Bethalian

[CashWiley]

Thanks for the kind words!

 

OC, I hear you on the gem. Totally phoned in :p I do need to learn non-oval/round gems. They were one of the things I learned at the tail end of my first dabbling with the hobby in the 90s, the GW way. You can see that on my Bones Ogre's wrist. I'd really like to develop a better style overall for gems, I've seen some stunning stuff...

 

My favorite part on this one was the back of the cloak going from a nice deep, rich dark green up into soft highlights. Still trying to bump my contrast up until I take it too far :) Putting the red into the shadows and then using blue in the deep shadows really helped this one and was a start on where I'm heading as a painter. Baby steps and whatnot.

 

I also like his gold pinky sheath :) My nod to Ozzy.

Edited March 5, 2013 by CashWiley

[The Inner Geek]

He looks great! Be careful posting pics in that format though... I crossed my eyes for 15 seconds trying to make him 3d before I realized it was a front and back shot!

[Dadcubed]

Really like the gold cuffs and collar. Very eye catching miniature. Thank you for sharing :)

[Metalchaos]

Wow, I like the way his piercing eyes seem to be threatening his victim hypnotised mind.

I also like the golden wristband and finger armor, that a great idea.

[Slashhamster]

Looks great! I wasn't that fond of the sculpt when I first saw it, but the paint jobs you and others have put together really bring it to life.

Edited March 6, 2013 by Slashhamster

[Pingo]

Very expressive. The gold pinky thing was inspired.

[CashWiley]

That finger just looked weird and I happened to read an interview with Oz about Sabbath's new album, voila.

 

And thanks for the compliment on the eyes. Normally I don't like to give monsters pupils as it humanizes them, but I wanted to do the eyeslit on him. Oiled leather, palomino gold and pure black.

[dusty]

LIke it...especially the robes

[CashWiley]

Forgot the THREEE DEEEE I tried for a little wider convergence to enhance the effect. I recommend the hand trick for best viewing.

 

 

 

[Nameless]

green robes look great. would love to see a bit stronger highlights on red bits.

[CashWiley]

Didn't know how to highlight it and have it still look dark red. Using a lighter red I'd think would make it look lighter red. White leads to pink, yellow leads to orange. Red is hard. :)

[Nameless]

just a few highlight in selected spots (eg top of the head, eyebrows) would not change the overall colour into pink or orange, but would make the head more eyecatching.

[The Inner Geek]

I think the 3d does have more depth. Took a little more effort to focus, but worth it.

[Corporea]

beautiful, especially the blending on the robes! here's a crystal to play with:

the eyes are excellent!

[CashWiley]

I'm in total "Like" withdrawal. Wheeeere are my preeeeciouuuuss......