77012 Gnoll Warrior

[stormbreach 822]

Hi guys, back again after a long absence... again.  I took a very long time to paint something that was supposed to be a speed paint.  I was painting a Bones Finari and wasn't happy with the cast so I was just trying to get her done quick to get her off the shelf but then everything went wrong with the paint job and I stalled out for a long time.  I'm not posting her because I wasn't happy but I've finally moved on.  This is my Gnoll Warrior.  I kind of like him.  He is part of my new strategy to just paint and get used to the motions and not try to be perfect all the time.  Trying to be perfect puts more minis on shelves of shame instead of in display cabinets.  I thought his mane looked a lot like a mohawk so I decided that maybe he would dye it in the colours of his tribe or clan or war party or whatever.  I thought it was neat.  If I did it again I would maybe use more muted colours but this first time I was afraid maybe muted colours would fade out and go unnoticed.  I was happy with the eye and jaws on his right side but not his left (which is why there are no good pictures of his left side ).  But here he is, he's imperfect and I'm happy with him!  Comments are welcome as always!

[Kangaroorex 30199]

Ive always liked this particular Gnoll.  he led the scouting group that brought down the party in our first game of Rappan Atuk.  Sold the 4 surviving members of the party to some pirates and moved into the castle they cleared with his clan.  You did a good job on him and I Love the Mohawk!

 

This was one of the first experiences this group had with monsters actually using the magical equipment they were holding. 

Facing a wand of magic missiles and a wand of hold person gave them a new perspective.

[Glitterwolf 178648]

Looks good!

I like the mohawk.

[Iridil 4018]

I think the colors on the mohawk work well - more muted wouldn't be so striking. Congrats on getting past painter's paralysis!