Darthmarsh
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I have to say I get more blown away by you at your every post. In my painting I strive for the realism you seemingly effortlessly achieve
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Bailey03
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Many thanks, Darthmarsh and Arkhareon!
I didn't get much painting time this weekend (in-laws visiting), but I did get rid of those confusing dots... and then put in a bunch more.
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So why all the dots? Well, I'm trying to use the design from the original helmet's nose guard for the border pattern. It's rather complex, so I've broken it down into simpler parts so I can build up to the full pattern. These dots will provide a guide for the rest of the design so I can keep the spacing and shape consistent. The tunic border will get be the repeating geometric pattern, not those serpent or dragon heads at the top. However, there's a good chance I'll work those into the shield somehow. I'll be traveling for work this week, but hopefully I can paint the rest of the pattern next weekend.
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I didn't get much painting time this weekend (in-laws visiting), but I did get rid of those confusing dots... and then put in a bunch more.
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So why all the dots? Well, I'm trying to use the design from the original helmet's nose guard for the border pattern. It's rather complex, so I've broken it down into simpler parts so I can build up to the full pattern. These dots will provide a guide for the rest of the design so I can keep the spacing and shape consistent. The tunic border will get be the repeating geometric pattern, not those serpent or dragon heads at the top. However, there's a good chance I'll work those into the shield somehow. I'll be traveling for work this week, but hopefully I can paint the rest of the pattern next weekend.
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TrystanGST
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You're nuts. Keep it up!
Gandalf the Grey
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The cloth looks perfect, wonderfully smooth.
EpicMiniArt
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geeze that's complex. can't wait to see it
BloodASmedium
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Now that's some freehand type shiznitz !! Love it!!
fluisterwoud
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Great looking figure, and that design will be tough but definitely worth it.
Bailey03
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Thanks, everyone!
On another topic, I was approached about doing a seminar at Adepticon next year. I was curious if you all had any suggestions on topics you'd like to see. My initial thought was to do one on faces and skin. I figured it would be applicable to both the display painters and the gamers, plus the general techniques work for 28mm, 54mm, and larger. It would also be easy enough to make it a hands on demo as many companies produce sets of heads for figure conversions.
Other topics could be doing freehand, painting white, TMM, weathering, or perhaps focus on historicals or 1/35 scale figures. What do you all think? Are any of these topics you would be interested in seeing me teach? Are any more desirable than others?
Of course this is also dependent on what other people are doing. If there's already three people do seminars on the same topic, I'd probably look for something different. And I'd like whatever I do to be hands on, so the logistics of finding figures/paints to use will factor into the decision. But that's stuff I can figure out later. Right now I'm just curious what would interest people the most.
On another topic, I was approached about doing a seminar at Adepticon next year. I was curious if you all had any suggestions on topics you'd like to see. My initial thought was to do one on faces and skin. I figured it would be applicable to both the display painters and the gamers, plus the general techniques work for 28mm, 54mm, and larger. It would also be easy enough to make it a hands on demo as many companies produce sets of heads for figure conversions.
Other topics could be doing freehand, painting white, TMM, weathering, or perhaps focus on historicals or 1/35 scale figures. What do you all think? Are any of these topics you would be interested in seeing me teach? Are any more desirable than others?
Of course this is also dependent on what other people are doing. If there's already three people do seminars on the same topic, I'd probably look for something different. And I'd like whatever I do to be hands on, so the logistics of finding figures/paints to use will factor into the decision. But that's stuff I can figure out later. Right now I'm just curious what would interest people the most.
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feanorthenoldor
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Gorgeous work in this thread bailey. May I ask what colors you used for the white on the knight on the previous page? Sorry if you already answered, but I couldn't find it if you did.
thanks
thanks
Bailey03
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Thanks, Krule. Very helpful
Thanks, feanor. I've probably got the white mix somewhere here, but 30-40 pages back. It's Reaper Bone Shadow, Weathered Stone, and Leather White. Maybe a bit of pure white in some highlights, but not much. I wanted it to look more worn and not too bright. I did a pretty thorough write up here if you're interested http://powellminipainting.blogspot.com/p/painting-white.html?m=1
Thanks, feanor. I've probably got the white mix somewhere here, but 30-40 pages back. It's Reaper Bone Shadow, Weathered Stone, and Leather White. Maybe a bit of pure white in some highlights, but not much. I wanted it to look more worn and not too bright. I did a pretty thorough write up here if you're interested http://powellminipainting.blogspot.com/p/painting-white.html?m=1
feanorthenoldor
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awesome, thanks for that
Hi Bailey,
I've done a share number of demo's in the past, both in Belgium and abroad, and from the comments I got I can say that the ones on face painting were by far the most popular. I used 1/35th scale Hornet heads as they are relativly cheap, easy to get on and because of the good sculpt a descent result can be achieved quite easily. the last one was very important for the paint alongs to keep every one satified with their early results. I hope this is of some use to you.
Your Northumbrian your warrior you are working on is looking absolutelu amazing. That blue is probably one of the nicest blues I have seen ever. And then you're adding a spectacular free hand to make it even better! Can't wait to see the finished result.
Take care,
Gino(2dope)
I've done a share number of demo's in the past, both in Belgium and abroad, and from the comments I got I can say that the ones on face painting were by far the most popular. I used 1/35th scale Hornet heads as they are relativly cheap, easy to get on and because of the good sculpt a descent result can be achieved quite easily. the last one was very important for the paint alongs to keep every one satified with their early results. I hope this is of some use to you.
Your Northumbrian your warrior you are working on is looking absolutelu amazing. That blue is probably one of the nicest blues I have seen ever. And then you're adding a spectacular free hand to make it even better! Can't wait to see the finished result.
Take care,
Gino(2dope)
Bailey03
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Thanks, Gino. I'm glad you like the blue. I'm really happy with how it turned out too. Funny you should mention it, but I had been looking at the Hornet 1/35 heads. You're right, they do look like nice sculpts. I'm currently checking out a couple other options, New World Miniatures has some sets sculpted by Latorre (great sculptor, though I wish the heads were a bit more expressive) and Legend (they've got a nice looking set of 12 and they're a bit more dynamic). I think the 1/35 scale would be ideal for the class. Small enough so the people used to 28mm figures wouldn't be too put off, but large enough that you can more easily get into the details and expression.
Bailey, scale 75 do a range of heads which would be good for you to use as "Here's one I did earlier" examples.
Amongst them is a bearded character, shouting which is an excellent sculpt for demonstrating facial painting.
Amongst them is a bearded character, shouting which is an excellent sculpt for demonstrating facial painting.
Bailey03
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Thanks, DR. I had forgotten about those ones from Scale75. They're definitely worth considering for example pieces.
Getting back to the Northumbrian, last time I showed a picture of the setup for the tunic design. I've no completed the design (more on that in a sec). Following that I worked on the leather strap and belt, then went and attached most of the remaining equipment for the figure. I haven't quite decided on colors for the shield so I'm open to suggestions. The blue sections are just a base I can work over for the metals. The middle (grey) section could be all one color or I could alternate colors on the different sections. I do want to then do design work over the top, but that will probably be in white like the design on the tunic.
In case anyone is interested, here's how I did the tunic design. The idea was to break the pattern down into simpler parts and then build it up piece by piece. I also made use of guide marks which I could place at uniform spacing around the piece. I mixed several different shades of the pattern color to create some light-dark contrast. In addition, when I was all finished, I went over with some glazes to further develop the shadows and tie the whole look together.
Getting back to the Northumbrian, last time I showed a picture of the setup for the tunic design. I've no completed the design (more on that in a sec). Following that I worked on the leather strap and belt, then went and attached most of the remaining equipment for the figure. I haven't quite decided on colors for the shield so I'm open to suggestions. The blue sections are just a base I can work over for the metals. The middle (grey) section could be all one color or I could alternate colors on the different sections. I do want to then do design work over the top, but that will probably be in white like the design on the tunic.
In case anyone is interested, here's how I did the tunic design. The idea was to break the pattern down into simpler parts and then build it up piece by piece. I also made use of guide marks which I could place at uniform spacing around the piece. I mixed several different shades of the pattern color to create some light-dark contrast. In addition, when I was all finished, I went over with some glazes to further develop the shadows and tie the whole look together.
fluisterwoud
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Very nice looking pattern, well done. And a nice step by step, you make it look almost too easy. haha
feanorthenoldor
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beautiful freehand, might have to try this one out
