Cephalid Animist (Dark Sword Miniatures)

[vulture]

 

 

It's no secret, I absolutely love the Shadowsea world, and the Dark Mariners faction are one of the coolest lines in all of miniatures IMHO. They really turned me on the the special style of Bob Olley's sculpting, and I am now a superfan. I mean look at it! he is literally oozing character! So many neat details. I am grateful that DSM is keeping the line around, because I'll keep painting them - more to come.

I stuck with the style I originally used on these critters a decade or so ago, and though I am a much improved painter now, there Isn't much I'd actually want to change about it - a mix of bright and muted marine colors, with metallics of all shades. Of all the details here, I particularly like the conch like underside of his carapace. He will fit right in with his hideous compatriots.

Edited April 18, 2022 by vulture

[Grand Slam]

Yeah, the underside of the shell looks quite realistic. I'm also digging the eyes. Lots of great colors with this guy...adding the metallics really makes it pop.

[Glitterwolf]

Great job!

The eyes are amazing!

[Iridil]

Wonderful - from the shell to the worn cloth to the glittering eyes!

[Chaoswolf]

This guy looks fantastic!