Last night I got this fellow finished up. He’s the player character
fig for the Druid in my Barbarian rpg campaign, a metal sculpt by Reaper
Miniatures. I really like the character and detail in this mini and he was fun
to paint. My only complaint is that he’s frikken huge (!), like closer to 35
than 28mm. Still that’ll make for an interesting 7-foot player character I
guess. J
* He's also got a "Wyrdform" (Druids in Pathfinder can change shape in later levels) that I'm working on and will showcase at a later date.
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| Tried to give him a sun-blessed skin colour seeing as he's all out-doors-y and all. |
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| Lighting is a little harsh, but he REALLY does have eyes painted - little beady eyes, tinged with madness or something. Maybe he got bitten by a rabid shrew? |
I also slapped some paint onto the 4 remaining Viking
Hirdmen. Trying to make these elite warriors look like they’ll stand out from
the rest of the (upcoming) rank and file Bondi warriors in their brighter (And
therefore more expensive) clothing and armour. Still lots to go on these, but
they should be done by the weekend.
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| Paints in the background are arranged so I can remember which colours were used on each chap's clothing. I have a memory like a sieve.... |
He looks fabulous, Dai, even if the moths have been at his clothing. I like the darkened skin.
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem with my painting, especially if I try to do a lot of different figures at once.
Thanks Mike - I don't think he cares all that much about his appearance. Probably smells like Patchouli too...
DeleteBrilliant...love the colours!
ReplyDeleteCheers Gordon. I felt they'd be suitably "druid-like".
DeleteGreat mini! The paint job does credit to the sculpt. I particularly like the coloration of the beard and the face, but the green creases are well highlighted, and the equipment on the torso a nice selection of colors. Very well done.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate the critique Dave. Took some time with this one... too much time - I was up far too late last night. ~_~
ReplyDeleteHe's not an attractive man, either, is he ? Possibly gets on better with critters than people. Good career choice then....
ReplyDeleteNope, he's bloody ugly with a great conk of a nose.You make a good point.
DeleteSuperb painting on a great looking sculpt. Likewise, my memory is not so good, so I keep everything written down.
ReplyDeleteThankyou sir. I should probably keep notes as I go as well. You are far more organised than I. :)
DeleteThe cloth looks great on this druid!
ReplyDeleteThanks mate - I gave it a bit of extra effort to try to get a good effect.
DeleteYou've done a cracking job on the druid, if I had to sum him up in one made-up word it would be 'outdoorsy'
ReplyDeleteHa! Good then. Cheers Ed.
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ReplyDelete"Paints in the background are arranged so I can remember which colours were used on each chap's clothing. I have a memory like a sieve...."
ReplyDelete- Genius. Just genius.
Hahaha! Not so sure... ~_~
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