02830 Wolf Pack sculpted by Geoff Valley PIC HEAVY

[Darcstaar]

Every DM needs wolves.  These were bare metal used on the gaming table for far too long!

I've been wanting to paint these for a long time, but was intimidated by the fur.

I finally decided to take the plunge.

I did some research on the web for images for inspiration, as well as the forums.
Here's what I came up with.

 

C&C Welcome.

 

First, the individuals.

Here was the inspiration photo from google images for a varied color gray wolf.

 

This is what I came up with for him.  Coincidentally, it ended up very similar to Anne's picture on the Reaper Web Store.

 

 

Next, I wanted a run-of-the-mill gray wolf.

Here is an inspiration photo.

 

And the model.

 

 

And, as these are all for our Reign of Winter Adventure Path, I wanted a white wolf!

 

Here was the inspiration.

 

I was surprised to find so much cream and not so much white, so I tried to replicate it on the model.

I also tried blue eyes, but they didn't pop quite well enough.  And I threw on some snow and cork "rocks."

I wasn't entirely happy with it overall, but it is acceptable.

 

 

Finally, here are some group shots.

Overall, I had fun painting these, and knocked all three out in about a week.

That's SUPER fast for me.

 

 

[Mohawkmonkey45]

Those all look awesome. I especially like the first wolf, the colors are amazing! Good Job :]

[Darcstaar]

Thanks!  I was surprised to see so much variety to gray wolf coloration.  I did my best to replicate it.

[Gargs]

They are wonderful, and I agree that you did an amazing job on the first one with the different colors in its fur. I would be quite happy to see those on my table!

[Pingo]

I love these wolves.

[Darcstaar]

Thank you!

[Glitterwolf]

BONUS POINTS for painting WOLVES!!!!
 

Awesome!

I love the realistic colours!

[Metalchaos]

Great paint job and beautiful bases too.

[WhiteWulfe]

Love all three, especially their fur patterns! 

 

First one I want to pet or scritch between the ears, second one clearly wants a ball or chew rope to play with, and the third.... I think the third needs a steak first to warm up and make me stop looking like a talking, dancing steak. At least going by their expressions anyways... 

Edited April 18, 2018 by WhiteWulfe

[NecroMancer]

Awesome!

[Silvervane]

Very nice work.  I think i'll book mark this for reference.  Thanks!

[vulture]

I just picked these up myself.

great inspiration here. I may “borrow” your references.....

 

animals are easily my fav subjects, and you did these perfectly.

[Darcstaar]

Thank you!  Very kind praise.

[Chaoswolf]

Very nice work on them!

[Schirf]

Very Awesome! Love depth you got with their fur.