popg0estheworld Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Greetings, all! Long time no see! Since my son was born about 6 months ago, I have not had much time to paint. However, with the Crystal Brush competition held just down the road from me, I had to have something to show. I've been working on an idea for some Day of the Dead themed Ortegas for a while, and I figured now was better than ever to put the plan into action. SO, with only a week left before the competition I got to work. Painting in the evenings, I was able to put this mini-crew together in the 7 days preceding the competition. There is about 18 total hours of work in these guys, 9 of which were done on the Thursday before Adepticon (I literally finished at 3am on this past Friday morning). Anyway, my work paid off as they won both 1st place for Fantasy/Steampunk Squad, and Best Wyrd Miniature. The wall of Latigo is scratch built from plaster of paris and styrene strips. The Executioner model was particularly well adapted to conversion to "Lucha-cutioner," and I sculpted some hair and flowers on Perdita to better compliment her makeup (I figure she would go without her trademark hat for at least the Day of the Dead). Abuela is too awesome to change in any way. The shell casings are from Secret Weapon, and the little Neverborn skull is from the GW beastmen sprue (ribs are just styrene). Anyway, thanks to all those who voted for me, and to Chris from Coolminiornot for taking such awesome pictures. I'll have more to come next year. COnsidering most of the Avatars will be out by then, I should be able to do something appropriately epic for next year's competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sholto Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Well done! Great minis - well worth the win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadilon Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Just...WOW! How in the world did you get such detail, especially on the executioner's tattoo? I mean, thats some serious micro-painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Caroland Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Love them. If you decide to part with them, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Those are AMAZING. Not that I have seen everything that was up for Crystal Brush, but these definitely seem to have deserved 1st. Well Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Swizzy Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I'm a huge fan of your crew. I freaked out when I saw them in the case at Adepticon. Would you be ok if people were to try to use the same paint scheme for Perdita and the Lucha-cutioner? I'd like to try but I think my painting won't be quite as good as yours. And congrats on your Brushes bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Jack* Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Holy jesus. These are gorgeous. Some inspired conversions, bases and ideas. Love the mask on the executioner, love dita's face, and love abuela. Awesome all round, a deserved win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbird Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Saw these at the show, the freehand work is really great. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeusInnomen Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Saw them at the show. In fact, I was told by no less than six people to "go check out that amazing diorama." Amazing work, the pictures don't do it enough justice, as it's even better in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popg0estheworld Posted April 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Would you be ok if people were to try to use the same paint scheme for Perdita and the Lucha-cutioner? I'd like to try but I think my painting won't be quite as good as yours. Be my guest! The more the merrier! And thanks to everybody for the praise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guild Monkee Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 They are stunning! That wrestler/executioner is possibly the best painted mini I've ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonn Agram Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I think everything was said already! all I can add is: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthet Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Fantastic work! Perditas face is pure magic. I take my hat of for you (as we say in Sweden). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushmistress Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Saw these when I voted online. First off - congrats on winning at Adepticon! I really like your freehand (and the crew as a whole is inspired in it's artistic inspiration) and artwork on the wall is top notch. My only complaint about the whole piece is that it looks like you spent a lot of time on tiny details, but you didn't give the same love to the rest of the models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilus Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Love them. If you decide to part with them, let me know. Or if you want to donate them the organiser of the Wyrd events at Adepticon just let me know Those were awesome. Congrats on the two wins. I was very happy to see a few more Wyrd models in the case this year. I am hoping next year someone takes crack at an Avatar model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunce002917 Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 dude.. this just reminded me of Grim Fandango and Nacho Libre.. LOL AWESOME WORK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevotedTeddy Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 OMG!!!! Love them! And those bases and faces!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osoi Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 They are absolutely amazing, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oathborne Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Amazing. That's all I can say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehard Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 There's nothing I can add that hasn't already been said as to the quality of your work and your well deserved recognition for it. But personally, I think that your Perdita's face is the nicest looking freehand I've seen period. Well done, and thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requirement Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I actually saw these on the coolminiornot listings and was blown away. I really like them and they are quite inspired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowopal Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Beautiful work! I saw them in person and I agree that the pictures pale to the real thing. I call shenanigans on 18 hours though. If that is true, you accomplish more in 18 hours than I have in 28 years of mini gaming. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Spades Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 I saw video of these miniatures from Blue Table Painting's youtube channel and I was forced to pause and gape at them. Now seeing them in high quality still images, I'm blown away. I agree, shenanigans on 18 hours only... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonkin Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 *sob* Bloody fantastic! D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viruk Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Amazing stuff, I love the way you adapted them to fit the theme of dia de los muertos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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