Happy the Mammoth

[Evilhalfling]

I just got this figure last week, but it jumped the Que.  

I spent a few days doing prep-work and watching a video on painting fur to refresh my technique. Then looking at elephant photos and mammoth drawings. 

basecoat to finish was about 3 hours work. 

 

I went with Burnt umber as the base color.  I do love burnt umber. 

- with some half steps and all dry brushing. 

Brownliner 

Burnt Umber 

Olive skin shadow

leather brown 

Ivory tusk 

 

The pink tongue just makes him look Happy to me, so now he has a name.  and meets all three of my art goals. 

My Favorite project this month. 

Edited April 28, 2020 by Evilhalfling

[Corsair]

Really great job!

[Glitterwolf]

Wonderful!

He does look happy!

[Iridil]

Very nice - he is happy, and why not! Love the eyes and the look of the fur/hair

[Kangaroorex]

I like the paint job and the mini. 

 

from the title, I was expecting something blue with wings and a candy horn...

[ksbsnowowl]

Is that a 3” base that he’s tacked onto?

[Evilhalfling]

17 minutes ago, ksbsnowowl said:

Is that a 3” base that he’s tacked onto?

 

yes but after painting he was just liberated.  I suppose I could do a fancy base, but they are more work than fun for me.