GreyHorde Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 It has been a long time - about 11 months - since I finished painting a mini. That's by far the longest drought for me since rediscovering the hobby in late '05 / early '06. Life happens, you know? Anyway, this is the second of two finished last night and entered into WAMP's Dark Sword event. As I was painting her, a little backstory came to mind...when this angel fell from grace, her wings turned black, cloth became tattered & worn, and her armor corroded. She now wears feathers as trophies taken from the angelic sisters she has defeated in battle. Only her sword and her icy glare remain razor sharp. Okay, so silly backstory and explanation of color choices aside, may I ask for your thoughts and constructive criticism, please? I'm due for a holiday weekend painting binge in a few days and could use the advice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 There's nothing wrong with this figure! Very nice. The only thing that you could possibly do is to add a little more pattern to the wing feathers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyHorde Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Thanks, I appreciate that. I considered giving the wings a pattern, but to keep them solid, in the background, as if they turned from white to black...just seemed to stay with the theme I had in mind. I do have other winged models, though; the inspiration for one was a kildeer. Looking ahead, I will definitely add some detail & pattern, even if it's just a subtle one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimL Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Love the armor, my eye sees a bronze/copper with a little patina. Great base, well presented, good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72moonglum Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I like this one too GreyHorde, I really like how he torn part of her dress has become faded. Excellent work as always! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Most excellent... I love all of it though my only critique would be more depth on the wings... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookjimjr Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Super! Looks better than the one they have on their site. I like the more subtle black on her wings more that the pure black on the one shown on the dark sword site. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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