I have now caught the medieval men-at-arms bug and after uploading last week's post I sat down again for a second helping. This time I opted for a green and orange lozenge pattern covering the whole from practically top to bottom. Have to say it was frustrating at times to get the pattern right and I am not altogether happy the way it turned out in some areas but the overall final result is pleasing to the eye and most defects tend to be 'absorbed' in the end. On completion I use Mr Surfacer Satin finish which brightens and protects the paintwork but unfortunately gives a bit of a sheen when it comes to photography, so I apologise if certain areas are too reflective in the pictures. I intend to present this figure in the Analogue Hobbies Quarantine Challenge as my first project in the challenge.
Stay well and healthy.
Stay well and healthy.
Amazing brushwork, Mike! The detailing you put into the diamond-patterned caparison is superb. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jonathan. As I wrote in my post there were places where I wasn’t entirely satisfied with the regularity of my pattern, but there it is........
DeleteSuperb painting Mike, it hurt my eyes just looking at it never mind painting it!!!
ReplyDeleteEye drops Ray, eye drops!😄
DeleteGorgeous heraldy work!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil. After my last figure I tried to raise the bar just that little bit more but now it’s gradually becoming a tough act to follow!
DeleteMike, exquisite, much to admire.
ReplyDeleteThank you Norm. Very glad you liked it. Now for the next one........😃
DeleteDuuuuuude, these are some of the coolest paint jobs I’ve seen. Well done! 😀
DeleteA whole army of guys like this would be awesome to see.
Thanks so much Stew, but a whole army with this level of detail would see me turning eighty by the time it’s done! 😅
DeleteFabulous brushwork Mike, just lovely, about to embark on my expansion if my later HYW army adding Chevaliers for Baugé and La Brossinière, but also plan to add some early also for Auray, thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Matt
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So happy to be of inspiration. Thanks Matt!
DeleteOh boy, just dazzling, Mike! Masterful artistry at its finest.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dean!
DeleteWow
ReplyDeleteRegards Peter
Thank you Peter. Glad you like it!
DeleteHi Mike
DeleteI would be interested to know your paint on brush levels and wether you dilute your paint in any way.
Regards Peter
Well it depends what part of the figure I’d be working on but yes, usually I dilute (clean water) the paint to a milky consistency. Than again, it depends on the colour because certain pigments take to dilution much better than others. Blues, for example are pretty easy to work with but yellows can be a pain. For detailing I use a short triple zero Winton Series 7 brush - this type of brush can take only small amounts of paint but once you get the right mixture it’s amazing how much you can cover without needing to dab it in the palette once again. I suggest a quick search on Youtube where you can find several good tutorials on painting minis.
DeleteThanks Mike
DeleteEvery small bit of information you give allows someone like me, a relative beginner, build up a picture of consensus and act accordingly.
So thank you for this.
Regards Peter
You’re welcome Peter, any time.
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