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Remember our Display quality Knight Lancer we’ve done some time ago? We had the great opportunity to paint in such scheme not only the Lancer, but three Imperial Knights alongside him! How do you like the whole Household painted in such manner? Take also a closer look at the scenic bases we’ve done.

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I think that your red airbrushing could use a little more definition (like a highlight more), the feet blend into the base too much, and the random screw heads take away from the base. I don't know if some of those screws are meant to be part of the base, or if they are holding heavy parts together and they weren't disguised well.

Pretty

Niiiice!

My gf and I gasped at the paint job. Man I'm never gonna be good with my airbrush. :(

The lancers pose is terrific.

It's not the best for display quality. The flames look amazing but the rest looks like a bit of a rushed job.

There's huge chunks of metalwork all in the same colour when there could have been a lot more detail picked out.
There are some nasty seams to fill and mould lines to file.
The scrollwork on the chests has been left blank and lack a lot of depth.
The blue on the shield and pendants are the same colours as the flame, that looks kinda lazy, there's no way those three things would be the same material.
Those screws on the base really caught my eye too as do the scruffy base rims.

Yeah, I agree, it looks like a rushed job for a 'display' quality.

Dreadclaw69 wrote:I think that your red airbrushing could use a little more definition (like a highlight more), the feet blend into the base too much, and the random screw heads take away from the base. I don't know if some of those screws are meant to be part of the base, or if they are holding heavy parts together and they weren't disguised well.

Screws were meant as the part of the base, to represent the industrial rubble.

Alex Kolodotschko wrote:It's not the best for display quality. The flames look amazing but the rest looks like a bit of a rushed job.

There's huge chunks of metalwork all in the same colour when there could have been a lot more detail picked out.
There are some nasty seams to fill and mould lines to file.
The scrollwork on the chests has been left blank and lack a lot of depth.
The blue on the shield and pendants are the same colours as the flame, that looks kinda lazy, there's no way those three things would be the same material.
Those screws on the base really caught my eye too as do the scruffy base rims.

Most of those issues are due to the customer's demand, where he opted for such colour for a shield and clean metallic work.

Those effects are extremely striking! Very eye-catching stuff, I think they look great. I agree that the screws in the bases look out of place (I doubt that 10-foot long giant screws use phillips heads), the nuts somewhat less so, but overall the bases do a good job of establishing the setting as a thoroughly warn-torn battlefield.

Soul Samurai wrote:
(I doubt that 10-foot long giant screws use phillips heads).

They're actually Pozidrives.
But yeah, I'd love to see the machine that could turn those.

I like them, I would liked to have seen more contrast between the model and base however.

Always a huge fan of your stuff and can find things I love, but Im afraid I have to agree with a lot of whats been said. : / The screws/bolts just dont work.

The scrolls on the smaller Knights being blank just demands the question " Are these finished?".

Does anyone actually paint any more, or does everyone just take the easy way out with all this spraying?

 Samurai_Eduh wrote:
Does anyone actually paint any more, or does everyone just take the easy way out with all this spraying?

You've gotta quantify it, unless you think H.R. Giger was taking the easy way out 'with all this spraying'.

 Samurai_Eduh wrote:
Does anyone actually paint any more, or does everyone just take the easy way out with all this spraying?

you've never touched an airbrush in your life did you?

 tommse wrote:

 Samurai_Eduh wrote:
Does anyone actually paint any more, or does everyone just take the easy way out with all this spraying?

you've never touched an airbrush in your life did you?

Of course he has, that's why there is so much disdain in his post. He knows that anyone who pops open an airbrush can go from set-up to masterpiece in 15 minutes. It sometimes takes longer to get car insurance.

The nerve of these painters taking the easy way out.






Regarding the screws, I agree with the others that they look too out of place in the rubble. I wonder if the Philips head part was puttied over if that would help? Maybe even adding some small skull bits to the flat top of the screw could drive home the "grim-dark" aspect a bit. You could even call them Skull head screws.

Why so many people so butt-hurt by airbrushing..

The difference between a good airbrusher and a bad one is huge!

Awaken Realms and Next Level Painting are some of the best large commision airbrush painters out there. You get excellent quality for your money.

Some of you guys need to back off and relax.


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The time and accuracy involved with good airbrushing is just as difficult as learning to blend with a brush.

And even if it looks like these models are FULLY airbrushed I think you'd still be surprised how good these guys are with an actual brush and how much brush work actually goes into accentuating the airbrushed look.

Kill3RKiD wrote:
Why so many people so butt-hurt by airbrushing..

The difference between a good airbrusher and a bad one is huge!

Awaken Realms and Next Level Painting are some of the best large commision airbrush painters out there. You get excellent quality for your money.

Some of you guys need to back off and relax.


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The time and accuracy involved with good airbrushing is just as difficult as learning to blend with a brush.

And even if it looks like these models are FULLY airbrushed I think you'd still be surprised how good these guys are with an actual brush and how much brush work actually goes into accentuating the airbrushed look.

It's an opinion about the work not butt-hurt (Really did we just say that). And Some people think the Air Brush Work is rushed. I have to agree with others. While some of the work looks great some looks rushed. This is the same consistency with every Showcase with Awaken Realms. Me and other posters here have said this before. Again this is a Showcase thread and we are voicing our opinions on it. It's all about constructive criticism and I am sure Awaken Realms doesn't mind the feedback. You can never get better without that feedback.

One poster mentioned "does anyone use a brush anymore or do they just spray their models".

That's what I was referring to. No constructive at all, not even relevant to the appraisal of a showcase model.

The model looks fantastic.

Wow. Just wow.

Kill3RKiD wrote:
One poster mentioned "does anyone use a brush anymore or do they just spray their models".

That's what I was referring to. No constructive at all, not even relevant to the appraisal of a showcase model.

The model looks fantastic.

That's his opinion what don't you understand ? Just like you he / she is entitled to their opinions.

 Sammoth wrote:

Kill3RKiD wrote:
One poster mentioned "does anyone use a brush anymore or do they just spray their models".

That's what I was referring to. No constructive at all, not even relevant to the appraisal of a showcase model.

The model looks fantastic.

That's his opinion what don't you understand ? Just like you he / she is entitled to their opinions.

WHAT HE'S SAYING IT NOT EVEN RELEVANT TO THIS TOPIC OR POST AT ALL, IT'S RELEVANT TO A TOTALLY DIFFERENT SUBJECT AND THREAD ALONE.

WE ARE HERE TO PERSONALLY APPRAISE THE WORK AWAKEN REALMS HAS DONE. AND THAT ALONE. IF HE HAS AN ISSUE WITH "WHATS WITH PEOPLE USING AIRBRUSHES AND NOT BRUSHES" HE CAN MAKE HIS OWN THREAD. THIS ISN'T AN APPROPRIATE PLACE TO BAG ON AIRBRUSHES IN GENERAL, THIS IS A PLACE TO OFFER ANY CRITIQUE FOR THE ARTWORK OR OFFER COMMENTS OF APPRECIATION.

Go troll somewhere else. Don't reply to my post please, Sammoth.

Kill3RKiD wrote:
Why so many people so butt-hurt by airbrushing..

The difference between a good airbrusher and a bad one is huge!

Awaken Realms and Next Level Painting are some of the best large commision airbrush painters out there. You get excellent quality for your money.


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The time and accuracy involved with good airbrushing is just as difficult as learning to blend with a brush.

And even if it looks like these models are FULLY airbrushed I think you'd still be surprised how good these guys are with an actual brush and how much brush work actually goes into accentuating the airbrushed look.

Awakening realm is quite good mostly, on these knights I just wish they differentiate the banners and armor plates, the screws aren't that big of an issue, you can easily cover it up if it really bothers you.

I have to disagree with you on next level painting, they are pretty average, they don't take criticism well and doesn't really improve. They are fast though.

His airbrushing gradients are some of the best.

What bothers me though man is the hate that comes through for airbrush painters. No respect nothing, just hate. And it's not even specific to the model, it's airbrushing in general. Like they are cheating or something, it's not, being good with an airbrush is just as difficult as being good with a brush.

It is a nice scheme, however, it does not look like display quality work.

the flame effects are nice and all, however, it does not take that much effort to use that effect to a good extent. Simply take a piece of cut plasticard in a rounded shape and kinda spray at the plasticard, and with some practice, you will get the same effect.

the OSL is overthetop and the metallics are very bland.

Kill3RKiD wrote:

 Sammoth wrote:

Kill3RKiD wrote:
One poster mentioned "does anyone use a brush anymore or do they just spray their models".

That's what I was referring to. No constructive at all, not even relevant to the appraisal of a showcase model.

The model looks fantastic.

That's his opinion what don't you understand ? Just like you he / she is entitled to their opinions.

WHAT HE'S SAYING IT NOT EVEN RELEVANT TO THIS TOPIC OR POST AT ALL, IT'S RELEVANT TO A TOTALLY DIFFERENT SUBJECT AND THREAD ALONE.

WE ARE HERE TO PERSONALLY APPRAISE THE WORK AWAKEN REALMS HAS DONE. AND THAT ALONE. IF HE HAS AN ISSUE WITH "WHATS WITH PEOPLE USING AIRBRUSHES AND NOT BRUSHES" HE CAN MAKE HIS OWN THREAD. THIS ISN'T AN APPROPRIATE PLACE TO BAG ON AIRBRUSHES IN GENERAL, THIS IS A PLACE TO OFFER ANY CRITIQUE FOR THE ARTWORK OR OFFER COMMENTS OF APPRECIATION.

Go troll somewhere else. Don't reply to my post please, Sammoth.

The original poster probably feels there's too much airbrushing on the piece. Whats the matter? thats his opinion. You seem so touchy on the subject. relax! Its a forum


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Just my opinion. I think too much airbrushing was used on the models. Some of your other works are better=).

Having said that, since you're running a business, i can understand the airbrushing. Conventional paint brushing so many knights will take foreverrrrrrrr, not to mention this is probably what the customer wanted.

Cheers!

Kill3RKiD wrote:

 Sammoth wrote:

Kill3RKiD wrote:
One poster mentioned "does anyone use a brush anymore or do they just spray their models".

That's what I was referring to. No constructive at all, not even relevant to the appraisal of a showcase model.

The model looks fantastic.

That's his opinion what don't you understand ? Just like you he / she is entitled to their opinions.

WHAT HE'S SAYING IT NOT EVEN RELEVANT TO THIS TOPIC OR POST AT ALL, IT'S RELEVANT TO A TOTALLY DIFFERENT SUBJECT AND THREAD ALONE.

WE ARE HERE TO PERSONALLY APPRAISE THE WORK AWAKEN REALMS HAS DONE. AND THAT ALONE. IF HE HAS AN ISSUE WITH "WHATS WITH PEOPLE USING AIRBRUSHES AND NOT BRUSHES" HE CAN MAKE HIS OWN THREAD. THIS ISN'T AN APPROPRIATE PLACE TO BAG ON AIRBRUSHES IN GENERAL, THIS IS A PLACE TO OFFER ANY CRITIQUE FOR THE ARTWORK OR OFFER COMMENTS OF APPRECIATION.

Go troll somewhere else. Don't reply to my post please, Sammoth.

How dare you say i'm trolling when you can't even turn off your caps lock. Give me a break. That op did offer his critique. Doesn't mean you have to like it. Next time you reply try to do it with some tact and not be rude.

... fascinating as this particular tangent has been, I think it would be better for everyone if we could get back to discussing the merits of this particular model.

Thank you.

Whoa, so much responses and so fierce discussion... We feel the urge to put our words here as well

Samurai_Eduh wrote:Does anyone actually paint any more, or does everyone just take the easy way out with all this spraying?

In fact, there is a big dos of regular brushwork here instead of just aribrushing. The fine, white stripes on the armour are the brushwork highlights of aribrush work for example. It's not just airbrush - model will look rather bland with just this. Airbrush is almost always not sufficient as a whole painting - it needs the support of regular brush, even if it's sometimes hard to be visible on the model (as being a highlight for example).

Sammoth wrote:

Kill3RKiD wrote:
Why so many people so butt-hurt by airbrushing..

The difference between a good airbrusher and a bad one is huge!

Awaken Realms and Next Level Painting are some of the best large commision airbrush painters out there. You get excellent quality for your money.

Some of you guys need to back off and relax.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
The time and accuracy involved with good airbrushing is just as difficult as learning to blend with a brush.

And even if it looks like these models are FULLY airbrushed I think you'd still be surprised how good these guys are with an actual brush and how much brush work actually goes into accentuating the airbrushed look.

It's an opinion about the work not butt-hurt (Really did we just say that). And Some people think the Air Brush Work is rushed. I have to agree with others. While some of the work looks great some looks rushed. This is the same consistency with every Showcase with Awaken Realms. Me and other posters here have said this before. Again this is a Showcase thread and we are voicing our opinions on it. It's all about constructive criticism and I am sure Awaken Realms doesn't mind the feedback. You can never get better without that feedback.

We'd love to hear the feedback, even if the model is not to your tastes - please share your opinion. We have the general style that might not be to some of your tastes, but we'd like to hear your opinion on our work Soon we'll be posting a whole army done without the OSL effects, so you'll see that we're capable of producing the models without it

Please also bear in mind that in a commission work time is the factor. Sometimes there is something that can be done better on the model, but it'll require to spend much more time on it. We're doing our best to produce the best looking result in a time we can spend on the models. Also, the use of airbrush is connected to this - it's connected to the time we're able to spend on models and effects we're using.

Big Mac wrote:

Kill3RKiD wrote:
Why so many people so butt-hurt by airbrushing..

The difference between a good airbrusher and a bad one is huge!

Awaken Realms and Next Level Painting are some of the best large commision airbrush painters out there. You get excellent quality for your money.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
The time and accuracy involved with good airbrushing is just as difficult as learning to blend with a brush.

And even if it looks like these models are FULLY airbrushed I think you'd still be surprised how good these guys are with an actual brush and how much brush work actually goes into accentuating the airbrushed look.

Awakening realm is quite good mostly, on these knights I just wish they differentiate the banners and armor plates, the screws aren't that big of an issue, you can easily cover it up if it really bothers you.

I have to disagree with you on next level painting, they are pretty average, they don't take criticism well and doesn't really improve. They are fast though.

The screws were our way to represent the industrial theme, perhaps it was overdone - it's personal tastes. Nevertheless, thank you for these opinions They are really great and helpful to us

gummyofallbears wrote:It is a nice scheme, however, it does not look like display quality work.

the flame effects are nice and all, however, it does not take that much effort to use that effect to a good extent. Simply take a piece of cut plasticard in a rounded shape and kinda spray at the plasticard, and with some practice, you will get the same effect.

the OSL is overthetop and the metallics are very bland.

Some of the "mystery" behind these lines being not just airbrush was mentioned in this post before.