Grimwolf Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Hello, been lurkin' for quite awhile, decided to post to get some feedback on ol' Ivar. Let me know what you think. Thanks, Grim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonelf3 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Wow, that's some convincing wood grain! Recipe? I think the biggest thing here is contrast, if you want some criticism. In some areas you've got smooth, good highlights, but I see little shading also. The paint consistency looks good, as does the brush control, but a little shading will go a long way. That being said, I really like him, he has a lot of character! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercius Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 looking good, I would also like the woodgrain recipe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookjimjr Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 This is pretty sweet. How long have you been painting? You seem to have all the skills. The color choices are excellent and I have to agree with demonelf3 that the wood grain is fantastic. I also agree that in some areas, mostly the fabric, you could use a little more shading, but maybe its the photo. My contrasts seem to disappear in photographs so it could happen here to. Over all though, this is a great piece. Keep it up and keep posting your work. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimwolf Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 Thanks for the comments guys. The wood grain is Calthan brown, with a wash of Gryphonne sepia, then a wash of badab black, then a very very very thinned down gretchin green wash, followed by some highlights with Khemri brown. Glad you like it As far as the contrasts... this seems to be the most difficult part of painting for me, I could probably go a bit darker in my shadows I have been painting for probably a little over 5 years now. Got a group of Warlord players so I wandered over here to the forums and lurked for awhile. Glad to get so much feed back so quickly. Thanks again I will try to update as I go with this guy. -Grim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty kahn Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Bout time you slapped some paint on those poor old dwarves. The wood grain is looking great as are the blues.Keep at it bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanton Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 This looks GREAT to me. I just posted some pics of my Kobold in progress. I have a looooong way to go to reach where you are. Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimL Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Nothing like a good ink wash to create some dark lining and start with your shadows. For me they really give the piece depth and interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimwolf Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Thanks for the comments guys. I will try to get some of the shadows a bit darker as that seems to be the general issue. Ill try to post an update soon as I get some more time to paint. @Scotty- Just trying to keep up with your stinkin' Reptus horde... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Killer Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I love your choice of colors and they all work really well together. Once you darken your shadows, you are going to be spot on. Cannot wait to see the finished piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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