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Post by: Element206
That is a badass model. Nice work!
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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
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Post by: masterdoobie
sigh... these pictures make me wonder if I'm collecting the wrong game (40k) lol. Anyway, terrific work!
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Post by: WolvesForTheWolfGod
Is that the little girl from Nightmare's base on LCB's base?
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@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)
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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
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(more words here)
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part 2 of the commission ( and some words)
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Quite happy with how this one came out.
More words on the process here
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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!
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Post by: Moltar
That dio rules! Wow great scenery and use of minis.
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Post by: grrrfranky
Oooo pretty!!
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Post by: gunslingerpro
Everytime you post something SC, it is truly breathtaking. Well done sir!
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Post by: Atropamin
*speechless*
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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
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Post by: Moltar
Nice. Great job creating a consistent atmosphere.
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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!
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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.
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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?
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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!
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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.
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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
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Post by: Atropamin
That Lucius is quite well done... makes me want to do one of my own...
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Thanks, yeah, I love Lucius's look, definitely a fun one to paint.
Some more zombies, with some more words.
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The core of my Jacob Lynch / Hungering Darkness crew, with more words.
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Quite happy with my Seamus Avatar (usual elaboration on the process here).
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Continuing with the pyro theme, some tricky work painting fire.
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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
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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.
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Some revisions on the Lynch crew, with notes on the process.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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The second half of the core crew (with notes as usual):
and revised Void Wretches to match the new bases:
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Post by: Moltar
Sweet fire effects! Solid work all around.
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Post by: Warboss_Waaazag
I second that praise on your fire effects. Man, they look great. This whole thread is impressive. Subbed.
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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!
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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.
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Post by: bbb
Love your work!
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Thanks! I'm always trying to push myself and fix older projects...
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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.
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Some Malifaux gunslingers ( notes, as usual):
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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).
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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.
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Terrible nightmares! (which is a compliment)
Love that shadow. Very cool.
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With some notes
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Some Nephilim, with notes as usual.
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The next group of Nephilim, with notes.
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rounding out the nephilim set (plus notes), two matures:
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Yet more Malifaux monsters ( notes as usual).
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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.
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Post by: bbb
Nicely done!
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Thanks! Yeah, I was really happy with him.
Next up, Collodi and company, as an unusual reference.
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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.
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Thanks! yeah, white's always tricky, and he has been so far re: the client
The second and larger half (with notes)
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Had a lot of fun with these constructs. Also, a WIP for Mei Feng. ( Notes)
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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.
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Heh, thanks (and I definitely see the mushroom now)
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The first of the Ortegas (with notes)
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So, due to the rather substantial upgrade, I've finished re-painting Karina and heavily updated my tactics article. ( Notes, as usual)
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Mei Feng in a big crazy pose, with a barely practical base. ( Notes)
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Mei's Rail golem, with the usual notes
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Through the Breach conversions ( Notes)
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More Arcanists. Also, I wrote a tactics article on Mei: link
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Quite happy with how this set is coming along ( notes)
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So, I decided to do a Hannah conversion for my Tara crew ( notes, and tactics)
And a scale shot
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A Librarian conversion and a slight revision for my Nothing Beast ( notes, as usual)
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So, first time experimenting with weathering powders... ( notes
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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!
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So, the right time of year for these creeps (with notes)
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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)
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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)
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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:
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A few neverborn "ladies" ( notes)
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Really happy with Joss ( notes):
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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
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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)
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Next up, Mei Feng and Kang (a very distant second for my most-played in Malifaux). Notes.
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My take on the Forgotten Marshal ( notes)
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Lucius and his creepy buddies got a revision ( notes)
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Next up, the Dreamer, inspired by Akira. He scored second in a recent halloween contest. The base is all sculpted except the lamp. ( Notes)
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Post by: ckig
That dreamer base wow!
Your work is always great! Lighting on Lucius is beautiful! Very moody
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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).
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Post by: Guildenstern
Those are so cool, really love your style.
Even if it's for dirty ressers
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Post by: youwashock
Great work. Amazingly atmospheric, as always.
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The old, metal Nekima ( notes)
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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.
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Thanks, yeah, I have a background in illustration, and feel like it often meshes nicely with more atmospheric lines like Malifaux
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The Widow Weaver and the Bandersnatch (with a few notes and revisions)
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Quite pleased with my Lucas McCabe conversion ( more pics on my blog)
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My Death Marshal, repurposed for Kingdom Death ( notes)
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After some silence, coming back with the TTB variant for Hannah ( notes)
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