Webmonkey Posted July 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 so, here's a shot of the base before I begin. As for the figure, it's an armored piece. Trying to decide between a metallic blue or a metallic purple. Will probably go with a gold trim either way,.. but the armor color may well affect the skin tones and/or hair color that I choose to use. Thinking about doing something different then the usual white girl skin tone,.. hrmm,... maybe a dark-elf look??Thoughts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted July 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Here's the direction of the paint so far,.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaiuri Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Beautiful work as always, I love visiting this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 How are you getting that fade at the top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted July 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Thanks Vaiuri!!! Ed>> that's just overspray from the airbrush. I need to still spray the flesh of the upper leg,.. after which that overspray area will be gold like the rest of the trim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 still a long way to go,.. but here's an update. (don't worry,.. she won't be in her underwear forever. There is an actual skirt piece, I'm just not there yet,..) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I think I almost bought this one... reminds me, I need to tackle mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 got the skirt, scabbard, and arms added. Still lots to do,.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ned Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Love the colour choice. that blue is beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted August 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Thanks Ned,... but I'm not sure that I like how it's coming out. Feels a little rough. So then,.. to black-line?? or not to black-line???,... that is the question,... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 I think black lining might help define it a little better where the armor and the cloth are next to each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaiuri Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Yeah, it could be the gold/white join that's doing it? A black line might be a bit harsh though. Maybe darken the gold a little first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ned Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 I think black lining might help define it a little better where the armor and the cloth are next to each other. agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Thanks guys!!! (you were right)Turns out it was the gold touching white thing. There's still a bit of clean-up to do, to trim up and thin down the black-line on the chest and the wrists. (So ignore those for the moment other then for over-all effect). But if you pay attention to the skirt,... you'll see what I mean. That simple black line makes a HUGE difference to the visual impact, and the way that the colors interact with each other, and your eye. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Aye, it definitely helps make that pop nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 still some touch up to do,.. but here's where I'm at,.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted August 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 This one fought me the whole way. But even so,.. Elf Warrior complete,.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ned Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 You nailed it *thumbs up* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted September 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Ok then, onto the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted September 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 trying to decide if I like the grey or not,... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaiuri Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 I like it, but for some reason I think of horrible old school jumpers when I see that colour and that gets me thinking of the texture they were. Maybe a slight vertical striation in a paler grey would work? Or along the bottom and sleeves where the elastic would be? Just something to break up the block colour as you've done with the red piping on the skirt and socks. PS. I feel like such an idiot posting suggestions here, it feels a bit disrespectful of your talent! I really admire the work that goes into all these pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted September 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 I'm always happy to get suggestions,.. and thanks, but I'm a total hack (at least compared to some). But you are correct. It needs some more highlights and shadows. And the sleeves will have a stripe or two around the cuff. Just didn't want to do all that work if I was just gonna change the base color anyways. But I think I'm gonna keep the grey. I've already added the sleeve cuffs and the collar and bow-tie. I'll post some more pics and catch you guys up when I get home from work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted September 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 crappy night time pic,.. but here ya go,.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagash13 Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 a while back you posted a video of how you use the pastel powders to do the skin on these models, i was wondering do you do that for all the surfaces or do you use more traditional wash, wet blend, glazes, feathering techniques that model painters would use on the cloth and shoes areas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted September 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 It's actually a combination of "all of the above". I usually use the pastels to do all of my shading. However, there are times when the pastels aren't "strong enough" for whatever my desired effect is,.. in which case, I'll then use the more traditional shade/high-light methods with paint. And then there's a secondary method which imploys both methods. In this scenario, you would "pre-shade" with the paints, and then go back over that with the powders in order to "feather out" the edges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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