How long can you paint for / longest you have painted?

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**Dullspork**

Ratius wrote:
I think I recall one of the commission guys in the showcase forum saying he pulled an 18 hour stint to get a piece finished. I could not imagine that, let alone concieve the state of my poor back after it

How long can you last over a painting session, for me its about 1 hour to 2 hours maximum, after that I simply need to take a break, stretch and relax a bit.

Whats the longest stint you've ever pulled painting or modelling?

I regularly paint 8-10 hours a day, but I obviously take short breaks and have lunch and such. I once did 18 hours while finishing up the paint on the Rodger Young for the original Starship Troopers movie.

**Matthew**

6 hours. I hurt my back.

**Talys**

@Ratius - you should add a poll

**Marshal86**

Hard to say as I've never actually timed myself before, but I'd guess around 16 hours with small breaks mixed in. I think my wife was working a double. I could probably go longer if time permitted.

**sm3g**

Can often do upwards of 12 hours with TV going in the background! (bathroom breaks/getting food in there of course)

**KaptinBadrukk**

I've gone at least an hour, including drying time.