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SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/01/08 05:45:49


Post by: spiralingcadaver


EDIT: turned this into my general purpose malifaux painting blog...

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Well, after a bit of a hiatus, I managed to finally put together a blog entry for my Lord Chompy Bits model with a little background, but, for those of you who'd rather just look at some bigger pics...




















Automatically Appended Next Post:
By request, the mini on a white BG



SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/01/08 14:18:15


Post by: Element206


That is a badass model. Nice work!


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/02/20 21:48:44


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Thanks!

First, for those work blocked, the whole crew in another non-blogspot upload:
[spolier][/spoiler]

And, individual pics:










and finally a link to my blog, with a little more info: http://spiralingcadaver.blogspot.com/2013/02/dark-paths-yan-lo-malifaux.html


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/02/20 23:50:04


Post by: masterdoobie


sigh... these pictures make me wonder if I'm collecting the wrong game (40k) lol. Anyway, terrific work!


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/02/21 05:27:26


Post by: WolvesForTheWolfGod


Is that the little girl from Nightmare's base on LCB's base?


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/03/06 00:06:45


Post by: spiralingcadaver


@masterdoobie, thanks! And, yeah, I really prefer painting Malifaux because of all of the character in the minis (you can only paint so many tactical marines before getting twitchy)

@Wolves, yep, it is. I thought it helped exaggerate the scale/threat

Also, starting to put together my Kirai crew....

(more words here)



SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/09/25 19:48:51


Post by: spiralingcadaver


It's been a long time, but threadomancy go! Appropriately, I got back into this with a Resser.

(More words here)

Pics below of seamus and the rest of the redchappel gang










SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/10/21 22:11:55


Post by: spiralingcadaver


(more words here)





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/10/25 19:04:20


Post by: spiralingcadaver


part 2 of the commission (and some words)





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/11/21 18:22:40


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Quite happy with how this one came out.

More words on the process here



SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/11/22 17:09:17


Post by: Cave_Dweller


That diorama is amazing, congrats on the win for the Wyrd painting comp too! Very cool how you painted it to actually look like light, and the style is very dark and dreary, in a good way!


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/11/22 17:34:55


Post by: Moltar


That dio rules! Wow great scenery and use of minis.


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/11/22 18:27:23


Post by: grrrfranky


Oooo pretty!!


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/11/24 07:40:08


Post by: gunslingerpro


Everytime you post something SC, it is truly breathtaking. Well done sir!


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/11/25 21:36:51


Post by: Atropamin


*speechless*


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/12/04 18:17:59


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Thanks, all! (Sorry I didn't respond earlier, forgot I had posted my latest... )

Up next, my updated Rasputina crew (this one's for sale/trade, since I'm getting the new LE kit to experiment with...), with a link to more words, as usual







SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/12/06 16:08:43


Post by: Moltar


Nice. Great job creating a consistent atmosphere.


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/12/09 19:03:01


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Thanks

More details, as usual. The photos came out a little blue...









SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/12/09 20:38:10


Post by: Bobaram


Thinking about starting in on this game. Looking at some of these models I'm actually more excited to start painting them! These look like they were a blast to paint!


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/12/09 20:57:55


Post by: spiralingcadaver


The game's pretty difficult to get into (the steepest learning curve of any game I've played), but the minis are also really fun to paint- some of the most fun I have with textures are from this line, and there's a lot of attitude. The plastics are also great to paint, though they're super-fiddly to build.

Basically, if you've already got some experience with miniatures, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the line.


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/12/10 19:50:44


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Another (half) crew, another blog post.

This time, with a question: I'm unsure, about the look of this crew: I chose to do a cleaner well lit look, to emphasize the stark bureaucratic feel, but (again) I'm not sure on this choice.

So, I have a few options (and would be happy with any other suggestions)
-keep them as-is
-do a more subtle version of the yellow-orange light I paint on a lot of my malifaux stuff, and experiment with slightly softer shadows
-do another color of light altogether

Thoughts?






SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/12/10 20:40:36


Post by: 4thelion


Simply Amazing!!! The boy and his monster and the women looking at the mannequin are two of the best pieces I have ever seen!


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/12/10 22:52:49


Post by: Bobaram


I like the looks of the latest batch. I'm not a huge fan of all the lighting effects on the interwebs.


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/12/11 17:07:53


Post by: spiralingcadaver


4thellion, thanks! Definitely the two I spent the most time on, though I'd like to get the latter smoother.

Bobaram, thanks- asked on wyrd's forum and looks like between the two there's a consensus. I was getting a little tired of such thorough OSL anyways, so I think I'll take that as an excuse for a break


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/12/11 18:31:31


Post by: Atropamin


That Lucius is quite well done... makes me want to do one of my own...


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2013/12/19 18:35:26


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Thanks, yeah, I love Lucius's look, definitely a fun one to paint.

Some more zombies, with some more words.





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/01/03 22:09:46


Post by: spiralingcadaver


My Kirai crew, from my blog.















SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/01/06 23:07:56


Post by: spiralingcadaver


The core of my Jacob Lynch / Hungering Darkness crew, with more words.







SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/01/08 23:29:49


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Some more minis, with a few thoughts on painting skin.





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/01/16 18:13:13


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Quite happy with my Seamus Avatar (usual elaboration on the process here).



SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/01/21 01:39:37


Post by: spiralingcadaver


My Sonnia Criid crew. As usual, a link to some thoughts.









SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/01/24 23:32:30


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Continuing with the pyro theme, some tricky work painting fire.



SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/01/30 21:15:34


Post by: spiralingcadaver


A big one today: the full Jacob Lynch crew, with the usual notes, but this time with bonus angelic nomenclature!















SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/01/30 23:27:04


Post by: Shanks


This is great stuff! I especially like the Jacob Lynch crew, very supernatural and dark.

With your ability with OSL I am surprised that there is none really evident on Sonnia? It looks like a model where you could have really shown your chops.

Oh and I really like the blog too, there are some great tips in there.

Cheers, Shanks


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/01/31 07:36:59


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Thanks! Yeah, I felt the near-monochrome feel worked well with them.

With regular sonnia, I'm fine with her not having OSL- she's on a dry bright base, and fire really isn't that comparatively bright during the day. If you're talking about her avatar, I agree- I was trying to do something stylized but what it comes down to was I was kind of overwhelmed by her being completely surrounded by light sources. I'm definitely going to revisit her at some point-- if you have any ideas on the matter, LMK, I'd be happy to hear them.

Thanks, re: blog I feel like most people just look at the pics and move on, so it's always nice to hear that someone's benefitting from all that typing.


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/02/03 23:17:23


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Some revisions on the Lynch crew, with notes on the process.





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/02/12 21:04:22


Post by: spiralingcadaver


So... probably the most ambitious painting project I've done recently, and I feel it deserves a few highlights: the Nothing Beast's torso is actually around 1/2" longer than normal to exaggerate his form, the paint job was entirely guesswork (I tested the photos after completing everything).
 
Also, I'd like opinions on whether the NB should get a sand base like the Wretches or is fine with nothing extra on his base, as-is.
 
I was holding off on these guys for Wyrd Chronicles' gallery... a bit disappointed they didn't get in, but it gave me time to finish the rest of the core crew, so there'll be less of a delay between this half and the other, so, silver linings and all that. A link to more notes, as always.
 

 

 

 


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/02/21 21:19:45


Post by: spiralingcadaver


The second half of the core crew (with notes as usual):






and revised Void Wretches to match the new bases:


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/02/28 19:34:10


Post by: spiralingcadaver


My third try with Sonnia's crew. (Notes, as usual)











SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/03/01 16:41:54


Post by: Moltar


Sweet fire effects! Solid work all around.


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/03/01 17:05:47


Post by: Warboss_Waaazag


I second that praise on your fire effects. Man, they look great. This whole thread is impressive. Subbed.


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/03/02 13:17:20


Post by: gunslingerpro


Your Jacob crew is subtle yet very impressive! The big guy with the stick is absolutely fantastic! The photo negative look is also inspired.

I love coming back to this thread, can't say that enough!


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/03/05 23:15:33


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Thanks, all! I've been really enjoying experimenting with some new techniques on these guys

Just a quick update today, with my first merc, Johan.



SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/03/10 19:13:12


Post by: spiralingcadaver


My revised, revised Rasputina crew. (Notes, as usual)











SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/03/10 20:23:30


Post by: bbb


Love your work!


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/03/14 20:42:48


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Thanks! I'm always trying to push myself and fix older projects...


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/03/14 21:52:03


Post by: Red Harvest


They remind me of oil paintings, but in 3d. I like it! Very dark Cult of December... nice take on them. (though I never did like that Wendigo mini. Putting it up higher is a good move.


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/03/17 21:31:29


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Thanks! I do a fair amount of illustration, so I guess it's starting to show

And yeah, the wendigo was a little derpy on the ground, I also felt the box helped, and then did harsh shading so it was a little harder to make out the silly parts. I guess Wyrd also thought it needed to be taller, what with the new one bouncing off some Guild guy.



Also, next: a Sonnia crew, with more words here (and yes, some of them explain why Sam is missing a piece).













SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/03/18 19:08:50


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Some Malifaux gunslingers (notes, as usual):







SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/03/26 21:42:28


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Forgot to post Collodi from some time ago. Also, Daydreams for the same crew (with notes on how they connect to LCB from the first post).





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/03/27 03:28:41


Post by: Shanks


So atmospheric, these are great! Especially like the shadow on the base, suits the whimsical nature of malifaux if that makes any sense.


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/03/28 13:58:45


Post by: bbb


Terrible nightmares! (which is a compliment)

Love that shadow. Very cool.


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/04/18 22:07:30


Post by: spiralingcadaver


With some notes





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/04/29 19:41:28


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Some Nephilim, with notes as usual.




SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/05/09 01:03:38


Post by: spiralingcadaver


The next group of Nephilim, with notes.





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/05/13 14:09:11


Post by: spiralingcadaver


rounding out the nephilim set (plus notes), two matures:





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/06/05 17:42:55


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Yet more Malifaux monsters (notes as usual).





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/06/17 18:05:15


Post by: spiralingcadaver


A piece I entered in a painting comp (sadly, he didn't place, but I still like him). Notes for those who don't just want to look at pics.



SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/06/17 18:08:19


Post by: bbb


Nicely done!


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/08/01 21:07:30


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Thanks! Yeah, I was really happy with him.

Next up, Collodi and company, as an unusual reference.









SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/08/01 21:21:04


Post by: Thraxas Of Turai


Brilliant stuff, I would not dare do all that white. Great source material, great theme and excellently executed, I hope that your client is very happy with the crew.


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/08/20 19:57:52


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Thanks! yeah, white's always tricky, and he has been so far re: the client

The second and larger half (with notes)







SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/08/29 17:50:08


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Had a lot of fun with these constructs. Also, a WIP for Mei Feng. (Notes)







SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/08/29 18:04:00


Post by: Warboss_Waaazag


That first construct looks like the most diabolical mushroom. The rust is awesome and the WIP model at the bottom is super great looking, too.


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/08/29 20:07:43


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Heh, thanks (and I definitely see the mushroom now)


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/09/23 20:05:56


Post by: spiralingcadaver


The first of the Ortegas (with notes)





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/09/26 23:21:16


Post by: spiralingcadaver


So, due to the rather substantial upgrade, I've finished re-painting Karina and heavily updated my tactics article. (Notes, as usual)



SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/10/03 20:44:49


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Mei Feng in a big crazy pose, with a barely practical base. (Notes)





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/10/15 18:47:13


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Mei's Rail golem, with the usual notes



SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/10/23 17:18:03


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Through the Breach conversions (Notes)





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/11/11 20:33:18


Post by: spiralingcadaver


More Arcanists.

Also, I wrote a tactics article on Mei: link





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/12/02 21:03:37


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Quite happy with how this set is coming along (notes)







SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2014/12/30 20:47:31


Post by: spiralingcadaver


So, I decided to do a Hannah conversion for my Tara crew (notes, and tactics)



And a scale shot


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2015/01/14 18:42:17


Post by: spiralingcadaver


A Librarian conversion and a slight revision for my Nothing Beast (notes, as usual)





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2015/02/20 16:26:48


Post by: spiralingcadaver


So, first time experimenting with weathering powders... (notes





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2015/03/05 14:48:27


Post by: tinfoil


Sick stuff! This Plog needs more love. Your pallette's are amazing, and your bold use of color drenches these figures in drama and atmosphere. Thanks for posting!


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2015/03/24 22:07:34


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Thanks! Yeah, I love working w/ malifaux minis b/c of that atmosphere.

Some more asian necromancy (notes):











SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2015/04/03 18:30:11


Post by: spiralingcadaver


So, the right time of year for these creeps (with notes)





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2015/05/15 17:25:07


Post by: spiralingcadaver


So, uploaded these two in the gallery but forgot to actually post them in any threads... Graves (the bouncer) won me first in category in Wyrd's Frozen Moments competition, but I didn't want to post him until I was done with Tannen. (Notes)





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2015/06/01 21:50:13


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Entered these in a competition earlier this year... the first shot is what I entered, the latter is a WIP piece I didn't submit since I thought it was gimmicky (notes)





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2015/06/19 16:17:12


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Been a bit of radio silence over here... which certainly isn't to say I haven't been producing.

A couple performance-related projects:

The first- a showgirl set (the last shot is a closeup of them retouched with lipstick)









The second- I'm making the final push to complete the last few pages of my graphic novel as I'm kickstarting it... been a real labor of love getting it this far.
The horizontal adaptation of the cover:



SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2015/07/20 17:04:14


Post by: spiralingcadaver


A few neverborn "ladies" (notes)





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2015/08/14 18:29:25


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Really happy with Joss (notes):



SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2015/08/15 12:10:06


Post by: KingCracker


Wow! Your painting is really nice but the lighting effects you're using are what really floor more. Specially the photo negative minis, those awesome. I've thought of trying that once or twice didn't think I could pull that off. You nailed that for sure. Very nice work


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2015/08/19 21:23:02


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Thanks! Yeah, IDK what it is, but Wyrd's line has inspired me to do a lot of my biggest experimentations... maybe it's because they have a heterogenous line so there's a lot of room to play?

Some of my favorite necromancers around. (notes)





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2015/08/24 21:02:09


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Next up, Mei Feng and Kang (a very distant second for my most-played in Malifaux). Notes.





SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2015/09/03 18:02:14


Post by: spiralingcadaver


My take on the Forgotten Marshal (notes)



SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2015/09/16 18:27:31


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Lucius and his creepy buddies got a revision (notes)







SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2015/11/16 17:48:51


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Next up, the Dreamer, inspired by Akira. He scored second in a recent halloween contest. The base is all sculpted except the lamp. (Notes)



SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2015/11/18 15:10:03


Post by: ckig


That dreamer base wow!

Your work is always great! Lighting on Lucius is beautiful! Very moody


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2015/11/30 17:51:57


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Thanks! Yeah, I love working on bases, and I've got a derpy old lucius paint job in that link... used to think he was nice, but there wasn't really any punch on him. The two-face vibe I think really worked (for that matter, I think making him dual faction was very nice, despite him being one of the worst masters IMHO).


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2016/06/29 17:03:16


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Wow, been a while since I posted here. Well, catching up starting with my revised Seamus crew (with typical notes)













SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2016/07/11 16:42:53


Post by: spiralingcadaver


And Justice, in a simpler paint job matching Tara's Death Marshals






SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2016/07/11 18:49:30


Post by: Guildenstern


Those are so cool, really love your style.

Even if it's for dirty ressers


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2017/02/03 22:55:58


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Ah, c'mon! That last set was Guild

...An' more lackeys of the corrupt state:









SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2017/06/14 22:53:48


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Pretty happy with my set of swamp beasties (notes)









SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2017/06/15 03:07:14


Post by: youwashock


Great work. Amazingly atmospheric, as always.


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2017/08/14 18:27:20


Post by: spiralingcadaver


The first half of a Kirai crew I revised for someone (more detail on my blog)











SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2017/09/11 21:19:11


Post by: spiralingcadaver


And the second half (notes):









SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2017/09/18 17:20:35


Post by: spiralingcadaver


The old, metal Nekima (notes)



SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2017/09/18 23:31:46


Post by: tinfoil


Wicked wicked stuff! I love how you make each figure a painting. So atmospheric. Just perfect for a distinctly Malifaux vibe. After all, "Bad things happen," right? Exquisite work, as always.


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2017/09/20 17:16:08


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Thanks, yeah, I have a background in illustration, and feel like it often meshes nicely with more atmospheric lines like Malifaux


SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2017/09/25 17:24:04


Post by: spiralingcadaver


The Widow Weaver and the Bandersnatch (with a few notes and revisions)






SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2017/12/21 21:37:12


Post by: spiralingcadaver


Quite pleased with my Lucas McCabe conversion (more pics on my blog)



SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2018/02/06 18:39:51


Post by: spiralingcadaver


My Death Marshal, repurposed for Kingdom Death (notes)




SC's Malifaux painting thread: TTB LE Hannah @ 2018/07/30 17:42:37


Post by: spiralingcadaver


After some silence, coming back with the TTB variant for Hannah (notes)