Sezar Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 (edited) Edit: Hollow Waif Belles and crew completed on post#30! Ok, I guess it was enough of collecting Wyrd's awesome minis without putting any love on them, so it's time to start painting them. I've begun with the fantastic Red Chappel Gang, but since it has past a lot of time since the last time I painted anything, I will start with those lovely Belles. I decided to have all crew represented in some kind of saloon, probably the same that not so far ago regented Madamme Sybelle! My plan is to add bottles, cards, broken stuff around the floor once they all are fully painted, so all bases look pretty plain at the moment. From now on, I'll keep updating this first posts with the latest minis I've finished painting, and here they are: You will be able to see them all individually as I finish painting them, as I'll keep updating this. Even when I'm certainly not the most creative or best painter out there, I hope you like it. Any critics and suggestions are always welcomed. Edited October 13, 2010 by Sezar updating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenStorm989 Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Give yerself some credit, i really dont think it looks bad at all. The colors are really bright and vibrant and if thats the look your going for then excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpool Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 I like the scenic basing really draws your eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sezar Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Well, after reviewing the model a few times in the past 2 days, I decided I should spend a bit more time on this, after all you are not fielding 100 minis on this game, so each one should be painted wit a few more dedication and love. I was not happy at all with the skin and hair, but I wanted to work on the dress and all other parts of the model as well. So, after one hour, she now looks like this: Now I'm happier and I think this is the way to go. I dirtied the lowest part of the dress, as well as reduced the brightness on it all. The same was done on her hair, and even while it is the part I'm less happy with, I think it looks way better and "natural" now. Hope you like it as well. Now to start on the next 2 Belles!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 it looks fantastic the extra effort was definately worth it. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theHman Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 The extra effort really paid off. Really like how she looks now. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sezar Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Hi again! Even while I'm kinda slow, I keep working on my Red Chappel crew. Got 2 Belles and Sybelle finished (well, the bases till need some work as they're a bit plain, but that will wait until I finish them all), and the 3rd Belle is about half done. Then will be the time for Seamus himself and the lovely Bete. So here is my latest update, hope you like them! Belle 2: Sybelle: And these are the ones finished till now: As always, it will be a pleasure to receive any critics and suggestions. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Shaper Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Very Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassarus Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 That is some lovely ladies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melnibonean Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Beautiful. Nice paintwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowopal Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Excellent! I love the green on the dress. Very nice and subtle. The pink on Sybelle's outfit is awesome. It cracks me up to see a zombie Matron in pink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 There is something so disturbing about Sybelle in Pink. Good job though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirigakurenoHaku Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Sybelle in pink... That is absolutely horrid and revolting... Absolutely apalling! Good job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaosLenny Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Sybelle in pink is pretty awesome. I also like what your doing with the bases:)...look forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonkin Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Can't wait to see what you do with Seamus. Great work so far. D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theHman Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sezar Posted September 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 (edited) Back once again, this time with my third Belle finished, hope you like her: Overall I like it pretty much, except for the hair, which I didn't get the effect I planned, but as I've still got to paint Seamus and Bete, and I'd like to have them finished for this saturday, I'll leave her as it is for now. I fear the cards on her base are a bit too big, but I was afraid that smaller ones wouldn't be recognized (spelling?). Anyway I think they look nice, what do you think? Well, I took a picture of the 4 Belles finished, just waiting for Seamus to start dancing! As always, waiting for your critics and suggestions. Thanks in advance if yuu liked it. Edited September 22, 2010 by Sezar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 loving the additional details like the boa and flipped over stool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 that is awesome, really love how vibrant you made the colours. Plus love the cards on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirigakurenoHaku Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 The playing cards are pretty amazing! I do so enjoy! You belles look delightful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sezar Posted September 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 (edited) First of all, thanks for your kind words, it really helps to keep the motivation high enough. Well, yesterday I spent 3-4 hours on Bete and her base. My idea is to represent her popping out of a dead corpse on a coffin. Both the base and model are 99% painted, Bete exclusively on greys (except lips and daggers) inspirated both on the official icon :bete and from someone who I remembered did the same on this same forum, sorry I can't remember who, but thanks! It was a real pleasure to paint her, and it was something I had never done before and that I think I performed quite decently for my skills. As I said, it is almost fully painted, only a few minor details to fix, but I still have to fix her on top of the coffin and add some more tendrilswhich should be easy but I wanted to hear some critics and suggestions before, as it will be harder to retouch most things once I do it. So here she is: front view uptop Coffin detail Now I'll start working on Seamus while waiting for feedback. Thanks in advance Edit: a few more pictures can be see HERE Edited September 24, 2010 by Sezar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 I would have to agree you did a great job on Bette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mriverakc Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Your minis are great. Wish I could play against them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvatarForm Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 The Bette sculpt is very difficult to paint, mainly due to it being largely 2-dimensional. Your minimal palette holds together and contrasts well with the blood on her blades. However, rookie mistake painting the top lip with lipstick. It makes her look like a clow n (separated to get around the censorship of this word... try it if you do not believe me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonwolf Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Great work on all of these. That Bette is indeed very cool. Where did you get that skeleton? I'm assuming you made the coffin yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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