Niloc Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 (edited) Here's a couple images of my late night miniature painting. Been thinning down paints to near ink level. Figured that if I'm going to learn to paint with any kinda serious quality, this is the best way ... I can build up in layers without covering details on the sculpt. Comments wanted/needed, thanks :- ) Oh yeah, this is yet anyother mini I don't know the proper name for, but by the looks of this "Citadel" miniature it's a goblin. Talk to you later. Edited December 29, 2004 by Niloc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Hi, you're definately on the right track when it comes to thinning your paints way down. That is a fundamental technique that alot of fledgling artists including myself overlook in the beginning. Layering takes more time for sure, but looks much slicker than drybrushing in the long haul. I recommend something to you that was recommended to me when I first started. I know you love those little minis from the days of yore, but if you want to make things easier on yourself, try picking out a bigger mini. There are some really cool figs from various manufacturers that are almost 2 inches tall and have tons of definition. Once you can get the hang of painting the bigger fellows, you can transfer your skills down to the smaller guys and watch them pop! I love seeing really old minis painted to a modern high-quality standard, they look so cute! Good luck, keep posting your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niloc Posted September 10, 2004 Author Share Posted September 10, 2004 Hi, you're definately on the right track when it comes to thinning your paints way down. That is a fundamental technique that alot of fledgling artists including myself overlook in the beginning.Layering takes more time for sure, but looks much slicker than drybrushing in the long haul. I recommend something to you that was ................. Thanks man ..... yeah I like these oldies ... I've finally got some good pics (read an online manual on my camera) ... and there alot better in quailty. Will post them here to this post as soon as I can rig up a better light source and stuff. Later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 You can check out my quick and dirty Camera 101 tutorial on my site in the "Painting Tips" section... Special thanks to Terry Adams from Electric Ocean. The figure does look pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niloc Posted December 18, 2004 Author Share Posted December 18, 2004 Hi all ... I've updated this post with new pictures. Now you can actually see the details :-) Thanks for looking ... comments welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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