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I have newly repainted my warlock, and after much labor, it is finished.
I typically like to paint my minis with nice, muted colors and go for a more "realistic" coloration. I can't stand orange with red shade and yellow highlights, so I want for a more realistic orange.
Also: could some one help me with lighting? I can never get it right.




Edit: I've updated the pictures, and hopefully they look better.

very well done.

Looks great! I like the red faceplate, stands out very well agains the orange.

As for lighting, the first thing you can do is build a makeshift light box. I use printer paper to make mine and it works just fine. First, lay a piece of paper on a flat surface, tape one end, and lift the opposite end to make a curve supported by something behind it. Then, stand a sheet of paper on either side also supported by something behind each of them. A bit of tape helps hold things in place.

Finally, light the "box" from the top and front with natural light lamps as best you can. I use a desk lamp from Wall-E World I got for $20. Set camera to Macro and photograph at arm's length.

Here's some good advice on the matter:

http://www.bananaking.net/cento/workshop/photography.htm

http://cipher-studios.com/2009/09/photographing-miniatures-by-ryder-gaddis/

Thanks for the feedback!

@ Gavin: I'll try that.

Love it, very nicely done

Very Nice.

Very nice Nate. I really like the orange scheme! I bet it looks even better in person!