RebeccaJo Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 I've been playing Malifaux for over 2 years now. I recently bought my first actual crew and this is the first painting I've ever done. I'm actually quite proud of them. C&C encouraged! group shot Von Schill Librarian a.k.a. Cameron Freikorpsman a.k.a. Alejandro Freikorpsman a.k.a. James Specialist a.k.a. Franklin Trapper a.k.a. Mischa Like I said, C&C encouraged. Quote
krax Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 first miniatures ever? in that case I would say they are really good. The criticism I would give is that the colours are a bit the same, try a contrasting colour and they will look more lively. I would also reccomend trying more extreme highlights. lastly, while it is nice with backgrounds to the photos, its quite hard to see the details of the minis with so busy backgrounds. but in all, very nice! Quote
Ozz Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 Wow, id have said they looked good if they weren't your first mini's every, very nice:) Quote
Guild Monkee Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 Not the easiest crew to pick for a first attempt at painting but job well done. I wouldn't have guessed these were your first minis if you hadn't said. Quote
Fetid Strumpet Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 Not bad, actually very good for a first attempt. If you and Jewowie(sp?) ever get a change to meet with Mydnight and I I can also show you a few things you can do to these that are easy, and will kick the painting up another notch. Good job. Quote
RebeccaJo Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Posted March 16, 2012 Not bad, actually very good for a first attempt. If you and Jewowie(sp?) ever get a change to meet with Mydnight and I I can also show you a few things you can do to these that are easy, and will kick the painting up another notch. Good job. I will definitely take you up on that. Quote
Fetid Strumpet Posted March 17, 2012 Report Posted March 17, 2012 If you time it right you could see one of the two shows I'm lighting while you are here in Champaign. Have one running from around April 8th to the 28th, and a ballet in early May. Quote
RebeccaJo Posted March 17, 2012 Author Report Posted March 17, 2012 If you time it right you could see one of the two shows I'm lighting while you are here in Champaign. Have one running from around April 8th to the 28th, and a ballet in early May. You are doing lights for a BALLET?! I used to be a dancer... lol. What troupe/show is coming through? Quote
SpiralngCadavr Posted March 17, 2012 Report Posted March 17, 2012 The most consise advice I could offer is on your highlighting. Your shading looks fine, but for highlighting, I'd suggest mixing a little {off-white/bone/bleached bone/unbleached titanium/whatever your paint line calls it} with your main colors (probably 1:3 or 1:4), to make a naturally slightly warm highlight, and paint this on the extremities, edges, and ridges. For example, on Mischa, the shoulders, the top of the head, the top of the forearms, the billows in the cloth, the tops of the fuel canisters, and the knee. As you get better, you can do more layers of this, progressing, or you can stop, depending on how much detail you want. Quote
Fetid Strumpet Posted March 17, 2012 Report Posted March 17, 2012 Lighting Coppelia for the Champaign/Urbana Ballet Company. Fluffy little piece, but should be a good enjoyable evening. Their Nutcracker is very interesting. Quote
Foxshade Posted March 17, 2012 Report Posted March 17, 2012 1st set of painted models?..... Holy smoke... They look quite good. I hope you enjoyed painting them and continue to paint. My best advise. Look at other peeps models, Compliment them. Then pester then with specific questions about paint colors, consistency, techniques, ..... And then practice... One thing I have learned over the years, ......people love to talk about their models/ paint jobs. Cheers~! Quote
*Jack* Posted March 17, 2012 Report Posted March 17, 2012 Very nice if they're your first minis I like the names too, adds a nice touch. All I can say is keep painting stuff Pick up some mantic KoW stuff because its cheap and you can practice on it What are those canister things on their bases? I've seen them somewhere before They look really good anyway. Quote
RebeccaJo Posted March 17, 2012 Author Report Posted March 17, 2012 What are those canister things on their bases? I've seen them somewhere before They look really good anyway. They came in the Victorian base accessories from Wyrd. :] ---------- Post added at 07:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:45 PM ---------- 1st set of painted models?..... Holy smoke... They look quite good. I hope you enjoyed painting them and continue to paint. My best advise. Look at other peeps models, Compliment them. Then pester then with specific questions about paint colors, consistency, techniques, ..... And then practice... One thing I have learned over the years, ......people love to talk about their models/ paint jobs. Cheers~! Thanks. Before I started painting, I checked the forum to see what people where doing. That and painting next to Jeremy has helped a lot. I finished my Taelor last night, so I'll be posting pictures of her up soon. Slowly but surely, I'm getting better. Thanks for the advice. I'll be sure to never stop looking around here to keep improving. :] ---------- Post added at 07:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:48 PM ---------- Very nice if they're your first minis I like the names too, adds a nice touch. Their names come from the Freikorps story in book 2. I liked them so I decided to keep the names. Quote
*Jack* Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 Their names come from the Freikorps story in book 2. I liked them so I decided to keep the names. I only realised that when I got to the trapper But again, I think it adds a lot to the feel of the crew Quote
dgraz Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 1st set of painted models?..... Holy smoke... They look quite good. I hope you enjoyed painting them and continue to paint. My best advise. Look at other peeps models, Compliment them. Then pester then with specific questions about paint colors, consistency, techniques, ..... And then practice... One thing I have learned over the years, ......people love to talk about their models/ paint jobs. Cheers~! Hahaha. Butter 'em up before pestering them? Hahaha. Classic!! I try the same thing with my wife.................. Quote
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