Totem Pole Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 An exercise in quicker paintbjobs. Finally one that was a success, instead of another figure, that I keep on embelishing and adding details to, like an OCD case. This guy took me a day of focused painting. It uses the same techniques as the Black Templar I painted earlier, but simpler, quicker, less precise. With highlighting and detailing made mostly with instinctual brush-strokes and relying on muscle memory, rather than focusing on precison. Also, not as much clean up of sloppier brushstrokes, simpler weathering and no freehand. I think of it as a "lower resolution" version of that Black Templars model. http://i.imgur.com/VfGUITO.jpg http://i.imgur.com/btyJQdf.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 He looks very cool. I wonder if some of the larger scratches (like on his right shoulder and powerfist) might look better with more variation in the direction, i.e. not all going the same way? If I were to commission you to paint something I'd want the works, but if that's what you'd call your tabletop standard that is pretty epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argent aquila Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 "Lower resolution" LOL, i'd kill a thousand xenos to paint as good as that on my best day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Pole Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 A quick paint test. Normally I paint my marines around the principle of edge highlighting, like the GW 'Eavy Metal team. But sometimes I also try a more advanced way of hand-blending, area highlights, as opposed to just keeping to the edges. However this style is reserved for single display models (like the older Scythe of the Emperor on the background photo of my page), as it's too time consuming and complicated for armies. Well, today I sat down and quickly painted this Dark Angel (or rather part of the Dark Angel), to see if a simler version of this technique could be done quick enough for squads. And I think - yes. So perhaps that's an option I will offer to clients from now on. Full disclosure - Some of the blendings on the mini are just slightly, slightly less smooth in real life, than on the photos (taken at different settings, hence the lighting). Looks good enough in hand, especially since it's supposed to be a look for a whole unit. http://i.imgur.com/aDlTVDI.jpg http://i.imgur.com/0uBFbZf.jpg http://i.imgur.com/X2C7F8u.jpg http://i.imgur.com/KcHAbEI.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death given form Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Jesus. That's gorgeous. Especially after you put all the battle damage on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Pole Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Back from the dead. Part of the current commissioned DA tactical squad. The pics are a bit crappy, as the set was done on a borrowed camera. The highlights in real life aren't as saturated and contrasting. Also the varnish left some reflective glare that was picked up by the camera and overpowered the painted highlights, making the minis on the pics a bit too shiny and "busier" than they really are (especially the one without robes for some reason). I've added an impression of a cross-hatched, woven texture to the robed marine. One - to make it more detailed and realistic. And two - to bring across the point that these guys are not walking around in silky smooth fabrics, but rather in crude, heavily-woven, penitent robes. http://i.imgur.com/C0xShH8.jpg http://i.imgur.com/YzHespl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/pnluR3D.jpg http://i.imgur.com/TDzJZFN.jpg http://i.imgur.com/9aXIGAO.jpg http://i.imgur.com/HsJcxlq.jpg http://i.imgur.com/7SPEEPu.jpg http://i.imgur.com/fkWp3z8.jpg http://i.imgur.com/1Rvc7Bz.jpg http://i.imgur.com/hvfN6TT.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ZWGV79h.jpg http://i.imgur.com/OPcC1Ff.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Epic, as usual :tu: :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 More magic from your paintbrush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Love the texture on the robe - awesome attention to detail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Pole Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Random question: Do You guys know any Space Marine sculpt from GW and Forge World mini ranges, that show the marines standing 100% straight. Practicaly any Space Marine leg part I can think of, is in some kind of pose, where one or both legs are bended at the knee. The only "standing marines" I remember are the fincast Masters of the Chapter, but the sculpts have ceremonial capes fused with their legs.I am looking for something that I could pose my conversion with like this:http://www.deviantart.com/art/Iron-Dragons-Marine-64638092 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Best candidate I can think of the Master of Relics: http://www.games-workshop.com/en-EU/Space-Marine-Captain-Master-of-Relics http://www.games-workshop.com/resources/catalog/product/920x950/99800101111_MasteroftheRelics01.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Pretty sure one of the leg pairs from the Command Squad is standing fairly upright. Legs are slightly splayed, but there's definitely no bending at the knee or hip. Many of the new Tactical legs are quite upright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Pole Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Thanks for the tips. I had no idea that Devastator box had any uniqe leg bits other than the crouching one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Command Squad not Devs, the standard bearer legs. I might have a pair if you need them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Pole Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Right, Command Squad. I had a brain fart and somehow read that as Devastators.But guess what, I acuallty opened my old box of Devs and thereis indeed one pair of totally straight legs, that can't be found in tactical box :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Pole Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 One of my previous commissions.If You like it (or dislike it ), You can leave a vote here: http://www.coolminiornot.com/379209http://i.imgur.com/HnugtCD.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/isV5BkQ.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/Nw9rpc9.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/MWqMwGt.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/c3VptWm.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thamier Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 even tough its not chaos marines, its quite impresive, very nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 FOR MACRAGGE! Loving it. What colours did you use for the blue armor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Pole Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Caledor Sky as base, highlighted over several stages by mixing in progressively higher amounts of white, with the final highlights having a bright ice blue look. After that the whole armour was given a thin glaze layer Caledor Sky mixed with some Lahmian Medium, and after that another one of 50/50 Caledor Sky/Kantor Blue and some Lahmian Medium,Shadow areas were darkened with a wash of Kantor Blue and Black (with some Glaze Medium), and then sometimes blacklined, depending on the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Pole Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Had a bit of a mess in real life these past few month, but I am getting back to regular painting. A bike for a work-in-progress Master of a Client's custom Astartes Chapter. http://i.imgur.com/0QeBbzR.jpg http://i.imgur.com/SM2d7yv.jpg http://i.imgur.com/uSyBROO.jpg http://i.imgur.com/w6E5WtP.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Vs0fjY6.jpg http://i.imgur.com/nF96cWh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/mkCOMhC.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ejTLWUA.jpg http://i.imgur.com/lZDw4FY.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Xqy3mTN.jpg http://i.imgur.com/UeOX5vE.jpg http://i.imgur.com/e6oNjQp.jpg http://i.imgur.com/4qQMKI4.jpg http://i.imgur.com/juU7MVq.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castellan Maximus Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 You are an amazing painter. That bike looks so realistically weathered ... I'm in awe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_hhh Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 amazing , even the simple things like that bike seat look great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Incredible attention to detail as always with your work. Beautiful photography too - what setup / equipment do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Pole Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 If the photos are looking good, then it's a pure accident. My camera is nothing special (Nikon D3000), I don't own a tripod, nor a lighbox and only use one lamp. And my photo skills and knowledge of equipment mostly boils down to "keep the camera steady". However I do alter the contrast and colours of the pics in photoshop a little bit, in order to bring the colour balance closer to the way it looks in real life, as my camera - depending on the chosen settings - tends to take the photos either too cool and blue, or too warm and orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Again, excellent work :tu: The way you manage to realistically represent wear and tear with just a brush and paint is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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