Calin's Painting Blog - Orc Warboss with OSL

[calinleafshade]

This is the first unit ive painted since i was about 12

I've just posted in the introductions forum if anyones interested.

let me know what you think of my painting.

[DarkMark]

Nice TT standard there, I love the WD lord figure. Now paint more.

[calinleafshade]

All the abbriviations are killing me what does TT standard for?

Edit: Nevermind, worked it out.. Tabletop standard?

[calinleafshade]

Just finished the Lord with greatsword model.

tell me what you think

[Beithir Seun]

Nice work. What other models have you got lined up for us?

[ArchMagosAlchemys]

Got some models to enter in the December Modelling Challenge!!!??

[calinleafshade]

Got some models to enter in the December Modelling Challenge!!!??

Ha ha 'fraid not. I'm strictly a beginner.

My next big thing to do though is to make a mounted spellsinger for my unicorn but im don't think im up to the task of greenstuffing one from scratch.

any advice on who to convert? the fey enchantress looks like a good bet..

Nice work. What other models have you got lined up for us?

Next up is probably a spellsinger.. maybe my dryads.. i feel naughty neglecting the painting of my cores

[ArchMagosAlchemys]

Those are not beginner grade.

[calinleafshade]

Well thanks very much. I generally understand the techniques of painting.. layering, blending and so forth but i just dont have the manual dexterity yet i think.

[Beithir Seun]

That certainly isn't 'beginner grade' painting but sculpting is something entirely different. Lucky for me I'm no good at either

[calinleafshade]

I have actually tried my hand at the whole modelling thing and i was thinking of entering it in the competition.. maybe you can let me know if i should



I wanna give the other guys a fighting chance you know.

she's sensitive about her weight

[lune]

Do you use wire for your sculpts? If not I recommend starting with this now. You can also make the torso with legs and add arms and head later... often makes things a bit easier.
About entering competition: The comp is about fun, not winning. Your model looks like already fullfilling most criteria for the challenge only need to be modelled to end and with some kind of staff (at least I think, better re-read what is expected in the challlenge thread), so why not enter and see how uch people like your work?

[calinleafshade]

Ha ha. I wasnt really going to enter my blu tack lady She would clearly win hands down anyway.

[calinleafshade]

I bring you yet another wood elf model you've seen a thousand times before.

I'm not too impressed with this one.. the model is kind of bland. i would've liked to see some leaves or something. I'm sure the model from the 90's when i played dwarves (lonnnng time ago) was much better.

[Anardakil]

Your models look great! Keep up the good work. And merry christmas

[calinleafshade]

Your models look great! Keep up the good work. And merry christmas

Thank you! I looked at you your DevArt page and you are super talented.

I notice you're from sweden, Do you like swedish alternative music? All my favourite bands are from scandinavia. Mew, Jeniferever etc

[Anardakil]

Thanks Make sure to look at my blog update that will hit this site in a couple of minutes too ;D

Hmm embarassing. I've never heard of those bands. I Mostly listen to Marilyn Manson, NiN, Placebo, Gorillaz amongst others. I guess I should look those bands up

[calinleafshade]

If you like placebo you might like Mew. They are from Denmark. Jeniferever might be a little tame for your taste

[Anardakil]

Ok

[calinleafshade]

Calin emerges from the glade, fresh from battle, holding aloft a new painted model!

Actually i think i royally messed this one up and rushed it a little too much

[Anardakil]

Nice bsb.

The painting is good but maybe you should merge the highlights with the base colour a bit - they look a little harsh. Oh and paint some design on the banner maybe?

Anyway, nice job

[calinleafshade]

Thanks, blending is something im trying to do but its so damn hard! Plus it takes ages and im so impatient

As for painting a design my freehand is awful.. i mean really really bad.... really really bad

[Zardan]

I must say, I really like your treeman.

[calinleafshade]

Thanks. Ive actually been playing around with the idea of putting Lichen on his branches. It looks ok i think.. when im done i'll post another picture of it.

[Skarlock]

Any thoughts as to what you will put onto your standard bearers standard?