Forum adverts like this one are shown to any user who is not logged in. Join us by filling out a tiny 3 field form and you will get your own, free, dakka user account which gives a good range of benefits to you: No adverts like this in the forums anymore. Times and dates in your local timezone. Full tracking of what you have read so you can skip to your first unread post, easily see what has changed since you last logged in, and easily see what is new at a glance. Email notifications for threads you want to watch closely. Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net. If you are already a member then feel free to login now.

An interesting article on NMM the old masters way: https://surfacefragments.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-old-masters-created-look-of-gold-in.html?showComment=1519324788024#c4433208166937050785

I thought this was really interesting, thanks.

What I found interesting was that mostly DARK colors were used, often with only a single highlight color.

T

Yeah, it's definitely the defining feature or technique in play. But perhaps not surprising. Metals are shiny and reflective, it either angles reflective light towards you or it doesn't.

(Not at all saying I could have said that without reading the article first!)

But it's fairly clear when you think about it. And seeing it explained makes for a very educational read.

I'm also impressed how painters can pick out the roght tones of brown that when combined with the right brightness, creates gold.