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I see a lot of high contrast models painted up, and they all look great. But I like the low light contrast while still having bold color. So this was my test model %80 finished but I wanted to show what I came up with. These pictures were taken with fluorescent light 8" above the model. I know the blending still needs work but I did this one quick to have a draft model..

I know the pictures look dark.. but its the effect from the technique. comments welcome.

Very nice, Im loving the face mask.

Nice job!

thanx heh it was my first attempt at using GS on my models.. I did the cloak also but im not to proud of it lol.

Would you mind giving the recipe for that red?
It's very beautiful.

First HL was (1 prt) Scab Red (4 prt) Water for quick color and see if I was getting the effect I was looking for.. Then (1prt) Red Gore (2 prt) Water. Finally (1 prt) Blood Red (4prt) Water then a Baal Red Wash (make sure it does NOT puddle in recesses)

It is used here to help blend the different reds and make it more vibrant.

For the effect I got you must make all brush strokes toward the bright areas. And with 3 colors you you highlight in 3rd's. Scab Red 3/3 of the highlighted area.. Red Gore 2/3 of the highlighted area.. Blood Red 1/3 of the area..


WASH.. you will use Baal Red starting just outside the lowest part of the highlight and ending just past the brightest highlight. Even though washes aren't really strong if the wash puddles in the dark area YOU will see it.

Quick ref

1:4 Scab Red
1:2 Red Gore
1:4 Blood red
Baal Red WASH

glad you liked the color ;]