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Yarry - Deep in the Heart Wood By PrawnPower

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I started this at the World Expo during a workshop with JMPN. He spent quite a while discussing the uses opposing colours to enhance the contrast between the highlights and the shade. And he was even good enough to come and discuss his figures when he spotted me waiting at the airport for the flight home. So a big thank you, I'll try and keep improving. (And try to use the side of the brush more)

So when I got home I decided to finish the figure. First sculpting the base and tidying a couple of details that hadn't been dealt with before the workshop. For the base I wanted quite a dark forest scene so the fallen tree trunk with quite a lot of flock, some paper (laser cut) leaves and some small twigs for additional ground cover. A few brass etched leaves to add a bit of life and some lichen for the fungus growing on the fallen tree.

For the figure itself I tried to keep to green and red tones, working small amounts of green into most highlights while trying to push the contrast and maintain the face as a focal point.

Finally, thanks those that offered suggestions while it was still a work in progress, especially Anders (Ritual) for a couple of extra pointers.

I'd be very grateful for any comment

Thanks for looking

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Viewer comments:

Wren 15-Sep-08 #269960		Rating: 10 The face is fantastic, as it the skin overall. Just so rich, soft and characterful. The rest of the piece looks terrific also, and I really love the foresty look of the scene.
Turelio 11-Aug-08 #267039		Rating: 10 Fantastic work. The face, and especially the eyes, really stand out as a terrific focal point for the model.
Samajy Studios 04-Aug-08 #266580		Rating: 10 i didn't get a popper look at thins at PB but man does it look good. those eyes are amazing!!!!
white rabbit 04-Aug-08 #266545		Rating: 9 what a face.... just wonderful... a bit to blond for my taste.. but the rest is very sweet.. i enjoyed the workshop with you... nice piece mate cheers ben
AinuLainour 29-Jul-08 #266006		Rating: 9 You may not have won in masters in 2008, but in 2011 there's gonna be a reckoning!!!
demonherald 29-Jul-08 #265939		Rating: 10 Great stuff PP he's come out great .. Looked really nice despite the poor lighting o Sunday in the flesh and you've set a lovely mood overall with this one... Great to meet you (and thanks for binging the minotaur over for a real close look)and look forward to seeing how GD stuff turns out for you....
Ritual 29-Jul-08 #265928		Rating: 9 Great looking mini, Conrad! It's been fun following the progress of this one, from seeing what you did at the workshop in Girona, to the finished mini here. I think it shows that you've put a lot of thought into this one. And it has resulted in a great piece! I'm glad I could be of help.
Mantra 29-Jul-08 #265921		Rating: 10 Beautifuly done PP, fantasticaly painted figure and excellent base, You acheived what you set out to do here, the face is realy characterful, excellent
Mr Scream 29-Jul-08 #265903		Rating: 10 Awesome base there and great expression on the face, he looks a bit cold but maybe thats what you were aiming for or just the pics, anyway great job !
Ratboy The Legend 28-Jul-08 #265867		Rating: 10 That's a stunning paintjob mate, the lighting and shodow is really well done i think, especially on the face, the base has a very nice cosy woodland feel to it Keep up the good painting
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