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mattdus

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Just wanted to jump in here and introduce myself. I have been building and painting models for almost 20 years but just started working on minis about 6 years ago. I have done mostly 15mm ww2. I am working more in 25 and 28mm now as well. Reading the articles here over the last couple of years has helped me improve quite a bit. Just today I finished a reaper Bandit which I have submitted to the site for Comment and critique, I started this figure last night specifically trying to improve on my flesh tones as well as in general.

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I just want to thank you all for posting not only your fine work which inspires me to improve but also for the general helpfulness you all provide as well.

Matt D
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Torn blue sky

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Welcome to the forums , Matt. I'm sure you'll find a happy home here among the hobbits and trolls (Please don't feed the trolls, no matter how much I beg). Any questions or comments/critique you seek will be well met, they're a friendly bunch on a whole.
As for the submission, the flesh tones are noticeably the best part, so i'm assuming that was definitely the main point of focus for you. The clothes look a wee bit flat though, might want to try and introduce some darker colours for a bit of depth and contrast ;)
 
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supervike

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Welcome!

Just looking at your pic there, you're definitely on the right track. I think it could do with a few more highlights to add a bit more contrast.
 
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Welcome Matt :good:

Nice swift painting for an evenings worth! A bit of neat darklining would sharpen him up a lot. Throw in a couple more highlights as per 'Vike and you're done!

Have fun!

Cheers, B.
 
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mattdus

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Thanks for the input. I was really happy with the face, though the clothing could use some more. I have a hard time figuring out where to highlight clothing so that's my next step.
 
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RuneBrush

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Welcome to CMoN! Probably the best place you could come to learn new techniques and gain useful comments :D

As for the mini, I'd be inclined to darken down the chainmaille a little - a bandit wouldn't necessarily want shiney chain to give him away ;) Going on GW colours, I'd apply a thinned wash of Badab Black, with perhaps a tiny touch of one of the brown washes.
 
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Ms Mini Magic

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Hi, I am new to this site and somehow can't figure out how to upload images on this site. Do I have to have an auction number? Swear I'm not that slow, this site is just very different from all other uploading situations i have ever found myself in. Thanks for your help.
 
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