fieldarchy Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 Hey Guys! L-dub good luck in your contest today. Hope you were able to channel what you needed Mortiana, thank you very much for the compliments. If you ever have any questions about anything please let me know. tank, thanks for the compliments. The freehand is painted on, no pens used at all. By the way you could totally do this. That's one reason why I suggest acrylics for you on some things because you wouldn't have to wait overly long for the paint to dry if you mess up. You can just paint right over it That's part of the fun of freehand though . . . mucking something up and trying to fix it! Ayin, glad you like her. The crease between the butt and the thigh is still a bit pronounced however I think if I dulled it it would start to lose the roundness effect I've got going. It's just there to convey that her bum is nice and taught and round. Eh, I'll likely paint this one again, we'll see what I can do with her next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 At this point I have the metals to do on her which I'm still debating how I'm going to paint them. I also have the finishing touches of basing left to do. I'm going to try a few new things in regards to the base. She's gettin' there though. I'm looking forward to having her completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerridwyn1st Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Hey, Meg. She looks great! I think she'll be put into service in my Warlord Army as the Elvin Druidess. I like what you are doing with the skin. It's great you started dark and gave yourself more contrast there. Very nice looking brown hair as well. You may be pushing outside your comfort zone, but it's a good change. I guess this means I have to get off my behind and finish upt the Elf Lord, huh? Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 I'll make sure to varnish her several times then so she can handle being on the table! It's a good change. I just need to push outside my comfort zone more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbrehaut Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 The skin does match the hair very well. I think I may add some more shadows back into the hair. I need to give the mini a coat of varnish before I do more though. Gorgeous painting! Question though... what does varnishing it partway through do? I'm assuming it protects what you've done somewhat, but how does it make a difference from simply continuing to pain, and what drawbacks are there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 The more you handle a mini the more potential there is for chipping to occur. Varnishing part way through protects what you've already done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otik Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 The first photo I saw was your last photo post and WOW. That is really nice. I too like the colors. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 Aw thanks Otik! Be prepared to see more amazing minis from me!<sarcasm> I am totally taking my time and pushing myself on all of the projects I undertake. I know I can do better and I want to do better. I just need to keep pushing myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam500 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I love the blues of her cape and the extreme highlighting in her hair. ...she's got a cute bum too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyrmgear Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 That dress looks very satiny, beautiful. The blue cape, when I first saw it I thought of frosting... mmmmmm, frosting.... looks really smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanker22 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 She looks really nice Meg, Alot of work since I checked her out last. Think you may have highlighted a bit to much on the lower part of her dress. Thought it looked better before, preference there I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayin Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 tank, thanks for the compliments. The freehand is painted on, no pens used at all. By the way you could totally do this. That's one reason why I suggest acrylics for you on some things because you wouldn't have to wait overly long for the paint to dry if you mess up. You can just paint right over it That's part of the fun of freehand though . . . mucking something up and trying to fix it! One day, I too will do great freehand.... I know too, at least with model horses, many artists varnish before adding any white marking - i.e. blazes, stars, socks, etc. That way, you have your base color protected while you muck around getting that star just right, and if you oops, it's easy to quickly wipe it off with a damp/wet brush without risking your ground color. I imagine the same would hold true for minis - varnish before freehanding. Then, when you're happy with your freehand, varnish again. Yes? She really does look great, Meg. I love the skin & hair tones with that blue cloak. Yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Meg, spectacular as always. she is really looking good. I am still infatuated with the dress. I really think my deva is going to see something like it. Hope you'll excuse the batant rip-off . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 hehe! Ayin! Yes you too will do great freehand one day You are absolutely right about varnishing before freehand as well. It's kind of like hitting save on a computer game before you go up against the big boss dude. You want to save your progress in case you utterly screw something up. Legion, rip offs are the greats form of flattery Totally give it a try! I'll probably try doing this more often with other colors too. We'll see what happens. The deva would look good with something like Alastria's dress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 The deva would look good with something like Alastria's dress. That was my thought, she was started with the Royal Purples Triad, and it came out good but other issues require her to be stripped and I really dig how your dress came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.