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2010/02/17 12:13:45
Subject: Re:Eldar (mostly, turning into Wood Elves) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Screaming Shining Spear
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another kinda slow few days, but Eagle Guy is done... photos not so good, but you get the idea. I always cringe a little when I take the shots because I notice things I want to change! On this guy I want to blend the really sharp shadow in his elbow more, and a bit on his beak too...
Also a shot of the WraithWalker... I do seem to be distracted by the Wood Elves at the moment, but the Eldar stuff is still there on my worktable, staring accusingly at me ; )
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"Pit Crew! Take this box out back, throw in a rabid Honey Badger and SET IT ON FIRE!"
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2010/02/17 23:17:24
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Yellin' Yoof
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Great work, that eagle-man is really good, especially the skin tones.
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2010/02/28 19:50:08
Subject: Re:Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Screaming Shining Spear
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... so I seem to be concentrating on my Wood Elves at the moment, so apologies to all those Eldar fans out there, but the WraithWalker does keep drawing my eye, so I don't think it'll be too long before I make a start on it.
For now, I've decided to make a concerted effort to get an actual army painted (famous last words), so I've started a unit of Dryads. Only basecoated and washed at the moment. I'm aiming for a fairly varied look, from healthy trees, to a dead one, to one stripped of its bark (exhibitionist Dryad?)
enjoy
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"Pit Crew! Take this box out back, throw in a rabid Honey Badger and SET IT ON FIRE!"
If I were an Eskimo, I'd build my igloo next to a supermarket on a tropical beach. |
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2010/03/02 17:47:07
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Screaming Shining Spear
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I was kinda dreading painting the dryads, as I've had one on my desk for what seems like forever, staring accusingly at me for not finishing her off... as it were. The reason being that it was such a chore! I realise my mistake now though: I washed her too darkm and it was a pain to highlight her up again.
I have to say though, that the new lot seem to be going much better (having said that, I've only done one so far! lol), and much quicker, I've almost finished one. Better preparation, or >gasp of horror< I'm getting a bit better? Who knows.
Pics to follow : )
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"Pit Crew! Take this box out back, throw in a rabid Honey Badger and SET IT ON FIRE!"
If I were an Eskimo, I'd build my igloo next to a supermarket on a tropical beach. |
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2010/03/02 20:12:23
Subject: Re:Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Screaming Shining Spear
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here we go, Dryad no.1 Not too bad for such a quick paint. Tried to do directional lighting/glow around her eyes, not sure it worked. It shows up more in the photo than it does when it's in front of me...
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"Pit Crew! Take this box out back, throw in a rabid Honey Badger and SET IT ON FIRE!"
If I were an Eskimo, I'd build my igloo next to a supermarket on a tropical beach. |
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2010/03/02 20:33:07
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Master Sergeant
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beauty, turned out good. The eyes aren't too strong, and I'm sure they look better in person, keep it up
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2010/03/02 20:46:34
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Screaming Shining Spear
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I wonder if the eyes haven't come out too strong because it's on Bleached Bone/White...? hmmm
I have to say that my photography skills don't seem to be improving at the same rate as my painting ones!
Thanks for the positive feedback : )
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"Pit Crew! Take this box out back, throw in a rabid Honey Badger and SET IT ON FIRE!"
If I were an Eskimo, I'd build my igloo next to a supermarket on a tropical beach. |
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2010/03/02 20:49:11
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Junior Officer with Laspistol
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I'd try a final highlight of a nice, bright yellow on the eyes, to see if it makes them pop.
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Why did the berzerker cross the road?
Gwar! wrote:Willydstyle has it correct
Gwar! wrote:Yup you're absolutely right
New to the game and can't win? Read this.
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2010/03/02 20:59:29
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Screaming Shining Spear
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I haven't highlighted the eyes, it's true, so might give that a go... for some reason I wanted to get this one done, so I did kinda hurry it.
note to self: be more patient!
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"Pit Crew! Take this box out back, throw in a rabid Honey Badger and SET IT ON FIRE!"
If I were an Eskimo, I'd build my igloo next to a supermarket on a tropical beach. |
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2010/03/05 07:14:52
Subject: Re:Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Terrifying Treeman
The Fallen Realm of Umbar
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Looking Good Keep It Up
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DT:90-S++G++M++B+IPw40k07+D+A+++/cWD-R+T(T)DM+
Horst wrote:This is how trolling happens. A few cheeky posts are made. Then they get more insulting. Eventually, we revert to our primal animal state, hurling feces at each other while shreeking with glee.
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2010/03/05 19:03:47
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Screamin' Stormboy
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The painting on those models is superb, keep up the good work!
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Orks - REPAINTED into Ice world orks DA BLOO TIDE WAAAAGH! -  around 2k pts.
CSM - Nurgle -  - around 700 pts.
 ORKS RULES
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2010/03/05 21:00:14
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Screaming Shining Spear
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thank you very much for the kind comments, they're very much appreciated.
I'm a little surprised to find that I'm enjoying painting the Dryads so much, not entirely sure why. The 'naked' (striped bark) one ended up as being more driftwoody, but I like it (happy accident! May more of them happen!).
I should finish two more tomorrow, so pics to follow, and one of them I really like (I never like my own work!! lol)
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"Pit Crew! Take this box out back, throw in a rabid Honey Badger and SET IT ON FIRE!"
If I were an Eskimo, I'd build my igloo next to a supermarket on a tropical beach. |
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2010/03/06 15:03:37
Subject: Re:Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Screaming Shining Spear
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another two done. I know I'm not supposed to have favourites, but I do like the green one, particularly as it seems she's giving everyone the finger! Dryads with attitude! lol
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"Pit Crew! Take this box out back, throw in a rabid Honey Badger and SET IT ON FIRE!"
If I were an Eskimo, I'd build my igloo next to a supermarket on a tropical beach. |
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2010/03/06 15:12:04
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Mounted Kroot Tracker
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Beautiful.
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Night Watch SM
Kroot Mercenaries  W 2 - D 3 - L 1
Manchu wrote: This is simply a self-fulfilling prophecy. Everyone says, "it won't change so why should I bother to try?" and then it doesn't change so people feel validated in their bad behavior.
Nightwatch's Kroot Blog
DQ:90-S++G++M-B++I+Pw40k08#+D+A--/cWD-R+T(S)DM+
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2010/03/06 21:52:55
Subject: Re:Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Terrifying Treeman
The Fallen Realm of Umbar
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Amazing thing is that you get 4 of those fingers in every box.
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DT:90-S++G++M++B+IPw40k07+D+A+++/cWD-R+T(T)DM+
Horst wrote:This is how trolling happens. A few cheeky posts are made. Then they get more insulting. Eventually, we revert to our primal animal state, hurling feces at each other while shreeking with glee.
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2010/03/06 22:10:48
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Auspicious Skink Shaman
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Excellant stuff here!
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2010/03/06 22:28:07
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Absolutely!
Your time away certainly hasn't diminished your painting and converting skills!
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2010/03/07 09:42:18
Subject: Re:Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Screaming Shining Spear
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>blush<
thank you again for the kind comments, they mean an awful lot to me.
here are the next three - only two to go before the unit is finished, the plan is to get them done, but it's an awfully sunny day out thre, so I may be tempted out into the real world >gasp of horror< ; )
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"Pit Crew! Take this box out back, throw in a rabid Honey Badger and SET IT ON FIRE!"
If I were an Eskimo, I'd build my igloo next to a supermarket on a tropical beach. |
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2010/03/07 11:53:25
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Blood-Raging Khorne Berserker
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Really nicely painted 
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DA:90-SG-M+B++I+Pw40k00-ID+++++A+/wWD149R---T(S)DM++
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2010/03/07 12:02:38
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Junior Officer with Laspistol
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The green eyes really stick out (in a good way) on the one that is painted more reddish.
I want you to get back to your Eldar 
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Why did the berzerker cross the road?
Gwar! wrote:Willydstyle has it correct
Gwar! wrote:Yup you're absolutely right
New to the game and can't win? Read this.
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2010/03/07 16:44:17
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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[DCM]
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The glowing green eye effect on the Dryads is striking...
But yes, more Eldar too please!
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2010/03/07 18:17:08
Subject: Re:Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Screaming Shining Spear
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Last two Dryads done, plus finishing touches on the orginal one : )
More Eldar to come, promise!
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"Pit Crew! Take this box out back, throw in a rabid Honey Badger and SET IT ON FIRE!"
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2010/03/07 18:33:46
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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[DCM]
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You can be forgiven your lack of Eldar by how awesome your Wood Elves are!
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2010/03/07 18:37:25
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Screaming Shining Spear
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>phew< thanks
I was aiming to put them in the Awesome Kindred when I fight them. Doesn't matter if they win or lose, they just look cool whatever happens ; )
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"Pit Crew! Take this box out back, throw in a rabid Honey Badger and SET IT ON FIRE!"
If I were an Eskimo, I'd build my igloo next to a supermarket on a tropical beach. |
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2010/03/07 18:50:58
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Liberated Grot Land Raida
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Lookign good, looking forward to, more Eldar as well. I especally like the eagle guy, very nice painting!
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A Squeaky Waaagh!!
Camkhieri: "And another very cool thing, my phones predictive text actually gave me chicken as an option after typing robot, how cool is that."'
Meercat: "All eyes turned to the horizon and beheld, in lonely and menacing grandeur, the silhouette of a single Grot robot chicken; a portent of evil days to come."
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2010/03/08 02:21:48
Subject: Re:Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Chosen Baal Sec Youngblood
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Inspiring color choices. 
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++What is your craft?++
My craft is death
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2010/03/11 08:35:53
Subject: Re:Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Terrifying Treeman
The Fallen Realm of Umbar
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Very nice, hows the WraithWalker?
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DT:90-S++G++M++B+IPw40k07+D+A+++/cWD-R+T(T)DM+
Horst wrote:This is how trolling happens. A few cheeky posts are made. Then they get more insulting. Eventually, we revert to our primal animal state, hurling feces at each other while shreeking with glee.
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2010/03/11 21:44:02
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Screaming Shining Spear
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the WraithWalker is still sulking at me because I'm not painting it lol
I've made a start on my Wild Riders though...
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"Pit Crew! Take this box out back, throw in a rabid Honey Badger and SET IT ON FIRE!"
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2010/03/12 08:11:55
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Plastictrees
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These look great! I really like the earthly colors!
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2010/03/13 06:54:00
Subject: Eldar (mostly) WIP - return to painting after a LONG absence
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Hungry Little Ripper
Melbourne, OZ
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your painting will never superior yours... :(
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I BRING YOU LOOOVE!
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