Tzen Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 This will be another slow burning thread as and when I choose to do another sisters model. I was mulling over what to paint next and this miniature has been calling to me for ages. So decided to go for it! http://www.golden-throne.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sob1.jpg http://www.golden-throne.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sob2.jpg Only really finished the head area so far, just thought i'd share! :D hushrong, thamier, Raztalin and 16 others 19 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Yeeees, this is good. What order/chapel/what-ever-they-are-called? Tzen 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 I'm not 100% certain yet as I am playing with the palette. Once I have the scheme right I will check to see if it matches a current Order or I will make up my own! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legio Draconis Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 The red is gorgeous brother Kudos Tzen 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Ciaphas Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I will say! That looks fantastic! I am very curious as to how you did her face (and the red!), as both of these are usually what gives me the most trouble...and I also have a Canoness Veridyan to paint in the near-ish future! Tzen 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magos Kasen Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Beautiful work! Love your rich red! Tzen 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Face and the red are honestly just layers of paint. I used a bit of stippling to add some depth to the lower and raised areas, but it's nothing out of the ordinary. Bugmans glow base, then you can literally choose any layer you want after that getting progressively lighter. The key isn't to smother it in washes, but to use it selectively. The red is the same, layered up from mehphiston, black wash, then mephiston, evil sunz then wild rider. Pull it all together with a toned down red glaze! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 I need to finish the final highlights on the blade, but I wanted to see what people thought. Not sure it suits the model. http://www.golden-throne.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sob3.jpg Dosjetka, thamier, batu and 7 others 10 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Traitor Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Wow, that blade looks perfect, it totally fits the model! Also the red is very deep, she's looking very promising overall. Tzen 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrautScientist Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Love it! Don't be so hard on yourself! ;) Tzen 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightSilver Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) First of all this is looking awesome so far - stil love these models even though they are pretty old now.And I think the sword is perfect. The mini itself is painted in a warm palette so by havng the sword in a cool palette seperates it from the rest of the model which focusses the eye back to the Sister.However I think the reason you're not sure about it is it breaks the "triangle" rule, but this can't be helped due to the pose.Have you got as far as thinking what you're doing with the bases yet? I think keeping the sister herself in a warm palette but paint the base in a cool palette, some snow maybe? That will keep the eye back to the centre, away from the sword and tie both together?Anyway, just random musings, I think it looks great and I think the sword is perfect. Edited March 2, 2017 by StraightSilver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Ta chaps, glad you like! I think it's because I haven't finished the rest of the model that I think the sword stands out too much. I think it's painted pretty well, I just think the colour of it is so different to the rest of it. As a bade I was thinking a marble effect. It's something I haven't done before and I like the idea of my dangerous ladies defending a shrine world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I love the blade, but I don't think the colour is right. I reckon the blade needs to be a "rainy grey" (i.e., grey with a little purple in it), and the slight hint of sky blue needs to be in the pale highlights, with a final edge highlight of white as you've done. The red present in the rainy grey is what will help it harmonise with the reds on the rest of the model. Also, the hint of red in the shadows suggests reflection from the model/ground onto the blade, and the slight blue suggests reflection from the sky; although it's not SENMM, it still uses incorporates of the ideas behind it. So... even though it looks good as-is, it's up to you if you want to try again I guess! Tzen 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) I may go down that route Gilbear. I will just see when I am done. I still can't decide what colour to do her cloak. I may do it a dark leather colour, but it will prolly clash with the red robe. Maybe white... himmm... Edited March 2, 2017 by Tzen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Please forgive the link, the Minotaur's axe here is along the lines of what I was thinking with the blade colours. For the cloak, a light ivory could work, or maybe a linen colour perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 I hear ya! Yeah, I may change the sword to that, if I do though, I would also have to do the gun int he same style! Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. My guess is that I will try every colour under the sun for the cloak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 Another WIP pic. http://www.golden-throne.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sb4.jpg Loads of work yet to do, but now there is more colour added to the model I feel less dubious about the sword! I may still add OSL to the sword once I finish her backpack and the flames on top of it! Atia, Dosjetka, Sgt. Blank and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrautScientist Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Looking excellent! If you want my opinion, you should stay away from that sword ;) Kierdale 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 Lol, how do you mean Kraut? As in, "don't ruin it", or "Don't cos OSL sucks!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrautScientist Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Man, I know you wouldn't ruin in -- you're too good a painter for that. It's just that it's looking rather lovely right now, and it just clicks for me. I just wouldn't change it, is all ;) Tzen 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 I'll be honest kraut, there is a very strong chance i'd mess it up! :P :D I'm glad you like it enough for me to leave it alone! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkimaskMohawk Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Kinda to echo kraut, no OSL from the sword. The whole intent is to show light "passing through" the crystal, not glowing off from it, no? Tzen 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magos Kasen Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Man, that sword is just beautiful. I'm gonna disagree with others, I think OSL would look great on such a strongly posed figure, especially from multiple sources. Tzen 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legio Draconis Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I'd leave the sword brother, as mentioned before it looks like a crystal at the moment and looks amazing. But it's your show and if it dosen't fit for you tinker away. Tzen 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzen Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Thanks chaps! I still can't decide what to do with the sword (if anything) so may just end up leaving it. I have to do her base yet, which I think I may do as a polished marble surface. But not sure on that either! :D http://www.golden-throne.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sob5.jpg http://www.golden-throne.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sob5.1.jpg There's some black blobs on her loin cloth that I need to tidy up still. I tried to do a pattern but decided it took too much away from the model and was too busy. Just need to layer the red up properly again over it. I love sisters of battle but hate painting metal models! :D Checkmate, batu, Dosjetka and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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