Flesh tones - in the mood for different pots.

[Dragonsreach]

Originally posted by darklord
hmm, some of the transitions are a bit ough and the paint a little thick in places, probably a 6 from me Mike

That would be £6,000,000 and pocket money then Brett. lol

But I understand what you are saying, despite the fact that this is a large 2D work the brush marks on the face do give a reasonable indication of how he as a painter approached achieving the highlights. As painter ourselves (even with a much reduced \"Canvas\") we should consider how other achieve what we try for and see if we can adapt their methods.

 

[mickc22]

Foundry aren\'t too bad their Paint system has some nice colors which slot in between other ranges to increase the stages between tones,
ie: instead of just the three flesh tones, you can increase this to 6 or 8 by adding other brands and lining them up tonally, saves time mixing too

To carry on with the idea of using other colors to alter the flesh, this isn\'t a bad read

yeah I know Alex was a bit of an ass when he posted here, but there a some worthwhile techniques in his book

You want to perform threadomancy on his WIP Mike? That would be impressive!! lollol

 

[Dragonsreach]

Originally posted by mickc22
To carry on with the idea of using other colors to alter the flesh, this isn\'t a bad read

You want to perform threadomancy on his WIP Mike? That would be impressive!! lollol

HELL NO!

 

[mickc22]

lollollol LMAO
nearly fell off my chair then Mike

I just found his blog, http://alexcastromodels.blogs.com/ do be aware, those that dare to travel there, Alex is an \"internationally renown master artist and author\" as it says at the top of his blog

 

[mickc22]

he may have a big head....

....but he is good with a brush

http://alexcastromodels.blogs.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2007/12/05/cid_00f101c6476df9489a103da54237min.jpg

 

[Dragonsreach]

I don\'t think anyone has ever said he wasn\'t good with a brush, just unable to accept criticism.
Which is a shame as I think that people unwilling to listen to others views on their work will end up \"in a rut\" and possibly stagnate somewhat.

 

[ScottRadom]

What\'s the history here? Is there an old thread I should go lookin\' up?

 

[mickc22]

no he wasn\'t to good at accepting a little critique, shame really

still, I don\'t s\'pose we should talk about those that aren\'t here anymore (on CMoN that is)

 

[Dragonsreach]

Originally posted by ScottRadom
What\'s the history here? Is there an old thread I should go lookin\' up?

Trust me on this NO!

 

[mickc22]

Originally posted by ScottRadom
What\'s the history here? Is there an old thread I should go lookin\' up?

no you really don\'t want to, I did try to find it but I gave up
go read his blog, you\'ll get the gist
he\'s a talented man, but he\'s always right

 

[mickc22]

as it appears I\'ve started something I\'m gonna regret, I\'m off to have some dinner

 

[Necroghast]

Originally posted by mickc22
lollollol LMAO
nearly fell off my chair then Mike

I just found his blog, http://alexcastromodels.blogs.com/ do be aware, those that dare to travel there, Alex is an \"internationally renown master artist and author\" as it says at the top of his blog

I recognize that picture at the top of the page...

 

[Dragonsreach]

Originally posted by mickc22
as it appears I\'ve started something I\'m gonna regret, I\'m off to have some dinner

Thanks a bunch!

 

[mickc22]

to get back on topic
you might like to try Coat d\'arms paints from Black Hat Miniatures