Regelridderen 693 Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 So I’ve just started this wonderful game - and now I’m finally ready for my first fight. I’ve gone with the Ortegas and tried playing around with still water fix for a swampy theme. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ludvig 3,231 Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Love them! Both the bases and the bold paint style. Nino and the peacekeeper are my favourites. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Regelridderen 693 Posted December 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Thanks, although blowing them up in this size really brings out my sloppy painting and impatient technique Hopefully with the next batch of models, I can improve and bring out some smooth gradients. I’m waiting for : Lady Justice Death Marshall Recruiters The Jury Executioners The Lone Ranger Brutal Effigy Guild Hounds - for these, I think, I’ll work a little more on painting the base for the water fx, and get the models done before slapping them on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ludvig 3,231 Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 I was assuming it was a conscious style choice because it feels like an impressionist painting to me. In the group shot they look 50 times better than my Ortegas with smoother transitions that ended up just looking flat and boring. Nino's gun in particular came out insanely well looking and the leather looks fantastic to me. As a tabletop technique this feels like the way to go. May I ask how long you spent on them? It is nice to work on bases and models separately. A case could be made for pouring the water effects after fixing the model if it's supposed to be standing in the water of course. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Regelridderen 693 Posted December 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 13 minutes ago, Ludvig said: I was assuming it was a conscious style choice because it feels like an impressionist painting to me. In the group shot they look 50 times better than my Ortegas with smoother transitions that ended up just looking flat and boring. Nino's gun in particular came out insanely well looking and the leather looks fantastic to me. As a tabletop technique this feels like the way to go. May I ask how long you spent on them? Thanks. The leathers do look really great IRL I haven’t really timed the painting, but I’ve been mostly batch painting doing leathers one day, and metals the other - but on average, I’d guess a couple of hours per mini. When it comes to looks, then I think, what is most important is getting the contrasts right, and in minis that means exaggerating the shadows and highlights, to really draw out those Tine shapes, when they’re seen at arms length. The gradients do however allow you continue marveling, once you pick up the model for a closer look 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Butch 360 Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 I like the style of the painting a lot. On hte big pictures it really looks very sloppy. But in the distance it looks great. And even the close ups show bold brushstrokes - reminds me a litte bit of impressionists. You really know where to put shadows, lights and atmospheric colors. Great! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Regelridderen 693 Posted December 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 @Butch You’re much too kind. Maybe I should just go with you and @Ludvig‘s comments, and just label myself an impressionist 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Butch 360 Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 Yeah, do so! (But don't touch your ears!) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Regelridderen 693 Posted December 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 Just got a bunch of models glued and primed : Lady Justice The Judge The Jury Scales of Justice 2 Death Marshall Recruiters 3 Death Marshalls 2 Executioners Lone Marshall Brutal Effigy So that’s just 13 models to paint before I can order a new bunch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Regelridderen 693 Posted December 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 Here’s a couple of chubby boys, suiting up to execute any sentence 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Regelridderen 693 Posted December 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 A little more work 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Regelridderen 693 Posted January 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Here are the executioners - I might want to work a little on their masks and weapons, adding further highlights Which one do you like the best? 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Regelridderen 693 Posted January 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Hmm, I think these took a wrong turn at one point.. Now I gotta be careful not ruining the base. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littlewicked 29 Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Love the water affects especially the one coming off of the horses front hoof 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Treehouse 381 Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Cool, which product are you using for the water effects? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Regelridderen 693 Posted January 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Its Vallejo Still Water. It’s fairly simple to use. Glob it on thickly, if you want some wobbly waves, or thin it with water, if you want a smooth surface - last option does require a couple of layers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Regelridderen 693 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Some WIP 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ludvig 3,231 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Damn, those glow effects look amazing! What hapoened to poor LJs head?! Are you painting it separately or doing a dead justice of your own? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Regelridderen 693 Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 29 minutes ago, Ludvig said: Damn, those glow effects look amazing! What hapoened to poor LJs head?! Are you painting it separately or doing a dead justice of your own? The lady had a horrible hair day, so I’ve sent her head to get a new do. - And I’m glad you like the glows. That is what airbrushes are for Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scatterbrain 208 Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 On 12/17/2017 at 6:16 PM, Ludvig said: I was assuming it was a conscious style choice because it feels like an impressionist painting to me. Ditto! It screams the Impressionist movement, but on miniatures. I think it's amazing. Great job! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Regelridderen 693 Posted January 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 38 minutes ago, Scatterbrain said: Ditto! It screams the Impressionist movement, but on miniatures. I think it's amazing. Great job! Why, thank you @scatterbrain. I must say, I'm quite overwhelmed at the enthusiasm, these minis get from you guys, but it is quite encouraging – I gotta take the time today, to slap on some more paint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Argentbadger 628 Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 I really like your style. But the most impressive part is the water effect on the Lone Marshal's horse hooves - well done. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Regelridderen 693 Posted January 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 12 minutes ago, Argentbadger said: I really like your style. But the most impressive part is the water effect on the Lone Marshal's horse hooves - well done. Thanks. It’s actually quite simple, the Water FX basically does all the work itself, you just poke it around a bit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jrp1000 2 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 What a fantastic and unique painting style. The close ups look strange but as soon as it's at any distance the eye seems to fill in the rest and they look fantastic. The glow on the mounted guild model is incredible. Love the skin tone of the executioners too. Looks very very good. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Regelridderen 693 Posted January 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Lady J. Has such a poor hairday, luckily she stumbled upon a wide brimmed marshalls hat. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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