Popular Post Paint Monk Posted November 8, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2017 Ok, so miniature painting is NOTHING like riding a bike. This is the first figure I've painted in over a decade. I can see I need lots more practice before my Bones 4 figures arrive in 2019! Sorry about the poor quality of the photos. Comments and suggestions welcome and appreciated, no matter how harsh. I was overall pleased with how the Ice Devil himself came out, but desperately need to do much better on weapons and armor. Thank you for your consideration! 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citrine Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 He looks great as your first step back into the hobby! Not as much rust in your paint machinery as you think! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paint Monk Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 25 minutes ago, Citrine said: He looks great as your first step back into the hobby! Not as much rust in your paint machinery as you think! You're very kind, thank you. Need to brush up with some more monsters before I even try painting characters. Might need new glasses, too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolksFest Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) No, no rust at all. The ice effect is spot on and I love the snow base (I am a sucker for Snow related everything these days..damn you Frostgrave!!) Keep painting and you'll put grease on them cogs and gears in no time. PS: I am no photo guru but please please do not use your phone's flash when taking pictures. If possible under non-direct daylight and a steady place to fix it would work wonders, believe me. Edited November 8, 2017 by VolksFest 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paint Monk Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, VolksFest said: No, no rust at all. The ice effect is spot on and I love the snow base (I am a sucker for Snow related everything these days..damn you Frostgrave!!) Keep painting and you'll put grease on them cogs and gears in no time. Thanks so much for the encouragement. Every time I look at it and compare it to some of the really fine work on these forums I still grumble at myself. But like they say, practice makes perfect (or at least better) so I continue to plug along. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolksFest Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) If every sculpting student compared himself/herself to Michelangelo's David, we wouldn't have sculpters today I get that feeling of feeling very small and untalented very frequently but I have conditioned myself not to be discouraged but on the contrary, motivated to be "that better one day". I may not be as talented but I know I have improved vastly since I have started and more I paint, more I shall keep improving.. So, sky is the limit , eh Edited November 8, 2017 by VolksFest 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitterwolf Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 We are our own worst critics! This is a solid paintjob, well done! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolksFest Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 And I quote from the Maestro himself: "The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark." Michelangelo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buglips*the*goblin Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 2 hours ago, Paint Monk said: You're very kind, thank you. Need to brush up with some more monsters before I even try painting characters. Might need new glasses, too. No joke, I procrastinated forever getting my prescrip updated and when I finally did both my painting and speed improved drastically. Turns out it really is easier when you can see what you're doing! 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NecroMancer Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I think he looks great! Welcome back to the hobby! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paint Monk Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) On 11/8/2017 at 1:45 AM, NecroMancer said: I think he looks great! Welcome back to the hobby! Thank you. As always, I am - Wally (AKA Paint Monk) Edited November 10, 2017 by Paint Monk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyradis Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Welcome back! He looks good! I recommend marking a date on the bottom of his base so that you can keep track of your progress. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citrine Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 3 hours ago, Cyradis said: Welcome back! He looks good! I recommend marking a date on the bottom of his base so that you can keep track of your progress. And a tip, use paint and a brush to write the date, its great freehand practice. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klarg1 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 On 11/8/2017 at 12:24 AM, VolksFest said: No, no rust at all. The ice effect is spot on and I love the snow base (I am a sucker for Snow related everything these days..damn you Frostgrave!!) Keep painting and you'll put grease on them cogs and gears in no time. PS: I am no photo guru but please please do not use your phone's flash when taking pictures. If possible under non-direct daylight and a steady place to fix it would work wonders, believe me. Very much this. You did a lot of work creating a convincing ice/snow effect. We want to see it as faithfully as we can! Even if you can't conveniently get natural sunlight for your photography, I would suggest getting a "daylight" bulb (or, better yet, two), and using them to illuminate the figure when you take the picture, instead of a camera flash. The we can all enjoy your work that much better! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paint Monk Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 10 hours ago, klarg1 said: Even if you can't conveniently get natural sunlight for your photography, I would suggest getting a "daylight" bulb (or, better yet, two), and using them to illuminate the figure when you take the picture, instead of a camera flash. The we can all enjoy your work that much better! Years ago, I had a nice camera box setup for miniature picture taking. Alas, the box is long gone and my good digital camera is in storage at a different location currently. If anyone has suggestions on a cheap setup that would work better, I would be grateful Thank you for your suggestion! As always, I am - Wally (AKA Paint Monk) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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