DSM-7425 Male High Elf Warrior

[Jasonator]

I completed this Mini Yesterday.

If you want a fantastic challenge go for this one.

The pose is so dynamic, and the possibilities are

myriad.  I added a new set of brushes to this mix;

and was shocked by the difference in upgrading to

a higher quality brush changed my painting.

 

I know that many folks feel that an excellent base

should be designed for each mini.  Since it is winter;

and most DSM mini's come with a base sculpt, I am

just going to go with what they have done for right now.

 

Once I can use my new jewelers saw outside, I'll learn

how to removed that stuff, and peg them  I have added some

flocking to the base.. 

 

This has been a hoot to paint.

As Always C/C accepted and appreciated.

 

Here are some photos:

Edited February 9, 2015 by Jasonator

[SGHawkins09]

Great job. I really like the armor on this one.

[ub3r_n3rd]

Wonderful work on this one Jay! You've definitely experienced another "level up" especially with the use of the better brushes.

[Jasonator]

Thanks Ub3r;

The wildest part was the discovery that I wasn't going for the high Highlights due to the crappy brushes.

When I went to highlight a fold, I could follow the ridge with the brush tip!

Before I had to use the side of the brush. 

Suddenly I wasn't fighting the brush, I was using it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Huge difference.

[CashWiley]

Jay, you can just integrate that integral base onto your own. Look at how I did Noreth compared to his integral base in the store. I just whipped up a couple little rocks with GS that looked similar to the one he was standing on, added some dirt from the woodpile and a couple tufts. Just glued all that onto a 1" round piece of oak I had lying around.

 

Looking forward to your new adventures with a good brush!

Edited February 9, 2015 by CashWiley

[Jasonator]

Great Idea Cash;

I'll have to take a look at how Noreth was fitted into your base.

I have been acquiring things I need piecemeal, just got the green stuff,

and the jewelers saw.  Thanks for the information.

[ub3r_n3rd]

Jay, you can just integrate that integral base onto your own. Look at how I did Noreth compared to his integral base in the store. I just whipped up a couple little rocks with GS that looked similar to the one he was standing on, added some dirt from the woodpile and a couple tufts. Just glued all that onto a 1" round piece of oak I had lying around.

 

Looking forward to your new adventures with a good brush!

Yup! This +1

[Sanael]

Awesome. I love this mini, and yours looks great!

[Silvervane]

 

Jay, you can just integrate that integral base onto your own. Look at how I did Noreth compared to his integral base in the store. I just whipped up a couple little rocks with GS that looked similar to the one he was standing on, added some dirt from the woodpile and a couple tufts. Just glued all that onto a 1" round piece of oak I had lying around.

 

Looking forward to your new adventures with a good brush!

Yup! This +1

 

+2

[Jasonator]

Awesome. I love this mini, and yours looks great!

Thanks Sanael !

I'm still waiting to see a certain Froggy Prince show up in the show offs.

One of these days I hope !

Nudge Nudge 

[Jasonator]

Thanks Silvervane;

There is always something new to learn.

Basing is a lot of fun, and now with the new brushes I am beginning to

really up the highlighting, color contrast thing.  I got quite the kick in the butt

from the cloak, and moving the scale up and down.

[Arydis]

Really nice work.  The contrast on your cloak is inspiring and like I said on your WIP thread, the contrast of your blues really pop on this mini.  

 

I don't like how obscured the face is by the helmet.  I feel like it makes him more rank and file than dynamic character.  I feel my eye drawn away from his face.   

[tiniest rhombus]

Knocked this one outta the park! I love the vibrancy of the blue and green. The pants look like a nice soft leather, the armor is nice and shiney. Just outstanding work.

[Jasonator]

Really nice work.  The contrast on your cloak is inspiring and like I said on your WIP thread, the contrast of your blues really pop on this mini.  

 

I don't like how obscured the face is by the helmet.  I feel like it makes him more rank and file than dynamic character.  I feel my eye drawn away from his face.   

I know the angle of the head obscures the face, and it also made putting in the eyes very difficult.

Not much room in that small grid to get fancy with the face or eyes.

The Cloak and material really give a feeling of fluid movement, and the back of the cloak was

pretty awesome to work on.  All those levels of light and shade.

[Dontfear]

nice job.  This is the best cloth I have seen from you yet.  I feel like the metallics do not show up in pictures the way they would IRL.  I'm not sure what you can do about that except to start doing more extreme tmm.