Peterdita Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Oh man, you killed it! those ruins on the back are sick!!! Love the orange dotting as well. Can't stand this model but you really did a great job on it. Loving your stuff guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Ojo De Lobo Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Wow! They are amazing! Also shikome, what I don't really like, looks fantastic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted March 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Thanks so much. Hopefully next week I'll get the Hanged and Jack Daw up. Then all that's left is the lady of spirits herself and her vengeful spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornelious1424 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Can't wait to see those dude!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Here's Jack and the Hanged. Colored to match the entire crew. As a surprise, I was able to get Kirai herself done and here she is. It was quite the job free-handing 50+ little flowers and I was terrified to splatter it with some blood after, but it all worked out and I'm happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Alleycat Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Oh holy hell thats amazing!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoeRender Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 This crew looks amazing , winning ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanhead Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Your work is incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingerspy Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 I love your freehand work on the robes! What do the various Kanji symbols mean? I can't wait to pick up some Malifaux figs this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolution Black Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 #whistles appreciatively# Man, those are some sweet models, the amount of detailing on Kirai alone is mindboggling! You must have the patience of a saint! I love the fact everything is tied in together through the choice of palette, like an army in WH for example. This works a lot better in Malifaux, in my opinion, due to the smaller mini count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Thanks for all your kind words. I love your freehand work on the robes! What do the various Kanji symbols mean? I can't wait to pick up some Malifaux figs this weekend I found a big list (I think intended for tattoos) they all mean something, I can't remember specifically but I chose things that were suitable like... shadow of death, madness, chaos, vengeance, etc. Some of the models also have the Mohns, and I have no idea what families they match up with. I just picked ones I thought I could miniaturize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornelious1424 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 It's a shame you guys can't see it in person, cause it's absolutely amazing! Great job dude, you know I can't say it enough!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted April 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Thanks. Yes I know my camera could be better, but with two kids I always find something more important to do with a couple hundred bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Ikiryo. I decided to go with some fire, since it is an angry element - I thought it was fitting, and it would still match the rest of the crew. I decided to go with a more realistic fire instead of a stylized one. Just waiting to receive Lost Love, then I'll be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiZombie Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Hey Graz, Having seen how much your painting has improved ( even though it started out great!) i was wondering if you have been looking into any other techniques or if you search out new tutorials and if so what are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thanks Zombie. I wish I could point you to something or drop some Pearls of Wisdom on you, but I have none. Just tried harder on this last crew. Normally I just go 3-4 layers of highlighting, this time I used twice as many. I also normally just use close colors - like blue will go (GW) Regal Blue, Enchanted Blue, Ice Blue, Space Wolf Grey. This time I did the Regal and Enchanted, but then I used several shades of Enchanted Blue mixed with White. Finally, I highlighted all the way to White this time but I normally don't do that either (I don't care for it personally, but I thought it would increase the 'spirity' feel). There was also quite a bit of free-hand work on these models which really makes a difference. Almost all of the work I have shown lately has been commission work and most clients are happy with my standard table-top level (3-4 layers / no free-hand) and don't go for the extra level of work (and price). Competition. *Without trying to sound too arrogant* - I'm the best painter in my area, I see some nice stuff but I rarely see things that are a challenge to my skills and that makes me lazy. However, come on the Wyrd forums and that quickly changes - just between Eric J, brushmistress, Sigur and Ratty (and many others), I was pretty quickly humbled. Knowing I was following pretty closely on the tail of Ratty's Kirai crew, I felt that I really had to push myself this time so I wouldn't feel too inadequet. So I guess I should say thanks Ratty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiZombie Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Ya i plan on posting my recent commisions when i finally get them done. They are some Infiniti combined army and they are by far my best work. THanks for the reply graz, keep on painting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Alleycat Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 After seeing Dgraz and some of the others's work,I am almost afraid of posting mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 After seeing Dgraz and some of the others's work,I am almost afraid of posting mine. Don't be that way. Throwing them out there and illiciting comments is a good way to see where you need to improve. No one started out as great. Everyone started the same way. Ya i plan on posting my recent commisions when i finally get them done. They are some Infiniti combined army and they are by far my best work. THanks for the reply graz, keep on painting! Can't wait to see. The funny thing is that you might get to see these in person - then you'll see what others have mentioned about my sketchy photography. The client is in the Boston area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Lost Love And a couple group shots. Finally done. It was a task, but well worth it in the end. Thanks everyone for looking and commenting. [url=http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj76/grazclan2/Malifaux/?action=view¤t=100_2002.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty4seven Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Congratulations on finishing all of them they look incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Alleycat Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Don't be that way. Throwing them out there and illiciting comments is a good way to see where you need to improve. No one started out as great. Everyone started the same way. Can't wait to see. The funny thing is that you might get to see these in person - then you'll see what others have mentioned about my sketchy photography. The client is in the Boston area. Well,finally put them up. As one of the two major inspirations for a lot of my painting I would love to hear what you think about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Well,finally put them up. As one of the two major inspirations for a lot of my painting I would love to hear what you think about them. Thanks, looong PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Alleycat Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Love the paint job on the lost love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Wall Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Completed crew looks great. I love the contrasts that you were able to achieve when all of the models are together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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