Caedrus Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 Greetings, fellow painters, and welcome to the Monthly Painting Challenge for June! Everything you need to know for the Challenge is right HERE. After May's Base Challenge (and I think I recognise a few of my fellow painter's entries, based on styles!), it's time for a new challenge. You see, for we folks in the Southern Hemisphere, it's the start of Winter! For the Northerners, it's the start of Summer. You couldn't manage a greater contrast. So, for June, welcome to: The Contrast Challenge! There are so many ways to create contrast in miniature painting. Brightness is the obvious one. But what about saturation? Temperature? Value? Texture? For the month of June, I want to see your contrast experiments! Experiment and have fun! Have a fantastic June, look after yourself and your loved ones, and keep those brushes damp! Caedrus. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caedrus Posted May 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 Caedrus, reporting in! For the month of June, I will be attempting to finish my long-standing project (Hannah), my NMM experiment (Lazarus Alt), and to finish my Sonnia Crew (looking at you, Thralls!). Of course, I'll also find something interesting to paint in the greatest amount of contrast, for my self-imposed Monthly Challenge! Picture to come! Have a great June, everyone! Caedrus. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lusciousmccabe Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 15 hours ago, Caedrus said: The Contrast Challenge! There are so many ways to create contrast in miniature painting. Brightness is the obvious one. But what about saturation? Temperature? Value? Texture? For the month of June, I want to see your contrast experiments! Experiment and have fun! You forgot contrast of contrast! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astapable Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 Heres my list of minis for June: Sammy LaCroix Big Brain Brin Pale Rider Maybe list (depends on my schedule): Lucky Emissary Captain Zipp First Mate Earl Burns 2 Iron Skeeters 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 I'm pledging more King's Empire for the Other Side. I'm hoping to do Margaret Belle (leader) and the King's Hand (Titan). That said I really want to get back to Malifaux. So many choices so little time. Have a wonderful June everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viruk Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 Initial start for the month of June - plenty of opportunities for playing with contrast there 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranglelove Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 I got the Jedza box and felt inspired to set-up a makeshift painting area: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lusciousmccabe Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 9 hours ago, Stranglelove said: I got the Jedza box and felt inspired to set-up a makeshift painting area: Looks like you're off to a great start! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddick Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 On 6/6/2021 at 2:00 AM, Stranglelove said: I got the Jedza box and felt inspired to set-up a makeshift painting area: Jedza's minis look even nicer than i thought 😍. MUST FIGHT THE URGE OF GETTING INTO A NEW FACTION June looks like it's going to be a month with very little hobby time... i think I will manage to paint the 2 thunder archers i have left unpainted (the 3rd one was my entry for the flowers & showers painting competition, i just posted it in the may thread). @Caedrus somehow i missed your may pledge, i saw it now, the void hunters are spot on 👌. Did you use colorshift paint on them??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Boomstick Posted June 9, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 @Caedrus Finished up the all Umbras I didn't quite get the final touches on last month (along with the Operatives) and kind of glad I did, since this is probably the most contrast heavy crew I've done. Given the light/shadows theme of the DUA/Umbra, I tried further darkening the darkest darks (using Black 3.0 even, which turned out pretty well, though it does mean those parts of the minis aren't varnished, and the effect is better in person than in picture) and brightening the brightest brights (rarely use pure white anywhere normally, but with this crew it's around a bit more. Had a blast with them, but definitely looking forward to not focusing so hard on the contrast extremes (and keeping this crew the most contrasting will further contrast them in contrast to my other crews). All told for all the Umbras +2 Operatives, 66ss. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lusciousmccabe Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 @Boomstick Love the cast shadows under the models. What's with all the Corgi's? Noticed the first one, then another when going through the photos, then there were more everywhere I looked. Thought I was going mad for a minute there. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 1 hour ago, lusciousmccabe said: @Boomstick Love the cast shadows under the models. What's with all the Corgi's? Noticed the first one, then another when going through the photos, then there were more everywhere I looked. Thought I was going mad for a minute there. Thnak you! Maybe you are? What corgis..? 😛 I kid, I kid. I needed something to cast the shadows for the Umbras to rise out from (or take the Bocken on walks, they're dangerous and shouldn't be left to their own devices) that would fit on the bases without crowding the models out, and with my love for themes, I needed a way to work Ein into this Cowboy Bebop themed crew, with no canines in sight. Two birds, one shadow-y, stone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Laughing Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 I got some malifaux painting done early this month, so I'm gonna post now, then post again if I finish more. (Maybe I'll even get around to basing as I'm getting closer to having good batches for basing together) 3 Akanane (12ss) for my Asami & Bayou crews. Orange nail polish as the tie in to my Asami crew... I also especially like the apple core. (All contrast paints, so kinda hits the monthly contest, even though I painted them at beginning of month before reading the contest Might still add splotches to make them more dirty trash demons. Or maybe try tattooing. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astapable Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 Some of my June minis https://www.instagram.com/p/CPwKbYDnqHh/?utm_medium=copy_link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Magnus Posted June 14, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 Finished my June pledge early. Here are my Infiltrators and Margaret for my King’s Empire army. Once more thanks to @Stranglelovefor his photographic expertise. That’s 60ss for the month, (15ss for Margaret and 45ss for the nine Infiltrators). I’m still hoping to get the Titan finished by the end of the month. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Viruk Posted June 14, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 18 soulstones at this point. Now in the batch assembly mode fo more things bound to appear. Sorry for poor quality, took this quick shot before packing them and sending to the Land Down Under. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlekin Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 Hey everybody! I just wanted to give some props to everybody contributing here. I finally got back to painting (some pix will follow soon-ish) and seeing all the marvelous work everybody's sharing here really helps me a lot in keeping the motivation up. You guys rock 🤓 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stranglelove Posted June 16, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 Finished Jedza's crew. The snowy bases contrast with this Texas heatwave 🥵. Also got back into the game proper with them and they have a very interesting play style. Need to go back and catch her goggles. I'll probably assemble and paint the rest of the Seeker models before returning to the Crypsis Corps. Have a good week, y'all. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post astapable Posted June 16, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 15 stones so far 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrosos101 Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Very nice shots. Continue to celebrate the photography Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post astapable Posted June 21, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 10 more points for June Still need a base, but I’m brainstorming the best possible variant right now. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddick Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 June hobby time is tight... a project i started is taking longer than expected, and I still haven't decided for a color scheme of my last blossom keyword. I don't know if we're allowed to do this, but can i change my pledge form the thunder archers to 2 onryo? I have the scheme color for my urami super clear, and i'm certain the paint job that will make me happy, will be faster than whatever scheme & style would leave me satisfied with the archers. Funny thing is that when looking for inspiration i found that our beloved forum member @Viruk has done his urami crew the way i pictured it in my head, I specially love the gaki So if by any chance you remember how you did the gaki paintjob, i'll appreciate some tips. Thanks! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 @Diddick I'm a 100% sure you can change your monthly pledge (models you thought you were going to do). If not I'd have been eliminated last year 😉 Even at 58 I have the attention span of a gnat. At least now I can blame it on senility. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viruk Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 On 6/23/2021 at 2:05 PM, Diddick said: So if by any chance you remember how you did the gaki paintjob, i'll appreciate some tips. Thanks! Thanks for the kind words mate! The Gaki were fun to work with! I painted these a few years ago so can't really recall specific steps but in general you should aim for 2-3 highlights based on light brown going into bleached bone-like shade (could be even achieved with semi-dry brush). After that a generous wash of watered down light brown wash, followed by darker one applied mainly in the recesses. You can even do some dark wash in the deepest shades. That can be followed with a focused drybrush of bleached bone on the edges. As for the dirt - either use dry pigments or a torn sponge (like the one that comes with Wyrd boxes). Dip that sponge in dark brown, remove the excess of paint and apply randomly to the areas that would be seeing some serious wear and tear. As for the skin, similar process but purplish washes apply. Hope this helps! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caedrus Posted June 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Caedrus, Reporting in! Greeting everyone! First of all, an apology. I’ve been crazily busy over the last few weeks, and had barely enough time to do any of the fun th9ings that make life worth living! However, now that I am over the hump of grown-up responsibilities (for the moment, at least), I can actually do some fun stuff. I’ve been working on a few projects in the last few weeks. Hers goes! First of all, with my Obliteration keyword finally finished, I moved onto another nearly-finished project, being my Witch Hunters. Now, with the Hush box being released, I can get the final members of the team, but in the meantime, I had to get started on my Thalarian Quellers. Here’s where they are at, so far! Next up, I had a couple of Exorcists built, and with the Marshal keyword looking almost complete, it was time to do some work on this dire duo. Here they are! On the topic of nearly-completed keywords, my Freikorps finally got a bit of heavy support. No, it’s not the Hannah (that’s still a work in progress…), but rather, the Alt Lazarus! This guy took forever, but it was worth it in the end. Lots of fun was had on this miniature, and lots of learning. There are still skills to continue to develop – OSL, NMM and airbrushing are the obvious three), but I had fun, and that’s the main thing! Next, my Flowers and Showers entry. I painted an Avatar of Zoraida, and a slew of roses to go along with it. It wasn’t successful in winning anything, but I had fun doing it! The flowers are all 3D printed, which was a bit of a learning curve! So, that’s what I’m up to for the moment. Hopefully I can get the Exorcists and Quellers ready by the end of June. I'll be back soon with some feedback and comments! Caedrus. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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