Whizard Hlavaz Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 So these guys tickled my fancy and while I don't play Malifaux, I decided to paint them. I'd planned on doing more freehand detail on the robes -- some arcane symbols, some more patchwork, and such -- but I think I've put too much time into them at the moment and need a break. So here's how they stand at the moment. I may go back and tinker with more detail once I've refreshed myself on other figs. Or not. We'll see. In beginning to paint the details that are there, I began to worry that they would get too busy quickly, especially with how small they are and with the many fold on the robes. Anyhow, here they are. Witchling Stalkers (front) Witchling Stalkers (back) And a bit bigger (if not a bit reduced in resolution)... Wtichling Stalkers (front, large, click to biggen) As always, anything you want to say (tangental or not)... fire away. Enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Very nice D. Oh and the sky is orange with green polkadots today not blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madzerker Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 love them, the paint job is beautiful and the sculpts are interesting. I like the bases as well, are they scratch built or bought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakandara Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I drool over your painting. Just beautiful. Are the bases scratch built? ~v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilwarin Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Your painting always makes me smile :) I love em and the color scheme looks awesome. I agree about the bases, did you do that from scratch?! They look awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizard Hlavaz Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thank you, all. You're very kind. And the minis are sealed, so the drool will just slip off. Seriously, though. Thank you. And yes, the bases are scratch built. Made of cork (of course), balsa "boards" that I weathered and damaged, small plastic piping and beams, a bit of glue and sand. Regrettably, I blew it using Envirotek Light for a water effect on the little "dock" base. The static grass growing around the posts in the green goo wicked up the water effect to become a big blob on each post. So, lesson to you all. Static grass 'wicks' Envirotek Light. I guess you have to put grass on after the fact? (Anyone with tips on using this stuff, please fire off and school me). Oh, and Meg -- I love lamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Yes put static grass on after envirotex lite has sealed. If any glue gets on the envirotex lite just paint some gloss coat over the envirotex lite afterward. Or you can use the long grass and cut down little bushels of it and stick that into the resin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakandara Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) And yes, the bases are scratch built. Damn. Makes it even that much more impressive. The weathering on metal parts is nothing short of amazing. I have a hard time wrapping my head around doing an effect like that at that scale, let alone actually trying to achieve it. Just wow. ~v Edited September 21, 2009 by Shakandara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaGeek Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Very nice, Wiz. I like your low-sat colors. They're very cool and smooth. I don't know how many times I've set out to paint a mini low-sat, and ended up with very bright colors. You seem to have a very good eye. And those bases, wow. They are really tops. Can't wait to see what you come up with next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizard Hlavaz Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Very nice, Wiz. I like your low-sat colors. They're very cool and smooth. I don't know how many times I've set out to paint a mini low-sat, and ended up with very bright colors. You seem to have a very good eye. Thank you, Mama. I wish I could speak intelligently to how I make my color choices, but I'm more of a "try this and see if I get lucky" painter than I am an educated painter, especially when it comes to color. I need to do more study there. I will say that I do neutralize a lot of my initial "base" color choices, both by mixing in compliments and by shading with compliments. The robes, for instance, are based using Vallejo Orange Brown mixed with Vallejo Azure. This base is then shaded with Vallejo Oxford Blue and a mix of Vallejo Oxford Blue and Reaper Pro Walnut. When first based, the robes were quite a bit more saturated than they appear -- quite orangy -- but once the Oxford was placed in the folds as shadow, the robes really desaturated. Must be a trick of the eye or light. I can't explain. But I do find abutting compliments to a color really subdue that color (much like mixing the compliment in would). That and I use a lot of Reaper Pro Walnut for shading, lining, washing, glazing. It's a go to color for me that makes its appearance on every model I paint (and in heavy applications). Anyhow, the Orange Brown is repeated across this mini for harmony. I used it as the base for a number of colors -- the face masks and gloves, the boots, all of the rust effects. And for this reason, I think I gained an all over appearance of desaturation -- that is one color comprises the base of a lot of colors. It was simply mixed with compliments and grays/browns to change it. Add to that the bluish greys found on metals, and maybe the appearance of desaturation is furthered. I don't know. I'm guessing there. (???) Maybe all that blather will help you on your next attempt at a low-sat mini. Good luck. And thanks for the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizard Hlavaz Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 The weathering on metal parts is nothing short of amazing. I have a hard time wrapping my head around doing an effect like that at that scale, let alone actually trying to achieve it. Oh, I would urge you to try it. It's actually quite fun and not all that difficult. Just get a good recipe for rust and verdigris and go to town. For rust, I use: Vallejo Black Red mixed with Reaper Pro Walnut --> Vallejo Black Red --> Vallejo Black Red mixed with V. Orange Brown --> Orange Brown --> OB mixed with V. Deep Yellow --> (then maybe) V. DY dotted. For Verdigris, I use: V. German Uniform --> V. GU and Reaper Master Deep Ocean + a light blue --> more light (ice/sky) blue to taste. (I stole that from Jen Haley, so you know it's good. Thanks, Jen. ) Just remember to highlight over your rust and verdigris effects to let some of the metal come back through. But really, it's fun. Try it. It goes a long way to popping a mini, too, for such an easy trick. I swear to you, it's not magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I use weathering pigments myself for the rusty look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushmaster Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Awesome work and great effects . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerdrew Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 These are great sculpts and really very nicely painted. The bases are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuaslater Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I've got these models. Thanks for posting such great and inspiring work!! Kings to you!! The Wyrd range is pretty cool. I've got enough models to play their game, but with CAV right now, I can't find the time or money for another. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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