77184: Forest Spirit

[Sirithiliel]

My Fall swap for Auberon!

I painted my mini of this guy almost exactly one year ago, so I included a side by side photo.

The base is the Corpse Field base from Secret Weapon [same base I used for my undead crab, Scuttlebones], with green stuff and some other embellishment

 

The exposed wood on the legs has a lot of free hand painting, i tried to get a good photo

 

 

Edited October 1, 2014 by Sirithiliel

[falstius]

Wow. The improvement from last year is inspiring too.

[Chaoswolf]

That's pretty sweet, nice job!

[Corporea]

I especially love the glowing eyes- they remind me of Tolkien's ents!  Excellent shading.  You keep improving- it's awesome to watch!  I love the more muted color scheme with the more recent paintjob.  It's very cohesive.  It sets a nice woodland tone.  Great work!

[Marsya]

He looks great such depth. I love your paintwork on him and your bases are always top notch. He looks like such a fun mini with all the bits and details. The improvement over a year is fantastic. I wish I could improve that much in one year. 

[Sirithiliel]

Thanks!

oh he's painted with a mix of Reaper paints and normal acrylics =P for some of the colors I don't own and couldn't mix up properly myself

 

I noticed just how many details I missed when I first painted this guy. I'm going to repaint my version now =P I can't stand him anymore

Edited October 1, 2014 by Sirithiliel

[SGHawkins09]

He is beautiful Siri and your base conversions are inspiring.

[Kharsin]

Thanks!

 

oh he's painted with a mix of Reaper paints and normal acrylics =P for some of the colors I don't own and couldn't mix up properly myself

 

I noticed just how many details I missed when I first painted this guy. I'm going to repaint my version now =P I can't stand him anymore

 

They both look really great Siri! Maybe you should hold onto your original for another year and see how you've progressed then as well. I think I'm inspired to go repaint one of the first LTPK minis I did. The very first was the Giant, or was it Dire, Rat? Probably the swordsman guy, or Bertok. Either way, great job! I've always wanted to paint that guy as well!

[Sirithiliel]

haha two of his pics [full front and the back shot] are in the Store photos 

[klarg1]

I especially love the glowing eyes- they remind me of Tolkien's ents!  Excellent shading.  You keep improving- it's awesome to watch!  I love the more muted color scheme with the more recent paintjob.  It's very cohesive.  It sets a nice woodland tone.  Great work!

 

I agree with Corporea! This is a great comparison, and the new one really looks like a great piece.

 

Will you paint another one in another year?

Edited October 2, 2014 by klarg1

[Sirithiliel]

Maybe, I'm not sure =P

[Lidless Eye]

Lovely paint job.  I like the variety of mushrooms.

[fishnjeeps]

Great job Siri! Now I have to go finish my Spirit...

[Reaperbryan]

Thanks!

 

oh he's painted with a mix of Reaper paints and normal acrylics =P for some of the colors I don't own and couldn't mix up properly myself

 

I noticed just how many details I missed when I first painted this guy. I'm going to repaint my version now =P I can't stand him anymore

Please don't.  Keeping originals like this helps the community - especially newcomers, see how time really can bring improvements.

[Sirithiliel]

 

Thanks!

 

oh he's painted with a mix of Reaper paints and normal acrylics =P for some of the colors I don't own and couldn't mix up properly myself

 

I noticed just how many details I missed when I first painted this guy. I'm going to repaint my version now =P I can't stand him anymore

Please don't.  Keeping originals like this helps the community - especially newcomers, see how time really can bring improvements.

 

 

Haha okay, I won't =) Can't fault that reasoning. Perhaps I do need to paint another in another year, and put him in the line up