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Discussion in 'Painting and Converting' started by Crowsfoot, Mar 28, 2015.

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  1. n810
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    Nicely done sir. :artist:
     
    n810, Sep 14, 2015
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    That is absolutely awesome... except for the round base ;) (by round base I'm purely referring to the shape of the base, not the basing... which is very well done!).

    Excellent job, enjoy the embrace of the dark gods!
     
    NIGHTBRINGER, Sep 14, 2015
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    Looking good!!! :cool: Very nice model. :cool:
     
    Kultak, Sep 15, 2015
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    It's definitely one of the better AoS models and Crowfoot's painting really did it justice!
     
    NIGHTBRINGER, Sep 15, 2015
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  5. is4evrdead
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    gah... please dont take my skull...or my blood i need them to live
     
    is4evrdead, Sep 15, 2015
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  6. tom ndege
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    Way too much quality painting... Would you please lower you skillslevel... ;-) :-D
     
    tom ndege, Sep 15, 2015
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  7. Crowsfoot
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    Haha, actually trying to improve which is not going as planned.....
     
    Crowsfoot, Sep 15, 2015
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    Just feeling so sad when I saw your work and then look at mine. :(
    When improving on a high level you always take small steps, don't you?
    And maybe you reached a point where improvement is no longer possible?! ;)
     
    tom ndege, Sep 15, 2015
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    Just feeling so sad when I saw your work and then look at mine. :(
    When improving on a high level you always take small steps, don't you?
    And maybe you reached a point where improvement is no longer possible?! ;)

    Can someone delete this one please.
     
    tom ndege, Sep 15, 2015
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  10. is4evrdead
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    you can always improve no matter how good you get. some people just get so critical of their own work they cant see the improvements anymore so never give up keep practicing and keep a positive mind about your work
     
    is4evrdead, Sep 15, 2015
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  11. tom ndege
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    That's what I wanted to say...
     
    tom ndege, Sep 15, 2015
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  12. Crowsfoot
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    on and off I've painted for around 10 years, never give up and keep positive start small and think basic.

    Use a rule of 5 main colours per model, base, wash for shade then drybrush for highlight, get that nailed then try doing layers, crack layers start blending, etc etc.

    Small steps but get the fundamental parts right and your painting will always look good no matter how far you go with the detailing, some guys on here have the detailing part nailed to a tee and seeing that keeps me motivated to improve.

    I read an article years ago that said "you never stop learning" and since returning to miniature painting that has never been more true.

    Practice, practice and more practice and you will get there I promise, my first model was all yellow with a green hat.

    Never feel sad, just look at it objectively, think how does he do that?, how can I copy that, look at reference material as you paint, I always have a white dwarf out or a book with colours schemes etc.

    If your really struggling post a thread with what you want to learn and we will all help you reach your goal.
     
    Crowsfoot, Sep 15, 2015
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  13. tom ndege
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    Cool mine was a green saurus with yellow scales... 5th Ed...
     
    tom ndege, Sep 15, 2015
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  14. Crowsfoot
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    So was mine but unsure of what edition but it was around 1984/5.

    I did him all yellow with a green hat, thought it was brilliant took it down to my mates house to show him and he just burst out laughing, that motivated me no end, I got home from school and painted every night for months, I took down a set of wood elve archers and he didn't laugh then he asked if he could buy them.

    I said no and kept on painting every night after school, weekends, until around 1991/2ish then stopped and returned last year when my son showed an interest.

    And now I'm loving it again and trying to get better but it's a slow process but who cares, I love it.
     
    Crowsfoot, Sep 15, 2015
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    Yes that's the point. I really like painting and that's why I will keep trying and improving... Good is I'm at a point where I can see improvements quite clearly...
    BTW thanks for your help in my thread... Think I wanted too much and didn't get the basics done...
     
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    Do I sense the next neveroddoreven?! :)
     
    NIGHTBRINGER, Sep 15, 2015
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  17. Crowsfoot
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    It's easy to get carried away in the beginning and chuck loads of colours at a model and then get lost in a swamp of decisions that take your focus off your objective.

    A good way to practice I found was to paint a model all one colour but different tones for example, dark blue, light blue, then try to shade and highlight them so each section would stand out, it really helps focus your mind and eye on getting the contrast right as this is one of the biggest factors in making a model pop.
     
    Crowsfoot, Sep 15, 2015
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  18. Crowsfoot
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    Damn if only, I need lessons of him.
     
    Crowsfoot, Sep 15, 2015
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    You guys are both sensational painters but that guy is on a different level. He has to be the best painter on the forum.
     
    NIGHTBRINGER, Sep 15, 2015
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  20. Crowsfoot
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    Got my wet palette yesterday so hopefully that will help.
     
    Crowsfoot, Sep 15, 2015
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