cookjimjr Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 When miniatures have colors in their names it is hard to get that out of your mind when coming up with a paint scheme and even though I used blues and reds, the blues seem greyish; Thus the title "Not That Grey Maiden" Actual base colors used: MSP Midnight Blue, MSP Snow Shadow, MSP Redstone Highlight, MSP Blood Red, & MSP Leaf Green. I picked this min up about a year and a half ago when Derek challenged me to paint some of the pathfinder line when I had said I had not painted any yet. I have painted a few since then, but had been waiting on this one until my skills improved somewhat. Because this mini was sculpted by Derek, I wanted to try to put my best into it. Not sure it all turned out as I envisioned, but it is pretty close. I hope Derek feels I did the mini justice. Comments and Critique welcome 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokingwreckage Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Well I do, for what it's worth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObsidianCrane Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I really like the work on the shield, sword and helm. Overall a great mini. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrift Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 You're an amazing painter, something I've said a thousand times over. I personally don't like the shade of green alongside the blue-grey. Just a personal preference; but still very well executed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalchaos Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I like the green crest color interaction with armor and cape. The shield gem is also beautiful and the base looks very nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darknight Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 That's a wonderfully painted figure - and a really nice sculpt, too. Lovely technique. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackMann Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I like the red filigree. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookjimjr Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Thanks for the comments everyone. @ Adrift - Thanks. I did not think I would like the green after I had laid down the base coats, but as I added the red details, I started to like it as a good contrast to the red and it helps pull the eye around from the gems to the plume. I though about black or red when I started, but I just thought I would wait to see what the green looked like first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Looking good to me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrift Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Thanks for the comments everyone. @ Adrift - Thanks. I did not think I would like the green after I had laid down the base coats, but as I added the red details, I started to like it as a good contrast to the red and it helps pull the eye around from the gems to the plume. I though about black or red when I started, but I just thought I would wait to see what the green looked like first. You're an amazing enough painter that everyone's eye will be drawn to every aspect of your work regardless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dks Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Thanks for taking up the challenge! I like it. It's a unique choice of colors, lively and unexpected, and you have solid painting skills. I would have done two things slightly differently: 1) Exaggerate the difference between the two types of blue-grays (cloak vs. armor/shield) -- maybe bump up the highlights and shadows on the armor (especially the helmet) so it looks shinier/glossier, and maybe also lighten the cloak overall so it reads as a lighter gray-white. 2) Brighten and warm up the green crest by adding more yellow into its highlights -- this would also echo the yellow ocher and the grass-green in the base. The green of the crest is nice and rich, but the coolness of it is making it recede visually. The yellow-ocher/gold colors draw my eye to the base, sword hilt, and the gloved hand on the shield, but I think the helmet needs something bright. Keep up the good work! Derek 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeySloth Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I think this is one of your best yet. I think the green would contrast better with the blue if you would have used some similar colors in their shades as they're both fairly muted and it's really only the helmet that stands out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I think her sword came out really clean. The blade looks especially nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodthorn Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I have this model and I have been wondering what to do with it. You have done a great job here and Derek has even said as much. You have really upped the ante for the rest of us on this one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonkey Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Love the cloak! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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