zaphod Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Give up!!!! Okay, kidding. Don't try too hard. Don't rush. Master simple techniques before trying advanced techniques! Draw on paper lots. Study colors and how they work together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pae Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 You are better than you think. I'm not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizard Hlavaz Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 You are better than you think. I'm not. All right. Someone dial up the brute squad. Flynn's in need of a whapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pae Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 I'm on the brute squad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyn Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 You are the brute squad! (are you? *heh*) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixminis Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Pretty much a repeat of what everyone else has said in different words? Paint for a reason This could be any reason you want. Mine is because it's relaxing/enjoyable to me, to get mini's done for games, to share, to make a little money here and there... you get the idea. Approach painting in your own way Sort of a side-note to picking a reason to paint. If you want to improve... do so. If you want to paint more mini's than anyone else... do so. If you want to paint mini's in really bizarre colors, do so. Technique Take it at the pace you want to. Things that help are: reading all the web-tips, collaborating (painting get togethers), trading mini's with or buying from folks who's work you like to "analyze" the paint job. Buy a color wheel and use it. As soon as I find it, I've got a pretty good book on color theory.... Well.. that's about it for me.... I look for motivation first, then technique... My reasoning: If you have the best technique, but no motivation, are you ever gonna complete anything? MichaelG/IXMINIS http://www.tinywars.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaon Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Take it slow in this order: - Brush Control - Basic Basing - Inks - Non-Ink washing - Drybrushing - Basic conversion (eg weapon swaps) - Combining Inks/Washes and Drybrushing - More adventurous basing and conversion (they sorta go hand in hand so...) - Highlighting or what I call 'careful and precise drybrushing' which is basically drybrushing larger areas that are suited to drybrushing but highlighting areas that need more care. And that is as far as I've got, so I won't go any further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argent Wolfe Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Don't learn this like I did, I ended up learning some of the advanced techniques before I ever learned half of the basic stuff. Ya know it can be done but ya can't figure out why ya can't get the results. 1) learn your colors and how they interact 2) get good quality brushes and paints 3)I know it sounds crazy but buy the most detailed minis you can find to learn on, it's easier to keep track of what parts are what. 4)hehe THIN YOUR PAINTS, if you do this at the beginning you don't have to relearn everything again (like me) 5)PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, don't worry if your minis start out looking more like Picasso's than living, breathing critters. All that comes with time and patience. And last but certainly not least: 6)Have FUN, this is a hobby not the last hope of mankind, do it your own way. ummmm, did I mention practice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 5. Learn about colour. You could be the best belnder in town and still turn out mini's that look terrible if your colours clash. Where can I learn about colors. That is what I want to work on next. I am getting better at washes and dry brushing with each mini, but when I look at my collection, I see many of the "same" color combinations. I've browsed through the CMoN gallaries for inspiration, but I want to learn what colors go well with yellow and what not to paint the shirt if the cape is blue. I guess I just need some tips on what clashes and what enhances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstormhammer Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Practice-Practice-Practice! Artists Art. That's what you need to do. Just paint. Just slap paint on minis. You'll find what you like in time. When you see a techinque you like, ask the artist how you did it. Most likely, they'll show you how to do it. Clean your brushes! Get some Gunk (flow-aid + extender + water) this will help your paint go on smooth, and clean your brushes. More practice! Paint for yourself. If you want a Duke Gerard in bright pink with purple armor. Paint it. There are no mistakes, only experiments that didn't pan out. That's why you have Simple Green. Keep your paint-scrubbing brush and your regular toothbrush far, far away from each other. --And more practice! --LSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chastity Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 5. Learn about colour. You could be the best belnder in town and still turn out mini's that look terrible if your colours clash. Where can I learn about colors. That is what I want to work on next. I am getting better at washes and dry brushing with each mini, but when I look at my collection, I see many of the "same" color combinations. I've browsed through the CMoN gallaries for inspiration, but I want to learn what colors go well with yellow and what not to paint the shirt if the cape is blue. I guess I just need some tips on what clashes and what enhances. That is where a colour wheel would come in handy Laralu510 posted a cool page in the 'Color Advice' thread. Here it is: http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/TEACH/floral/color.htm I've been told I have a good eye for colour, but I too find the majority of my miniatures seem to have a similar brown / green scheme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argent Wolfe Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Hey Dude, ..... dang and I thought I would never find myself saying that again. Anyways, Chastity's link is a good one, If ya need more info about colors and the way they work, just stop by your local library. You can find a rather ridiculous number of books relating to painting, colors, color theory, etc., It doesn't matter if they're written for canvas painting, the techniques, theories, and such apply both ways. I got to explain all that to my dad when he said that he could never paint minis like I do. The only difference between mini painting and canvas painting is the size of the brush and that with minis your "scene" is already decided for you. Ok, gettin off the soapbox now... need to get some more chocolate anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argent Wolfe Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 "5. Learn about colour. You could be the best belnder in town and still turn out mini's that look terrible if your colours clash." What if your mini is a half-orc bard with an abyssmal taste in clothing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaon Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Then you should rethink your character... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durak Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Never give up, Never surrender! Tim Alan - Galaxy Quest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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