Soundwave Posted December 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 I really like the way you do your highlights and shading. I bet they really really pop when on the table! Thanks! And well...I wouldn't know, I've yet to play with them >< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted December 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 (edited) Alright, last Samurai Punk Zombie done! Bete and Convict left, and they're at least primed already...wroom wroom! EDIT: It's funny how the iphone takes better pictures than any of my "real" cameras... Edited December 7, 2010 by Soundwave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted December 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Bête Noire: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Mathonwy Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 First of all, this is the first time that I've seen a good use of backdrop when photographing minis for something other than commercial publications. Very evocative! I also like that your photos are big enough to really appreciate the paint jobs. Then the minis. I like them. The extremely bold highlighting makes for a wonderfully painterly look that fits these models really well. I mean, that lamp post on the third Belle's base is absolutely brilliant! As for Bete, from the waist up she looks absolutely stunning. The skirt is a tad odd, though, with the black recesses being so uniformly black on wide areas. Her skin is amazing, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svenn Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 These all look really great! I especially love the Seamus and Sybelle. Where did you get the cat model for the Seamus? Great idea! As a sidenote I hate cameras, they all just refuse to take proper pictures. And no, it's obviously not about the photographer...I put up some tips and links to help with taking good photos. You can check it out here: http://tabletopgeeks.com/how-to-take-better-pictures/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted December 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 First of all, this is the first time that I've seen a good use of backdrop when photographing minis for something other than commercial publications. Very evocative! I also like that your photos are big enough to really appreciate the paint jobs. Thank you! It was actually my wife that forced me to make it because she thought that just pure white background, or even worse, a computer, made the models look worse. In hindsight, I definately agree. It might be harder to see every nook and detail, but it feels better. Worst thing about size though is that you can see all the mistakes you made Then the minis. I like them. The extremely bold highlighting makes for a wonderfully painterly look that fits these models really well. I mean, that lamp post on the third Belle's base is absolutely brilliant! Thank you again! Lamp post was a bit of a test, I've never done anything like it but in the end it turned out all right. As for Bete, from the waist up she looks absolutely stunning. The skirt is a tad odd, though, with the black recesses being so uniformly black on wide areas. Her skin is amazing, though. Yet again, thanks, because very few bother with constructive criticism. I didn't notice it while painting, but you might actually be right. Considering she's supposed to be all shadowy and stuff I left a lot of her skirt all black, but maybe I overdid it. Good thing is, she's already sealed, so I don't need to worry about her anymore! I'll just think about it next time I paint something similiar. These all look really great! I especially love the Seamus and Sybelle. Where did you get the cat model for the Seamus? Great idea! Thanks! Regarding the cat, it's from Wyrds uhm.. "Victorian base accessory kit" or whatever it was called. I tried to make it striped a'la Chesire cat, but it turned out to be trickies than I thought! He still looks just the right amount of smug to fit our lovely hatter. I put up some tips and links to help with taking good photos. You can check it out here: http://tabletopgeeks.com/how-to-take-better-pictures/¨ Thanks! I'll take a peek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svenn Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Doh, I always forget about those accessory kits. I actually did see the cat before and the thought of using it with Seamus just never crossed my mind even though half the reason I wanted to be Seamus was because of Alice in Wonderland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted December 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Doh, I always forget about those accessory kits. I actually did see the cat before and the thought of using it with Seamus just never crossed my mind even though half the reason I wanted to be Seamus was because of Alice in Wonderland. Didn't we all? On another note, I'm almost done with this crew and I'm already looking towards expanding or getting a new master. I'm facing a dilemme though... I'm a bit interested in getting a second crew in order to be able to demo, and if so, I guess another faction would be good. I'm thinking Sonia Criid to get some nice blastyness, but the models are not...overwhelming, just "pretty" nice. The idea of putting Criid on a flame base and do her all flamey is intriguing. Plus, Guild feels nice to go up against Ressers. Another, practical plus is that you basically don't need anything but her starter box to go. Second master I'm considering is McMourning, considering I already have some resser-minions painted. Problem is, even if it's just to expand, I still need -at least- McM starter box and 4 dogs, so in the end it'll be more expensive to expand around ressers than it would to just go with the guild Lastly, I guess I could just expand Seamus with some hanged and maybe Jack Daw, but it feels like I have a solid bunch for him. Hanged aint really a natural choice for McM, so, again, it wouldn't be of much use for interchangeability... If anyone got any input regarding expansion, I'm more than happy to receive it, because I'm having real trouble deciding. Ah well. Hugha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemissary Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 I would go with the Criid Idea if i were you. You get some different mini styles to paint, a new faction, demo ability and the fun of having both sides of a game to throw down with friends etc that don't have crews yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted December 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Considering I've been too lazy to get a proper group shot I'm posting these from the last two gaming sessions. And for all you who wondered about how to kill Perdita - Hope she somehow makes the mistake to walk up to your face and then flurry+zap her with 3 dudes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassarus Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Caroland Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Nice looking table work there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterdita Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 great stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted December 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Thanks everyone! My last Malifaux figure is now done, so I guess I'll have to go back to painting other stuff for a while. :/ They've really been a blast to paint, and I ended up ordering some witch hunters, so hopefully I can get to them once Maelstrom sends them. Until then, I'll just have to try and finish up my remaining Infinity miniatures! Ah well, Convict gunslinger: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnni Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 I really love the way you highlight and shade your stuff. Very distinct! Almost makes me think of cel-shading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Time fer resurrectin'! Too bad it's not resurrectionists. Ah well, new crew new issues. I can't for the life of me figure out what colours to use for Sonnia and her posse. This is the WIP: Now, I feel comfortable with the blue-grayish pastel-like coat, but I'm just not sure about the red. Any ideas out there on how to best complement the coats colour? Since the picture might be a bit distorted from lightning, I might as well add that the coat is Midnight blue, Twilight blue and Snow shadow, reaper paints. Maybe the red needs to be really bright to pop out, or maybe it needs to be darker to blend in...or maybe it shouldn't be red at all. I could really use some input here. Do note that I've just about only shaded the coat properly, the red right now is more of a prototype tryout-shading that needs a lot of fixin'. I just want to decide whether or not to even continue down that red road... Decisions, decisions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Amos Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Since you'v not done up her face, I have to interject that I am a very big fan of the "painted face" she is given in the illustrations. The white makeup reall changes her entire feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.blas Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Yellow! I'd stay in the Blue/Green/Yellow family of colors for this crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mriverakc Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 The minis look great keep them coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) An eternity later, and she's pretty much done! With a 100% vote in favour for yellow and painted face...I went with that. The paint aint super clear in the pictures, but she got blue eyeshadow and red lipstick. As for the flames, I was trying to go for a "I'm standing in a sea of flames, but I'm still cool" look, but it's trixy with static models. Ah well. I might go and replace the pics later today/someday because I'm not all that satisfied with how they turned out. Bright light, iphone, late at night is obviously not a recipe for taking decent looking pictures. But yeah, since the model looks better irl than on these pics, I'll try and arse myself...soon. Edited February 8, 2011 by Soundwave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loganproudbeard Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 looks amazing!! the running makeup is a personal fav of mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Alright, been ages, again, since last time, but a big update! Five models might not be that much of a huge update, on second thought, but hey. 100% (now -that's- a lot!) of my current witch hunting force done. The group shot: A better-than-before-shot of Sonnia in all her smirkyness: Samael the rugged: And finally, the Witchlings: I decided to go all-out on a themed colour scheme, as opposed to the Redchapel gang, and it feels like it came out alright. I'm glad I got talked out of swapping from red to yellow. Now I'm all out of Malifaux minis again, though! Got a governors proxy and a Freikorps specialist incoming eventually, but for now I will try to finally sit down and assemble my Infinity Su-Jian (MEINE GOTT they are a tricky bunch to assemble...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxXhayzelXxx Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 What creative work! I adore your colour schemes and i must say your belle with the lamp post is impressive! i hope that you get some neverborns for me to drool over too!!! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Amos Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 A very bright aqnd striking scheme. I approve. And the background work there is excellent, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 What creative work! I adore your colour schemes and i must say your belle with the lamp post is impressive! i hope that you get some neverborns for me to drool over too!!! Well done! Thanks! Dunno about Neverborn just yet though... I'm feeling the pull of Lucius, but once Collodi gets out...who knows what'll happen! A very bright aqnd striking scheme. I approve. And the background work there is excellent, as well. Thanks! I'm happy about the switch from red to yellow, even though I've had my doubts throughout the process of painting them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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