started working on this back in 2021 and realised I haven’t posted much about it, even though it's been on the festival circuit for the past year – it’s about time I shared it!

Well done to the whole team! 👏

Director/Producer: @darrenscott_director
Staring: @imogen_archer & @fredszkoda
DOP: @willjcarman
AC: @paul_sabuda
Costume Design: @jennyandertoncostume
Hair/Make Up: @malley.annmarie & @bridgetmua
Post Production Sound: @joeytbp
Songs: @jasonhavard
Music Production: @jonyr
ADs: Geoff Saunders & @pepperedwit
Line Producer: @misssarahmichelledurrant

Photo by: @phillipparnellphotography

Had the pleasure of production designing "All Roads Lead to Home", where I was responsible for the art department, covering everything from design to props, standby, and budgeting – with the awesome help from @laura_lestrawcreative ! 🎨✨

I started working on this back in 2021 and realised I haven’t posted much about it, even though it's been on the festival circuit for the past year – it’s about time I shared it!

Well done to the whole team! 👏

Director/Producer: @darrenscott_director
Staring: @imogen_archer & @fredszkoda
DOP: @willjcarman
AC: @paul_sabuda
Costume Design: @jennyandertoncostume
Hair/Make Up: @malley.annmarie & @bridgetmua
Post Production Sound: @joeytbp
Songs: @jasonhavard
Music Production: @jonyr
ADs: Geoff Saunders & @pepperedwit
Line Producer: @misssarahmichelledurrant

Photo by: @phillipparnellphotography

Go watch Disclaimer now on @appletv !

#behindthescenes #setdesign #artdepartment #painter #proppainting #props #dreamjob #ilovemyjob #appletv #disclaimer #scenicpainting #scenic #setpainting #tvcrew #filmandtv

Go watch Disclaimer now on @appletv !

#behindthescenes #setdesign #artdepartment #painter #proppainting #props #dreamjob #ilovemyjob #appletv #disclaimer #scenicpainting #scenic #setpainting #tvcrew #filmandtv

Thrilled to share that 'Disclaimer' is finally out on @appletv! I had the incredible opportunity to work as a props painter on this show back in 2022, and it’s amazing to see it all come together!

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Writer/Director. @alfonsocuaron

Cinematographers. @chivexp #BrunoDelbonnel, ASC, AFC

Starring. @cate_blanchettofficial #KevinKline @sachabaroncohen #LesleyManville @louispartridge_ @leilageorge @indiravarma @kodismitmcphee !!

based on the book Disclaimer by Renee Knight @disclaimerseries

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#disclaimerseries #appletvplus #appletv #propspainter #filmproduction #behindthescenes #alfonsocuarón #painter #tv #tvproduction #creativeindustry #tvshows #onset #filmcrewlife #lovemyjob #props #artdepartment #productiondesign

Thrilled to share that 'Disclaimer' is finally out on @appletv! I had the incredible opportunity to work as a props painter on this show back in 2022, and it’s amazing to see it all come together!

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Writer/Director. @alfonsocuaron

Cinematographers. @chivexp #BrunoDelbonnel, ASC, AFC

Starring. @cate_blanchettofficial #KevinKline @sachabaroncohen #LesleyManville @louispartridge_ @leilageorge @indiravarma @kodismitmcphee !!

based on the book Disclaimer by Renee Knight @disclaimerseries

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#disclaimerseries #appletvplus #appletv #propspainter #filmproduction #behindthescenes #alfonsocuarón #painter #tv #tvproduction #creativeindustry #tvshows #onset #filmcrewlife #lovemyjob #props #artdepartment #productiondesign

The making of 🏚️🎈🤡

Music from #deadsilence 🤫
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#StephenKing #itchapter1 #ModelMaking #MiniatureArt #HorrorArt #HandmadeModel #SetDesign #FilmArt #StephenKing #BehindTheScenes #ItMovie #CreativeProcess #HauntedHouse #artdepartment

The making of 🏚️🎈🤡

Music from #deadsilence 🤫
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#StephenKing #itchapter1 #ModelMaking #MiniatureArt #HorrorArt #HandmadeModel #SetDesign #FilmArt #StephenKing #BehindTheScenes #ItMovie #CreativeProcess #HauntedHouse #artdepartment

Super excited to finally share my model of the creepy house from 'It'! Every spooky detail, from the eerie windows to the old stone, was crafted from scratch to capture that haunting Stephen King vibe. 🏚️🎈

Huge thanks to the amazing @gabriel_niedojadlo for the killer photos and to @colourbylou for the haunting editing, they really brought this project to life!

Anyone need a model maker? 👻

#StephenKing #ItMovie #HorrorModel #MiniatureArt #HauntedHouse #miniature #modelmaking #setdesign

Super excited to finally share my model of the creepy house from 'It'! Every spooky detail, from the eerie windows to the old stone, was crafted from scratch to capture that haunting Stephen King vibe. 🏚️🎈

Huge thanks to the amazing @gabriel_niedojadlo for the killer photos and to @colourbylou for the haunting editing, they really brought this project to life!

Anyone need a model maker? 👻

#StephenKing #ItMovie #HorrorModel #MiniatureArt #HauntedHouse #miniature #modelmaking #setdesign

What an amazing experience it was painting on @andrewlloydwebber 's @starlightexpressldn at @troubadourwpark theatre!

I really enjoyed working from technical drawings to mark out the lines and chevrons throughout the stage (honestly, I love that stuff!) and many other things we got to paint that I didn't manage to get a photo of.

The show itself is freight-eningly good - highly recommended! The cast is amazing, and I’m in total awe of all the choo-rific talent so close to home! 😉

Big thanks to @jeanwong_scenicart and Datum for being wonderful throughout 🚂✨

woo-woo!

(apologies for the puns, I could not help myself)

What an amazing experience it was painting on @andrewlloydwebber 's @starlightexpressldn at @troubadourwpark theatre!

I really enjoyed working from technical drawings to mark out the lines and chevrons throughout the stage (honestly, I love that stuff!) and many other things we got to paint that I didn't manage to get a photo of.

The show itself is freight-eningly good - highly recommended! The cast is amazing, and I’m in total awe of all the choo-rific talent so close to home! 😉

Big thanks to @jeanwong_scenicart and Datum for being wonderful throughout 🚂✨

woo-woo!

(apologies for the puns, I could not help myself)

Some event jobs done a while back for @amybethaddison! Textured concrete effects on polystyrene and MDF plynths for an event for @shini.park & @amouageofficial

Had a lot of fun painting these plastic trees for a separate event 🌳

Some event jobs done a while back for @amybethaddison! Textured concrete effects on polystyrene and MDF plynths for an event for @shini.park & @amouageofficial

Had a lot of fun painting these plastic trees for a separate event 🌳

I love it when a client makes bold choices! It was a joy hanging this @williammorriscollection original wallpaper last month😍

>>> Swipe to see before!

This was one of his earliest wallpapers first produced in 1864 🤯

I love it when a client makes bold choices! It was a joy hanging this @williammorriscollection original wallpaper last month😍

>>> Swipe to see before!

This was one of his earliest wallpapers first produced in 1864 🤯

Recent painting and decorating job, swipe to see the rest of the flat's hallway and before pictures!

Using @duluxheritage 's Florentine Red colour for the front door and hallway 🔴

Recent painting and decorating job, swipe to see the rest of the flat's hallway and before pictures!

Using @duluxheritage 's Florentine Red colour for the front door and hallway 🔴

Always love a sewing session!🧵
Cut this Wilko relic tool bag in half, sewed it back together, added a lining with pockets and holes for my various brushes 🖌️

Always love a sewing session!🧵
Cut this Wilko relic tool bag in half, sewed it back together, added a lining with pockets and holes for my various brushes 🖌️

Making rubber handcuffs, golden keys and chainmail that takes me back to @wetaworkshop in NZ! ⛓️

@makinariumukltd

Making rubber handcuffs, golden keys and chainmail that takes me back to @wetaworkshop in NZ! ⛓️

@makinariumukltd

Experimenting with aging metal samples, and the last pic is my first attempt with an airbrush! 🖌️

@makinariumukltd

Experimenting with aging metal samples, and the last pic is my first attempt with an airbrush! 🖌️

@makinariumukltd

Had an amazing time last week at @makinariumukltd 5 day prop making course at Pinewood Studios 💪🎨

>> Swipe to see the before. Resin cast from a mold made from a 3D printed dagger designed by @jetcooper3d

Had an amazing time last week at @makinariumukltd 5 day prop making course at Pinewood Studios 💪🎨

>> Swipe to see the before. Resin cast from a mold made from a 3D printed dagger designed by @jetcooper3d

Huge install done for @flannels in Oxford Street! Poly carved floor and walls primed, painted, glued and dressed, counters and clothes racks textured and painted to look like brushed metal 🤩🎨

Huge install done for @flannels in Oxford Street! Poly carved floor and walls primed, painted, glued and dressed, counters and clothes racks textured and painted to look like brushed metal 🤩🎨

Lovely concrete texture I did on these plinths for The National TV Awards for @cianducrot 's performance of Heaven 🎶📺

Lovely concrete texture I did on these plinths for The National TV Awards for @cianducrot 's performance of Heaven 🎶📺

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Use of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign as well as using Acrylics, Gouache and Oils

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