Billee's Grim Reaper (Bones 5 #1125)

[billeecats]

Grim Reaper from the Bones 5 Core Set. 

 

First time trying a transparent glass effect (on the hourglass). The glow eyes didn't quite work out like I thought, and tips on how to fix those will be greatly appreciated. 

 

I also kinda meh'd my way through painting the integrated base, so I'd like to revisit him and give him a more complete base at some point. 

 

[kazmania7]

think u nailed the hour glass effect, luv it.

 

[Neatpete]

That looks great. I like the scythe. For glowing eyes I think you should reverse it and have the center of the eye (the brightest) the whitest. Then shadow blue away from it. The hourglass is very convincing.

[Glitterwolf]

That looks great!

[zoroaster100]

Great work on the hourglass.

[billeecats]

5 hours ago, Neatpete said:

That looks great. I like the scythe. For glowing eyes I think you should reverse it and have the center of the eye (the brightest) the whitest. Then shadow blue away from it. The hourglass is very convincing.

Oh that makes so much more sense. I'll give it a shot! 

[Zloyduh]

Love the scythe and the hourglass!

[Chaoswolf]

Very good job on him!

 

To get glowing eyes, I usually paint the eye white, and then use a drop of ink or wash. It tints the eye slightly, but leaves the 'bright' part showing through.

 

I hope that makes sense.

[billeecats]

40 minutes ago, Chaoswolf said:

Very good job on him!

 

To get glowing eyes, I usually paint the eye white, and then use a drop of ink or wash. It tints the eye slightly, but leaves the 'bright' part showing through.

 

I hope that makes sense.

It does, thank you! I'm going to redo his eyes and see if I can't make them glow better with all these tips! 

Edited August 26, 2021 by billeecats