Stern Kestrelmann Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 (edited) Well, I finally got around to finishing her up. I had posted a few WIP shots on her earlier and now she's done. A very cool sculpt. My flame work is not the best, but it turned out okay for my first attempt. FYI- I've packed up my workshop until next fall So, this will be my final piece until September/ October when I start painting again. I'll still be lurking about and posting from time to time. Enjoy. SK PS- Just added a cropped CU of her pretty little mug. Edited March 12, 2006 by Stern Kestrelmann 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 FYI- I've packed up my workshop until next fall So, this will be my final piece until September/ October when I start painting again. Argh!!! That's a shame to hear. She looks good! Nice smooth skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Here's hoping you don't have to "relearn" anything when you get back into it again as you've made a good deal of progress during this last "block" of painting you've done. :) This is definately a cool mini, very bold with a striking color scheme. The color choice is poppin and the staff especially looks killer. Very smooth work on that staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Kestrelmann Posted March 12, 2006 Author Share Posted March 12, 2006 Hey thanks Jabb! Still, I did manage to complete 17 pieces including 2 huge 1/30 scale resin dinos, 7 DHL models, 1 Confrontation, and 7 Freebooter models bewtween November and March. And used no metallic paints for the first time! Not bad eh? DS- Dude, I am so freakin glad your back. Thanks for your continued support and encouragement. I look foward to seeing your version of this model. I shall return! SK PS- Please forward all my mail to the local golf courses in the Greater Iowa City area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousekiller Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 SK, I appreciate your comments in my short time here. It will be a shame not to see any of your work for a while. Like the porcelain effect on her skin. MK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decado Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Great work Stern. The staff really rocks. Man is it golf season already? Decado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angorak Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Great Job SK...this one is in my queue to be done soon. Going from the frustrations of getting that NMM just so to flogging a little white ball around..hehe. Hope you lurk here more often than not....see ya.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turhan Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 I really like the face. How do you get the lips so perfectly shaped? Not to mention the color and shade gradient. The eye shadow is great too. Do you paint the lip color in first then bring the skin tones up to shape the lips? What size brushes do you use on that detail, and are they long bristle or short? natural or other? thanks for any tips, I work and work on the faces but the mouths are only good to look at when at arms length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjsallison Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 I like her coloring. I will paint shirtless all summer as we eagerlyawait your return to painting. At least you will pop in and say 'hi' every once in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Kestrelmann Posted March 12, 2006 Author Share Posted March 12, 2006 Thanks for the comments guys. MK- Thanks man. Keep working. Your skills are already improving... I'll be watchin' D- Yes, golf season is here. Although the weather has been a little unstable in the mid-west, but that's nothing new. Angorak- Yes, from NMM struggles to early season golf swing issues! I'm about a 3 HCP, so my expectations are always pretty high. I'm definitely a golfer who paints... T- Thanks. To answer your questions; Most Klocke models have nicely sculpted lips even at the 28-30mm scale. So, you can get the paint in the right places most of the time. For lip color I usually paint a darker red mixed with a little flesh tone, then go back and try and paint a slightly lighter area within the darker one. This gives a nice lip liner effect. I've seen this effect on my wife Then I go back and highlight THE BOTTOM LIP ONLY.... This is something I was told a while back and it really makes a big difference. I use mostly cheap japanese sable brushes. Can't remember the brand (all my stuff is packed). However, I do have a few small Floquil brushes I use for detail work, especially eyes and faces. These are short blonde haired brushes, not sure of the size. Hope this helps. SK I will paint shirtless all summer as we eagerlyawait your return to painting. LOL! Good. Keep a light on for me. SK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushmaster Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 I say......very nice work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mourningcloud Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I hope you are still around to answer questions stern, such as what formula did you use for the skin on that mini? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Kestrelmann Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 BM- Thanks mate. MC- I'm always around! Simple formula on her flesh; MSP fair skin triad. SK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naveen Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Very nice Stern. I think the fire looks great. Oh, and how do you get that nice even pale skin tone on top of black primer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjsallison Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 BM- Thanks mate. MC- I'm always around! Simple formula on her flesh; MSP fair skin triad. SK Awesome. I was wondering how the fair triad would look on a necro chick I am starting and you just aanswered that one for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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