Akiosama Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Is there any chance that more 'How to' stuff could either be posted here, to The Craft, or something similar? I'd like to hear more from some of the people who do regular painting and/or sculpting for Reaper professionally. It's been a while since Anne did a 'How to', and looking at the pictures in The Craft, I know Derek's painting has improved - and it was great back when he did those articles. I've seen Jen Haley's tutorial, which was great, though I'd love to see something more on her painting with a colored palette - her video was about painting a monochromatic figure. And sculptors, too - for bases or for actually sculpting parts/figures. Anything they'd be willing to share with the community would be great! Not that there're aren't great tutorials out there on the web, but many of the regular Reaper painters have been inspirations for quite a while, and learning a bit more about their style would be terrific. Here's hoping. My 2 yen, Akiosama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuaslater Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Seems like a reasonable, polite request. I'll cosign that and raise the ante to include some tutorials from the incredible painters in the Show Off section. darkstar and mercius are dropping some bombs lately!! Those are just two I can think of before my coffee, but there's plenty more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Well Joshua if you can think of a specific topic you'd like a tutorial on I can oblige I'm sure, I've done some tutorials here in the past. Just give me a topic and I'll work one up after I get my new airbrush and can prime minis again. (old one broke awaiting new one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Lurker Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Yeah, I would be more than happy to offer up info if I knew what you guys were looking for. Is there anything in particular that's on your wishlist? Jen K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortbeard Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Well as a painter attempting to improve my painting ability I would like to put my support behind some new tutorials. I have improved greatly from reading and rereading what has been posted before and even if it is the same information presented from someone elses point of view I believe it would be of a great benefit to those of us aspiring to be better. On that note topics I would love to see done. 1. Improving blending (mine are rough and it is the one thing I see mentioned the most in C&C coments) 2. A shaded metalics tutorial. 3. Hair. Many of the new post by Derick and Fieldarchy have had hair detail I didn't think possible and it is popping up on quite a few minis now. 4. Proper brush control techniques. Those are my for starter interests I am sure others can chime in on what they would like to see. Thank you to any of you willing to do the tutorials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akiosama Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 If we're talking about specific topics, I'd like to know a bit more about blending, like say Derek Schubert's blending technique, a bit more about highlighting and colored shading (how to better make it look like it's supposed to - both in shade and in placement), advanced skintones, object-source lighting, and most of all, what goes through an artist's mind when developing a color scheme for their figure, and executing it. I think it's the first and the last point that are the most important to me. I've read articles regarding color theory, and while they give a basic about complementary colors, warm and cool colors, etc., they talk less about putting that color theory into practice. I'd love to hear how others create color schemes that work. I'm very interested in the thought processes that go into this artform, as well as technique. I do think that palette planning gets overlooked in favor of actual technique, but color selection and shade selection are a very integral part of this art. That, and I like knowledge. Other people's experience and tips are great inspirations for me, and after the last painting competition I entered, I could use the inspiration. And thanks for looking at this thread, Jen. I like your work as well, and would love to hear what you're willing to offer. :) Here's hoping. My 2 yen, Akiosama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I'd echo the call for more articles! It's always nice to see the process an artist goes through as the mini develops. I also would be interested in another article on an "advanced color theory" type article. Darkstar, I would love to see your first article be on freehand! The talisman series you just completed were stunning in their detail... Jen, personally I'd vote for skintones as a starter; you did some awesome work on the wild elf last year(?). Shortbread--here's a few articles to tide you over on some of your requests: Blending--IMHO the blending article from OKF referenced in your sig is the best article out there on the technique. He gets amazing results and covers the topic in great detail. If you are looking for another technique for blending, Ghool and EricJ both have used the "two brush" method. http://handcannononline.com/blog/2011/04/18/tutorial-basics-%e2%80%93-smooth-it-over-two-brush-blending/#more-1241 and http://wyrd-games.net/forum/showthread.php?t=92 Shaded metallics--Automaton makes great use of acrylic colors to add depth to his metallics: http://www.coolminiornot.com/articles/1649-metallics I also touched on the subject myself a while back here on the forums, although the results are not nearly the same caliber http://www.reapermini.com/forum/index.php?/topic/37059-shaded-metallics/page__p__531836__fromsearch__1entry531836 Hair: Ghool recently addressed this over at his blog-- http://handcannononline.com/blog/2011/04/20/tutorial-basics-%e2%80%93-glorious-locks-painting-hair/#more-1425 I hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuaslater Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Yup. What the above posters wrote. Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loim Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 What I'd really like are personal, one-on-one lessons from all of you until my painting is good :), but I'll take anything you guys post, because you there are a lot of amazingly skilled painters on these boards. I think Jabberwocky summed it up pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pae Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Here's an excellent tutorial for shaded metallics over on another forum: http://www.mainlymed...topic.php?t=878 Heh...turns out it's the same one Jabberwocky posted, but on a different site. :-) I'd provide tutorials for stuff if I knew anything worth teaching. I think the thing I'm most qualified for teaching is painting while drinking, throwing away minis, and quitting painting in utter frustration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortbeard Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Darkstar, I would love to see your first article be on freehand! The talisman series you just completed were stunning in their detail... Jen, personally I'd vote for skintones as a starter; you did some awesome work on the wild elf last year(?). Completely agree and second these requests. Shortbread--here's a few articles to tide you over on some of your requests: Blending--IMHO the blending article from OKF referenced in your sig is the best article out there on the technique. He gets amazing results and covers the topic in great detail. Couldn’t agree with you more but seeing someone else’s write-up/perspective from some of these excellent painters would be another great resource and seeing things presented by someone else helps to reinforce good techniques and maybe a different explanation on things will help someone get that “thing” that is eluding them. If you are looking for another technique for blending, Ghool and EricJ both have used the "two brush" method. http://handcannononline.com/blog/2011/04/18/tutorial-basics-%e2%80%93-smooth-it-over-two-brush-blending/#more-1241 and http://wyrd-games.net/forum/showthread.php?t=92 Will have to check these ones out Thank you. Shaded metallics--Automaton makes great use of acrylic colors to add depth to his metallics: http://www.coolminiornot.com/articles/1649-metallics I also touched on the subject myself a while back here on the forums, although the results are not nearly the same caliber http://www.reapermini.com/forum/index.php?/topic/37059-shaded-metallics/page__p__531836__fromsearch__1entry531836 Don’t sell yourself short. I have seen Automaton’s before but find it a little sketchy to apply in practice. I would like to see it presented again so I could fully grasp the concept. Hair: Ghool recently addressed this over at his blog-- http://handcannononline.com/blog/2011/04/20/tutorial-basics-%e2%80%93-glorious-locks-painting-hair/#more-1425 Well now that is an interesting blog. Well I pretty much said everything except thank you. Those links are a great start but I still maintain I would like to see the 4 topics I suggested done. The basics can never be overdone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortbeard Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I'd provide tutorials for stuff if I knew anything worth teaching. I think the thing I'm most qualified for teaching is painting while drinking, throwing away minis, and quitting painting in utter frustration. I think I already have that one covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akiosama Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 I agree there are some great tutorials out there for many of the things that we're all looking for. I'm hoping, however, for some articles by specific people, as well, as I'd like to see how they do what they do, since they've been inspirations for a while. But I'm definitely going to check out all the tutorials mentioned above, too. Thanks, Jabberwocky. My 2 yen, Akiosama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Lurker Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I'd provide tutorials for stuff if I knew anything worth teaching. I think the thing I'm most qualified for teaching is painting while drinking, throwing away minis, and quitting painting in utter frustration. You might be able to convince the newbies that you don't have anything to offer, but those of us who have been around a few years know better! Heck, there's stuff I want to learn from you myself! But we shall "discuss" that at another time.... <evil laugh> Actually the timing for this thread was pretty good for me. About a month ago I finally bought a table top tripod for taking WIP shots right at my desk. I've been shooting pics of my Gen Con entry in different stages as I went along, "and now we add another layer of highlights... and now we deepen the shadows... Pushing the contrast.... Yeah, I don't like this color anymore so let's change it..." That kind of thing. I had planned to make it conversational and bloggy, discussing the random thoughts that ran through my head as I painted, including the hows and whys I chose certain colors. It had been my intention to post it on my website as a SBS about the general process, but if I ever get it finished I could put it up here just as well. And Jabber, you will be happy to hear that it's another scantily clad chick. :) Just for you. Hopefully I can get her finished in time for the Con... got a couple commissions that I wasn't expecting and a short time table to complete them. After that I will start up again. Give me a month or so and I will see what I can throw together for ya. As far as shaded metallics go, hands down your best source would be Michael Proctor. He does the most amazing things with metallics that I have ever seen! I'll drop him a line and point him this direction. Laters, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper User Vaitalla Posted July 13, 2011 Reaper User Share Posted July 13, 2011 Yep, I'm afraid that the huge amount of work to keep up with in the paint production department has taken me almost entirely away from the painting end! Not much time to write up articles lately. That said, on the color choice/theory stuff, I may be able to help, since that's what I've taught at conventions for years. I'll see if I can free up some time. You do realize, though, Akiosama, that the process an artist goes through for choosing colors is going to vary widely with the particular miniature? I approach a Confrontation Wolfen very differently from a Pathfinder Monk, an undead knight for Dark Heaven, or a historical 54mm Viking. Many times with player characters the color choices are made for you via the Cleric's affiliation with a particular god, or a Ranger or Rogue being the type who wants to blend into the environment. Color choices can also be influenced by such simple factors as the scale of the model in question. My point being that any feedback I or any other artist can give on the "mental process for choosing colors" subject will not necessarily be "one size fits all". --Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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