Question

[Gary Puckett]

Does anybody know if you can show a glaze on a paint job. If so could you please explain.

Thanks,
Gary

[Peter Walsh]

Gary,
This comes up every now and then. In practical terms, I don't think it is possible in eCabs, and would be very time consuming in Fireworks or Photoshop (using the air gun brush) since the glazing collects only in corners and ornate edging, etc.
Beyond that consideration, glazing is so unique to each project I personally consider it unwise to try to compose a glazed digital image the customer loves, and then have to labor to match it in the work itself. I think the safest approach is to use the base background color for the rendering, advising the client that the rendering is for structural/style layout, and then present a glazed wood sample in the wood type chosen or recommended. I always have the customer sign-off on the sample as "approved" if they like it. That way, I am certain I can duplicate the result, and avoid any conflicts or disappointments later.
regards,

[Damon Nabors]

I'll second Peters comments.

[Gary Puckett]

Thanks Peter,

I will have to agree with you, but with all photos it is always just a photo and the image may differ.Especially with a hand glaze I don't think you can duplicate a look every time it can be close but never the same. I haven't done very much glaze work and I know it is very difficult to master, but I would like to offer it.

Gary