Imperial Guard Lord Commisar

[jcichon]

This is my first time posting and my first mini. I've always painted 90-120mm historical figures and have always wanted to try a 28mm figure. This was quite an experience for me as I am not well versed in acrylics at all. SO I would love any comments or criticisms you may have to offer. I think the face is terrible. Of everything I try in acrylics, fleshwork is my worst. I am an oil painter and still trying to learn acrylics. This was done in all acrylics so please give me any pointers you may have.

 

[freakinacage]

why not use oils on the smaller figure? i know they aren't ideal but some artists have used them to great effect on 28mm stuff. that said, something small like the face would be easier in oils. what is it you don't like about the face? also what techniques are you using?

 

[10 ball]

as freak says, go with oils if that's what your use to , can not really see whats wrong with the face from the photo.

 

[supervike]

I can see where it could stand a few more highlights for contrast, but overall, I really like it.

Love that richness you've gotten in the red cape.

 

[jcichon]

Thanks for the replies guys. I actually tried oils on the fleshwork but it turned out to be a total disaster. I'll keep plugging away at acrylics. Now I am off to start an inquisitor marine which looks to be a lot of fun.

 

[Dragonsreach]

Thanks for the replies guys. I actually tried oils on the fleshwork but it turned out to be a total disaster. I'll keep plugging away at acrylics. Now I am off to start an inquisitor marine which looks to be a lot of fun.

The thing to remember with 28mm figures is that the contrast level needs to be far higher than with 90-120mm figures due to the reduced size/ increased scale.
What you may be used to trying to achieve on a 90 mm face isn't easily as possible on a 28mm face, but it can be done.
However as has been said don't give up on Oils if you are used to them, you may find it easier to do a transition phase and use acrylics as initial base colour and Oils as the "Working" colours. That way you may find the smoothness of oils works more in your favour in this scale.