WIP Thousand Sons Daemon Prince, Haters Welcome!

[tristym]

Hey errbody,

This is my Daemon Prince WIP. I'm at the staring at him phase. You know, the phase where you just stare at a model, knowing something's missing but where you can't figure it out? So, help me out, people. What's he need?

The idea here is that a TS Sorcerer got the gift just before Ahriman closed the doors on everyone. I'm working on the mask still, gotta file it down a bit smoother, but I'm open to any and all suggestions for improvement. Haters welcome!

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[secretpaintgeek]

Hi mate, Welcome to the forums
Transitions could be smoother on the blues. Maybe try using a glaze to try and bring it back together? Also I would personally say try and vary the blue a little more, possibly even straying into purples in certain darker areas? The wings are a area i would bring in the purple to replace the white. Also I'd consider having the horns all gold rather than striped with the hope that the warmer colour of the gold would frame his face and draw attention to the area.
Bear in mind though that these are my opinions and nothing more. I'm sure some of the more experienced painters would be able to offer more assistance.
Oh and on a fluff note if this fella was in the legion before the rubric (I think thats what it was called) happened then the armour would be red rather than blue Doesnt really matter but just thought i'd drop it in there

 

[ellis_esquire]

People will say it so i may as well - keep your paints thinner! It makes all the difference.

Also use some kind of brown wash to delineate the golds shapes. Maybe some highlights with lighter golds or silvery golds also. I agree with SPG to make all the horns gold.

Good first try though!