Showing my newest works before I get into things!

Maenas

Maenas

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Bailey03 said:
Yeah, it takes some time to get the hang of. I started playing around with it maybe 3 years ago. But, once you do get a good feel for it, you will find it a very useful tool! I'm trying to push myself to use it in more places.

Just remember these few tips...
- Keep it thin. I started out using GW's pre-made glazes. I still thinned them down 1 part glaze to 1 or even 2 parts water. That's the difference between a table top glaze and a display/competition glaze. Thinner let's you build up the color more slowly and helps with the blending.
- The color will be faintest where you start your brush stroke and strongest where you end it. So start the brush in the transition area and push the paint where you want it to go. So, for the stubble effect, I'd start near the top of the stubble and bring the brush down and under the chin. This helps blend it at the top and lets the color be stronger in the shadow area. Same goes for the red on the nose, start at the front of the tip and drag the color down and under the nose. For the bags, I'd start in the center and push the color towards the inside corner. Etc.
- Don't overload the brush. Dip it in the glaze and then dab it on a paper towel. Too much paint and it will just run everywhere like a wash. By wiping off the excess you will have much more control over where the color goes. I'll often test the glaze on my hand to see if I've got the right amount of paint on the brush and if it's thin enough.
- Let the paint dry between layers. You want to build up the color of 3, 4 or more layers (depending on how thin the glaze is and how strong you want the end effect). But, if you apply layer 2 while layer 1 is still wet, you just end up pushing layer 1 around and making a mess. To build up color, each layer has to be dry before you do the next one. Doesn't take long, but glazes dry a bit slower than regular acrylic. So slow down a bit and, if you want, you can gently blow on the figure to speed up the drying.
- Finally, glazes are easier to see on top of light colors rather than dark ones. Doesn't mean you can't use them on other colors, but expect it to take more layers to show an effect. Skin is usually light, so it takes glazes very well.
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Super good info!! give this man some more reputation points! I cannot do it again so soon xD and John this one is going to be a great project of yours I am sure!!
 
Octavian80

Octavian80

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Oh yeah man, nice! The glazes add just that little bit of character to the face that makes all the difference in the world. Just like how you helped me a week or two ago with the face I was painting. Nice implementation of Bailey's tips.
 
BloodASmedium

BloodASmedium

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Guys when you have great people giving you fantastic ideas with clarity you cannot lose. I used to say when I was self teaching myself ..uhh.. Yeah anyway IDE say I wish I had a coach that would tell me a Lil more this or try this or that. Then I came in the forums and then to run into baily ... My prayers are answerd.its like he's sitting by you each figure !!!cool huh!!!
 
KruleBear

KruleBear

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BloodASmedium said:
Guys when you have great people giving you fantastic ideas with clarity you cannot lose. I used to say when I was self teaching myself ..uhh.. Yeah anyway IDE say I wish I had a coach that would tell me a Lil more this or try this or that. Then I came in the forums and then to run into baily ... My prayers are answerd.its like he's sitting by you each figure !!!cool huh!!!
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This is why you just keep getting better and better.

btw, safe travels to Adepticon.
 
Foxtail

Foxtail

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Nice before and after BaM. Nice to watch someone with the talent to implement Bails advice demonstrate it so well!
 
Guawol

Guawol

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Interesting idea for all those gamers who can now support their favorite tabletop game with fashion accessories.
 
Bailey03

Bailey03

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Great work on the ogre. Glad the glazes helped you out. Keep at it and you'll get more and more comfortable using them. Remember, you can continue to build up color with more layers, so you control how dramatic or subtle the effect is. That decision, along with which colors to use and where, is up to you as the artist. Knowing you, I'm sure you could do some really awesome stuff with them. Though I haven't tried it myself, I'd think a few layers of yellow glaze followed by some layers of blue, purple, and/or black in a smaller area could produce some wicked looking bruises on a model. I try to avoid getting beaten up too often, but I recall the bruises would look yellow on the borders and then transition to a blue/purple and then more of a black. I guess the color changes depending on how recent or old it is. I'm not saying you should do that on this ogre, but keep it in mind for future projects. I have a feeling you could find a good use for it sooner or later.

The bits jewelry is awesome! Great collaboration between you and Janet!
 
BloodASmedium

BloodASmedium

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FUNNY YOU SHOUKD MENTION BRUISES. I always try to get that fresh/ old look but I have yet to find something steady as far as a sbs.. Hmm PAGE BOOKMARKED AGAIN MASTER DAVID. Will def have fun trying these out.;) thank you sincerely .:)))
 
KruleBear

KruleBear

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BloodASmedium said:
Thanks fox krule flu
Krule I will see you there right !!!
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As long as the mother in laws surgery goes as expected I will be there for a class Friday evening (iirc leather techniques by Kiril) and in and out the rest of the weekend. I have aboided talking about it as I jinxed it last year. I would say I will be the biggest bearded lug there....but I've learned I am tiny by some standards.

The jewelry turned out nice.

@Bailey: that sounds like a good plan for bruises.
 
Maenas

Maenas

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Interesting idea that jewellery...enamel will do great for it, as I think is more "real weather" resistant than acrylics. But you both will probably need to experiment on it... ^^

Very nice implementation of spot on advice John! wishing you good luck on the contest and a nice and safe travel too!
 
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