kmdl1066 Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 The general quality of miniatures posted here is both inspiring and intimidating. I have nowhere near the talent required to fit in with all the awesome round about here, but can still paint stuff that looks good on the table top. I typically have one of the best looking armies at the FLGS, even though my figures are average individually, because I only play painted and based figures. Quantity has a quality all of its own. And a decent base really elevates a so-so paint job. This is my thread as a member of the hamfisted paint-by-numbers majority. The metal Johan is a pretty dull sculpt compared to most Mallifaux, but it's really easy to paint. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmdl1066 Posted November 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Next up, a couple of desperate mercs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lusciousmccabe Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 I really like those flowers on the male merc's base. Nice colour schemes as well, I like how they're similar but not identical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Mcmold Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 All of your models look really good. I really dislike the Johans old sculpt, but your painting makes his face stand out, he looks a bit like a character for Mike Mignolas comic book (Hellboy). I really like your desperate mercs. Only thing I'd change would that I would do a darker tone on the wood of their rifles. I bought a pro painted female desperate merc back during the first edition Malifaux because I disliked her sculpt and I need a reminder of how a mini can be fixed with decent paintjob and a more unique color scheme. After that I painted Leveticus (also a dull mini) and I was quite happy with how he came out. I have a similar problem with posting my minis here, because a lot of stuff looks so much above my skills. But it might be just in my head. I would say that your minis are above average, because they capture interest. I might post a Molly crew soon when I'm finished with it. Sorry for the long banter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmdl1066 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 There is so much stuff posted here is absolutely phenomenal. And I love looking at them. But in an unattainable admiration kind of way. I really enjoy seeing something done that looks great that I feel I could achieve. Those are the posts that inspire me to paint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarab7664 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Your execution and colors are well done. You mentioned in your post that you don't have the talent to achieve a painting level. I would tend to disagree with you. My mother was an art teacher for almost 30 years and she believed anyone could do art. Some just might take more effort to get somewhere. You display what I believe are the three key elements to miniature painting. You have the desire, brush control and patients to paint. Two of those you cannot teach anyone. You also have good color choice as well as throwing details in like the bottom of the cape that is dirty. Blending is one of the more difficult things to learn because you need to thin your paint and do multiple layers. Jennifer Haley has a great video that helps with smooth color transition. Anyway keep painting and having fun with it. Bottom line is if you are happy with your miniatures that is all that matters. Cheers, John... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmdl1066 Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 You make a very good point. The honest and full truth is that I'm just not prepared to invest 40+ hours each for figures that are going to have to stand up to all the normal dings and scrapes of table top play. And I paint to play with painted figures, not for display. I'm going to have to try someday, but I harbor a suspicion that I'll put in ten times the effort for something that looks 50% better. Which is I guess is just a fancy way to say I'm a lazy git looking for every half-arsed shortcut I can find. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmdl1066 Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Misaki 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lusciousmccabe Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Her face looks kind of odd, but I've never really liked the face on that sculpt to be honest with you. The rest of the model and the base look really good. I like how the red ties together her clothes and weapon in with the flowers and the shading on the cloth and stone is very nicely done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jotun Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 I really like how you base your minis. I think the bases add a lot the impression the models make 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmdl1066 Posted December 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 @McCabe The odd looking face is entirely due to my (lack of) painting skills. But the only way to get better is to produce crap that becomes less crappy as you do more of it. @Jotun Yep, decent basing is the easiest way to make average painting look better. (And nothing pulls a great paint job down like poor basing.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmdl1066 Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Taelor "Gratuitous Underboob" Hammerstrike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmdl1066 Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Convict Gunslinger proxy hence the orange jumpsuit with white vest color scheme. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zFiend Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 I like your color schemes and bases a lot! The Desperate Mercs were really nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parintachin Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Great basework (o: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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