Mako Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Ok folks, a little late (last day or so has been non stop chaos) but here's week two: So this week, it's time to refine the pattern we laid out roughly last time. Solidify lines more, get the final edge shapes sorted, block in any areas of colour and so on. Basically, just start working on moving from the rough sketch to a more definite and accurate pattern. And here's the latest photos and patterns from those who survived week one: Lussuria G3ck0___ Webmonkey Steamhammer Wings LordGimpet Mako So, have at it folks, I'm really enjoying how people are giving it a go and helping each other out with suggestions, thoughts and support! As usual, I'll be wandering in and out as my bizarre schedule allows. And next week I'll try to get the thread up on time *grin* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 ok,.. here's the next update. (i'll get better pics tomorrow) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 You're racing ahead of the rest of us Webmonkey. I'll try and remember to work on my wizard next time I paintr rather than my Rotten Harvest entry. Somehow every time I sit down to paint he goes straight out of my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Does it read cherry blossom?? or just "flowers" in general?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 It looks like cherry blossom to me, mostly because of the branches and the kimono. I'm not sure if it's possible to do anything much to the flowers themselves - I've just googled cherry blossom patterns and the flowers all look quite stereotypical. It looks good anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lussuria Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) Just reposting from the other thread as I jumped the gun! Dear Webmonkey, Stop being so full of talent. Sincerely, Talentless people. Also that looks incredible! Edited October 10, 2013 by Lussuria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordgimpet Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 @Webmonkey, From the initial pic I would have thought It could do with a few more blossoms. However the way you have continues the pattern it looks a lot better since the chest has been added. I assume she has sleaves that need to be done also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Oh yes,... just did the pink on the sleeves last night. Now I have to decide if I want to pull the pattern from the chest onto the arms (for a seamless look), or do the sleeves seperate. The difference will be wether or not the branches and flowers line up at the shoulder point or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Here's my latest work on the wizard. I simplified the pattern on the trim somewhat as whilst knotwork looks great close up it looks appalling from a distance at that scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lussuria Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Oh wow, can really see the design on the trim of the cloak now Wings! That looks amazing! And yay for photobucket and it's zoom abilities so I could take a good looksee. So neat! May I ask what size brush you're using to get it so smooth like that? Or if it's a technique? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 It's a size 00 brush and thin paint. You could easily use a larger brush as long as it's got a good point, I was mainly using this one because I rediscovered that I have it. Mostly it's just several layers of thin paint though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordgimpet Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 oh wow I never noticed the detail on the wizard robe before looks slick, and the scroll is coming along well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordZombie Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 I need to get some work done and pictures posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmonkey Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Luss>> You're free-handing came out excellently. It looks pretty spot on to the picture. Wings>> The scroll work is looking really good. What's the final color going to be? A bright gold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordgimpet Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 A little more progress and a bit closer to boot. as you can see I have added a bit of white to the grey I used in the first pass. I also went around with the purple and tidied up a bit. It took me a while to work out what the purple was and the mini is old and colours can change over time as well as excessive use in games. Good thing it turns out it was just GW liche purple and I still had a bit left as I have since moved to a different brand/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Those runes look really nice. ---------- Post added at 10:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:15 AM ---------- Banner stage two, making it grotty: Too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lussuria Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) Ooooh, that looks awesome, LordGimpet. The white is a subtle touch but it's really brought the whole design out. Loving it!! And I think that looks great, Steam! I think the grotty look really suits it. Like as if they quickly smeared on the symbol in blood or something I don't think it's too much at all! Edited October 11, 2013 by Lussuria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hey, this is all looking awesome! I've been distracted by stuff all week so I've missed out on all the updates, but I'm really buzzed to see how everyone's doing! I've got mine done, its too dark and I need to do some work pushing the midtones back up a bit, but here it is: I'll pop the new thread up tomorrow, and we'll keep going with the refining, and putting in highlights and details etc. Any extra bits of painting to add in more details, or accent the top edges of things, and so on. Basically, next week it's time to get it sharpened up and sorted out more - almost ready to shade it down into the fabric soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 This time I managed to get the thread up on the right day! http://www.wyrd-games.net/showthread.php?47712-Freehand-along-week-3-detailing-and-highlights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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