rex_lyver Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I haven't done a skeleton figure in a long time - forgot how fun they are. A wonderfully dynamic sculpt from Tim Prow. Nothing particularly groundbreaking in this piece. It was my first experience using ground pastels to create 'mud/dirt' on the dress-thingy (sorry the technical term escapes me). I used Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor-Burnt Sienna to create the rusting effects and to create deeper shading on the gold bits. I was pleased with the flesh tone I got on the severed head. I imagined that this was a trophy from a past encounter rather than a fresh kill. I added a VERY little purple ink to VGC Ghost Grey for a base and added multiple glazes of purple ink/flesh to get a rotting flesh tone. Comments/suggestions welcomed Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugluk69 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I have to say that this paint job is awesome!!! Very well done......it makes me want to buy the mini!!! You are an artist!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden54 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Your highlights rock...who am I kidding, you rock too!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReaperShaun Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I envy your skills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humansquish Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I have to say ditto to all those who have already replyed. That nmm is just superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordoftheleaves Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Sweet! Im just 15, I wish i could paint like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordColdsteal Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Wow... that is some amazing NMM... both the silver/steel and the gold.. especially the gold. Can you add a few pics of this from different angles... i would love to see the face and the sheild. What did you do to paint the bones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niloc Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Great job on the NMM and the rotten flesh rex_lyver. Well painted. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleujenna Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 oooh Purples! Between you and Lord Coldsteal I want to paint with purple! I agree with him, I'd love to see some different angled shots... The green gem on the hilt is luminous. I love the colors and the shading technique. You used ground pastels? What kind of pastels did you use? Again, just beautiful. ~Jenna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fet Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Jeez, you leave my version of this for dead... I really like the subtle modification to the model, it adds an extra 'laziness' to the skeleton. My only criticism would be that the helmet seems quite a different tone from the rest of the steel. Otherwise, excellent stuff! fet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rex_lyver Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 Thank you for all the kind remarks. I appreciate everyone taking the time to look and comment. Below are a couple requested images (head and booty shots). LordColdsteal: The bone color is BUSHIDO's recipe. I love the tone he gets - and was gracious enough to divulge his secret here (about half-way down): link bleujenna: The pastels come from Michael's Craft Store. They were sold in a 4-piece 'earth tone' set. I rub them with a piece of sand paper, then apply the dust using an old, fluffy make-up brush. Dry pure pigments work better but cost an 'arm and a leg'. Since I rarely do this type of weathering, the $1.99 alternative seemed appropriate. fet: I love your version of this miniature - it reminded me that I had the mini in my lead-pile and motivated me to paint it up. The helmet is supposed to be black with a NMM silver rim and NMM gold extras. I think my lighting washed out some of the black shading - making it look a bit blah. Thanks again Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugluk69 Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 That weathering idea is brilliant. Sand parper huh??? Great!!! Thats for the extra views of the mini I really like looking at yur paint job it is so nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritual_exorcist Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Anyone else think this would make a great "Lord Kentaur" in Warlord? Very very lovely, thanks for posting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 That's insane that Bushido's out there winning Slayer Swords and using Apple Barrel. LOL!!!!!!!!! That's remarkable. *Shakes head in utter debafflement* Although I can see how, since those paints are kind of "creamy" and not chalky at all with their whites/bones that you could get some really nice smooth thin layers out of them. I've got certain craft paints that I keep around just because I haven't found anything better, and they are so sparsely pigmented that you can get some nice transitional effects by glazing with them. Anyways, missed this mini first time round, I thought it was a dipped skeleton so didn't peek at it until tonight, I like the work done on this piece, makes me want to paint him myself although I always thought he had a weird stance, I can see now after he's been painted what's actually going on with the pose. Thanks for sharing that technique about weathering, I had heard about using pastels and what not for weathering on tanks/buildings, but had no clue how it was done. Great, another reason to spend money on art supplies, just what I needed. Beautiful job on a cool mini! And to think it was just another dipped skellie...I gotta check more carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraday77 Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Just...wow. Breathtaking work, Rex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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