Gareson Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 My wife sat down while I was watching the excellent Jen Haley/Anne Foerster Dark Sword painting DVD's and caught the "painting bug". We've been married 19 years, and she's been very supportive of my mini painting(although she never tried it herself)...but suddenly she is interested too(it's fun to paint next to each other!) Below are pics of her first ever painted minis...which she is convinced are not so great. In my opinion, for someone's first effort, they're outstanding... Her first mini ever... Her second mini... Her third mini... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loim Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Very impressive, especially for first attempts. My first attempts were not as good. Always glad to see someone else get involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orionjp Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I wont even to this day post the first many I ever painted, then again the first mini I ever painted was with NO guidance at all and was a space marine that is now a totally different color.... TERRIFIC JOB, your wife has a natural talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 She definitely has a knack for this! Nice, tidy brushwork and she's got a natural attention to detail. I like the subtle highlights on the hair and the blush on the cheeks of the second mini. Keep going, Mrs. G! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIGIL Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 HOLY CRAP! That is REALLY well done for someone who has had practise! let alone the first and second shots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EldarCorsair Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Great first minis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Rodolfo Graziani Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Great Job! My first minis weren't anywhere near this good. Gratz. DRG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaelynne Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 The shading on the mom with the kids is really good! Tell me now, how much advice did she get from you, with suggestions of technique etc? I'd love to live with someone who's been painting for a while and sit down together. My friend and I only get together maybe once a month, it's tough to find people to paint with around here! Whatever the motivation, she's off to a great start. :) Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareson Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 The shading on the mom with the kids is really good! Tell me now, how much advice did she get from you, with suggestions of technique etc? I have to be honest...very little(from me). My greatest contribution is directing her to where to buy minis and paints(which obviously is a minimal contribution). She really learned a lot from the Dark Sword painting DVD's...patiently watching, taking notes and following their examples. In fact, if anything, she has been helping me improve(even though I've been painting for decades)...pushing me to take my highlights higher and being more aggressive with my hues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastrianna Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 She is off to a great start! She is a fast learner and has the talent! Tell to keep it up and to post more. I would love to see how her skills evolve over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baphomet69 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I assume that is the true order she painted them in? I can actually see skill progression from one to the next. Awesome work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuaslater Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Those are fantastic. I just got my girl to paint two models, and seeing your wife's reminds me I gotta post them. I wish I had your wife's paint skills when I started out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanli Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Very impressed! That makes me want to buy the DVD, too! I'm sure she also got a lot from seeing the time and dedication you put into painting yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanli Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Very impressed! That makes me want to buy the DVD, too! I'm sure she also got a lot from seeing the time and dedication you put into painting yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furongian Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Those are amazing for a first attempt! I can't wait to see her work after she's been at it for a while longer. Better make room on the bookshelf for a Golden Demon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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