Epic's WIPs

[EpicMiniArt]

lol, Thats OK Quiarcus, feedback is always great , its hard the paint the immersion of energy movement but I feel layers of a lighter green would sell it more so and it also reflecting on the metal parts slightly but it needs to be really subtle to sell it. I've always prefered Necrons to be weathered, it's kinda how I imagine them.

 

[EpicMiniArt]

well, added a little more detail to the green and a green tint to the metal

 

[BloodASmedium]

I hate being right now it's ready for the post!!well done job

 

[EpicMiniArt]

I think the shield could do with a tiny tiny bit of trans yellow in the green waves on the hull, just to create some hot spots if you like to give the impression that is it shimmering, or do you think that that is overkill@?

 

[oistene]

It's fabulous, I cannot believe how fast you improved!

 

[EpicMiniArt]

Thanks Oistene. Good teachers help you improve fast, as long as you take on board what ppl say

Anyway, I highlight the shield all the way up to white and added a the same colours in the orb, so the orb didn't look dulled down.

Here is the final result

 

[Teronus]

I tough about you today, this is me at job this morning:

Necron invasion!

 

[EpicMiniArt]

lmao, I would devour the lot

 

[BloodASmedium]

Geez ter that looks so tasty.and they look like Lil edible neuron ships...I cannot believe how I constantly give advice and some take it some do not which I totally ok but then you have a young lad such as david Mr epic mini art..and I feel so blessed to have another aspiring painter what it feels like to have pro painting Ted high level painting jobs and really feel good bout himself..it's all worth it.
And oh yeah ter I keep thinking bout those bunch of high elves you painted I cannot tell you how much I love that paintjobs....very very cool...

 

[EpicMiniArt]

aw shux, you nearly made me blush lol. Thanks BAM I'm honoured that I've been able to take your advise and make it my own and it has really shown in this barge. its been almost 24 hours and its still not up for voting yet .

I think I understand the highlight shade process after I've been studying paintings (actual paintings, not minis) and the general thing I see being used is split complement shading / highlighting to create warm or cool shades.

and if you highlight is cool then your shade needs to be warm and hot highlights have cool shadows

 

[EpicMiniArt]

well, I've posted the necron barge up for voting, which is now live, here. I'd be greatfull for some votes and feedback thrown this way. Thanks for everyone's help

 

[BloodASmedium]

What I do and your correct it's all about a balance each model weather an ogre kingdoms yeti or a juggernaut of krone I'll balance some out shade cool complimentary highlight warm analogous so in a nut she'll if I'm painting up a juggernaut of krone I'll shade green mixed with a Lil blue (cool complimentery) then to highlight warm analogous so red oranges red yellows etc.. (hence warm colors that lie next to one another on thecwheel).is there other ways of course there are no set things in stone just guidelines and a whole lot of hey does this color look good ,would this color be better etc.

 

[EpicMiniArt]

yep, its such a complicated subject to master with tons of trail and error but at least I'm starting to understand the concept of colour.

Currently have started doing another Ork, I've only based the coated the skin so far and well upload some WIPS once I've got the first washes on the skin. I've used a more yellow-green base as I wanted the skin to have a brighter, warmer feel to the end result. Where as my prevous Ork I used a blue-green, which made it look cold blooded, but the skin shades are going to be cool red through to purple. I'm hoping that it will contrast really nicely

 

[GreenOne]

Like that necron flying croissant, nice colors and you have developped steady brush skill, nice progress.

 

[jschrod]

I'm Bloodas mediums fiance just want to introduce myself...I urge all painters to pick up color theory by Betty edwards.it even has helped me in creating schematics of color for my jewelry business..

 

[EpicMiniArt]

Please to meet you Jschrod, hes a lucky man and I can second on the betty edwards, its an amazing help, but tell me how on earth do you put up with him? you must of sinned terribly in your previous life

Here are some WIPs of the Ork I'm working on, with aid of betty Edwards book

 

[BloodASmedium]

Yeah bud that necron is perfect the barge unmatched the ork I'm loving I cannot wait until that's further along and btw thanks for everything especially listening that barge has to end in high 8s I'm excited bud your first 8s keep on going bud your doing what you've always wanted to painting "sick " models at a high calibre and your right rusted parts aren't for everyone's cup of tea....but they are our only cup o'tea ..

 

[EpicMiniArt]

Thanks man, its you who has allows me to gain the knowledge to be able to paint like that. I'm so grateful

 

[jschrod]

He drives me to DISTRACTION! But I love him!

 

[EpicMiniArt]

Lol, I can imagine. I have to say though nhe is an awesome guy. anyone who has a passion to teach and show there knowledge deserve the utmost respect.