FuzzyIzmit Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 I have a question about shading with red. I like the highlight with a red orange, really like the way it pops, but if I use the red orange for a high light, what color should I mix for the darker gradient? I used a touch of blue and that seemed to do the trick, but I dont if brown would have been a better choice. Can I just get an idea of how other people mix their red gradients so I have a better idea next time of what colors to mix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 It really depends on how dark of a shade you want. If you want a mid shade then a burnt Cadium Red would do well or Reaper Aged Brick. For a more stark contrast then a Burnt Umber or Reaper Walnut should do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Angel Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 When I paint with red I only use red. I use Citadel Red Gore and highlight up using Blood Red. If I need to go darker (which I rarely do) I add in some Scorched Brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyIzmit Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 I dont have any names for my paints...since they are Apple Barrel. The only dark red I have is marroon sorta color... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I dont have any names for my paints...since they are Apple Barrel. The only dark red I have is marroon sorta color... Ahh then. For the mid tone then you would want a darker red I am sure they have one in that line that is fairly dark. The brown I was referring to would be a deep dark brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRigger Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I usually start with a deep red on a black surface - when you thin down the red over the black, the black helps act as a shaded layer, so you can work up to the deep red, and then start using other reds as a highlight... but that is the way I do things. I'm also a big fan of a gorey red (vallejo) up to a blood red, although sometimes to make things really pop I'll use a vermillion which is an orangey red. My buddy has had some really great success in getting a rich red by using a purple undercoat, and then mixing purple and red, then using a red and then an orangey highlight. This might work for you as well. Or try mixing some of the red you use with black to start as your basecoat and highlight up from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orchid_Noir Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I dont have any names for my paints...since they are Apple Barrel. The only dark red I have is marroon sorta color... Apple Barrel? Victorian Red! Gorgeous, deep, with heady cool tones to it (gah, I sound like some wine snob ) a little of the flow improver of your choice and it is wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyIzmit Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 As a rule from my art class days, I dont mix anything with black unless it is going to stay black, then I usually add something to make it a different shade of black. Thank you Mrs. Stella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinipainterUS Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 You can also add purple to your base red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Porsenna Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Since I paint a lot for wargames, I like to do washes from a color right out of the bottle. For red I use either a maroon or burgundy, depending on what I'm in the mood for and how I want toe final color to come out. Maroon is usually just a dark red, but burgundy has a slight purplish tone. Damon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Did someone say RED??? Work the red up from the dark reds to highlight red. It helps if you can lay out the colors on your palette first before starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durak Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Maybe you should attach a mini's picture here Jester. Since you are the undesputed master of Red fu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritual_exorcist Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Hmmm...Just asked this question in another thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Ok, here are a few reds: Blood Red is the main color, with just some Red Gore for small shadows: http://jesterspeed.home.comcast.net/images...is/callus00.jpg Cadmium Red for base, leveled up thru Blood Red: http://jesterspeed.home.comcast.net/images...is/inquis00.jpg Highlights are picked out using Blood Red mixed with Pink and Fire Orange... Trust me it works. Same with this one: http://jesterspeed.home.comcast.net/images/minis/cath00.jpg Mostly Red Gore/Vermillion mix. Final picked out in Blood Red/white. Black was added to tone down to attempt make more of a maroon: http://jesterspeed.home.comcast.net/images/minis/maria00.jpg The Ultimate Red, this one took me so many layers I forget now! http://jesterspeed.home.comcast.net/images...s/butcher00.jpg But generally it's Cad Red Umber, Red Gore, Vermillion, Blood Red and then up to either Orange/Yellow (thanks Anne) or just stop with a few highlights of the Blood Red/Pink/Orange/White combo. If you need to darken it down, then use some Scar Red. Don't go with the lighter shades as they will mess the entire piece into one bloody mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyIzmit Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 Thanks, those pics help a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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