Leprechaun and Owl WIP-Constructive critisism appreciated.

[nitesynth]

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My first painted miniature so constructive criticism is much appreciated.:nailbiting!:

I recently got emerged into the world of miniatures and painting because of my boyfriend who has a basement full of painted miniatures and instantly fell in love with all the awesome models and different things you could do to make a miniature look realistic. So it made me to take my painting away from paper and onto resin and it has been an absolute blast.

This miniature at this time I feel is still a work in progress, but I always look towards striving to make things look better and always working on getting things just right. So, please feel free to let me know what I can do to make this and future projects look better. I would love to make this this little guy and future project gleam with your help.


Thank you so very much.

Nitesynth



http://www.coolminiornot.com/296066

 

[10 ball]

Cute little mini and looking good for your first

 

[Cyn]

For a first try looking real good. You seem to have a pretty clean painting style. I think you do a "failure" that most people do, who are new to the hobby, you have to water down your paints, so they are not so thick. This will make your result on the mini much more detailed.

 

[nitesynth]

Thank you both kindly for the responses, as for brushes I am using some ok brushes but definitely not specially for miniatures. Any suggestions that won't break my bank?

 

[nitesynth]

Also, I am not using the best of paints but wanted to ask what is everyone's favorite paints to use loking to make a big purchase of paints here pretty soon and I have found that reaper has a pretty nice complete set. Yay or Nay on this?

 

[nitesynth]

Anyone? I am going to be buying these soon and thought I would go with the majority of votes here on what you'd think would be good.

 

[BPI]

Reaper paint, from what I've read is just re-branded something or other (same as P3?) and is a perfectly reasonable brand to pick up some pots of. P3, Coat D'Arms, GW, Vallejo all being used regularly by people on these forums as well. Personal preference plays a big part and knowing that some brands are stronger in some areas than others means that over the years you'll pick up a variety to suit your needs. For starting out though, yep, a starter set from any of those brands will get you going. I wouldn't bother with a giant set that gives you every shade they manufacture though, just a starter set and a couple of loose colors that tie into forthcoming projects.

Cheers, B.

 

[DannyVasquez]

I personally tend to stick to a set pallete so I would build up your paints with those that you are the most comfortable using at first until you want to experiment with something different. One paint you should never live without is Deneb Stone from Games Workshop because it works with almost everything...

 

[nitesynth]

Thank you for the replies and as for brushes what would you suggest on brushes are there a set of the series 7 winston and newton brushes or do you think I should go with something good but less expensive I am looking to find something built to last and once again one time expense is ok but not something I will have to replace within 7-8months.