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Title: Orcs and Goblins: Old School Nouveau style
Post by: Nicklas P on October 29, 2018, 10:20:59 AM: Hello everyone,

I painted one of the Orcs from the recent Greenskin Wars kickstarter over the weekend. I wanted to paint him with more natural skin tones than the Orc I posted in the painting party. I also tried to be a bit more painterly, not fussing too much over smoothness.

(https://i.imgur.com/IeZQw0T.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/BucLq0nn8pT/)

edit:

Adding this "family photo" to the opening post

(https://i.imgur.com/bX874xg.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/B9geEIaHNEx/)
Title: Re: Greenskin Wars Orc
Post by: Hobgoblin on October 29, 2018, 10:53:19 AM: That's superb! The contrast between the pale, greenish skin and the dark armour and base works really well.
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Post by: Earther on October 29, 2018, 10:54:23 AM: Whoah! :o :-*
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Post by: m4jumbo on October 29, 2018, 11:01:01 AM: Nice work!
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Post by: Timotl on October 29, 2018, 04:48:44 PM: That’s just plain gorgeous. I’d love to see more! :-*
Title: Re: Greenskin Wars Orc
Post by: Daeothar on October 29, 2018, 05:18:49 PM: Both skin- and metal tones are gorgeous and the overall effect is simply perfect.

I especially love the pale skin with all the subtle color variations; great work! 8)
Title: Re: Greenskin Wars Orc
Post by: Dr. Moebius on October 29, 2018, 07:41:36 PM: Wow, that's really a fantastic looking orc. Love the effects on the armour and weapon.
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Post by: Spooktalker on October 30, 2018, 01:52:22 AM: You've achieved very nice effects with the metals and flesh. Great figure, too.
Title: Re: Greenskin Wars Orc
Post by: Nicklas P on November 03, 2018, 09:16:11 PM: Many thanks all.

I started another Orc from the same set today. My aim was to finish him in one sitting, took roughly 6½ hours. Some areas are a bit rough and he's obviously lacking a base but I felt he's good enough to post.
Title: Re: Greenskin Wars Orc
Post by: Tungdil on November 03, 2018, 09:29:59 PM: Cool figure, i like his face. Terrific brushwork.
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Post by: Hobgoblin on November 03, 2018, 11:02:04 PM: Another - ahem - beauty!

The face is very reminiscent of Kev Adam's very first range of Citadel Orcs - and the paintwork brings it out tremendously.
Title: Re: Greenskin Wars Orcs
Post by: Cubs on November 03, 2018, 11:22:17 PM: Hot damn, what amazing skin tones!
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Post by: von Lucky on November 04, 2018, 03:17:32 AM: Agree - love the skin tones and his eyes.
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Post by: Bloggard on November 04, 2018, 02:16:46 PM: when you say painterly you're not kidding.
that second face is so frazetta - ish. Fantastic.

it would be nice to see these showing at something closer to their real size as well as the close-ups.
Title: Re: Greenskin Wars Orcs
Post by: Andrew Rae on November 04, 2018, 06:44:29 PM: That's beautiful. Is the texture in the face all painted on?
Title: Re: Greenskin Wars Orcs
Post by: Nicklas P on November 04, 2018, 08:55:10 PM: Thanks all!

Quote from: Bloggard on November 04, 2018, 02:16:46 PM
it would be nice to see these showing at something closer to their real size as well as the close-ups.
I'll see what I can do.

Quote from: Andrew Rae on November 04, 2018, 06:44:29 PM
That's beautiful. Is the texture in the face all painted on?
Thanks, it's a mix, but mostly the texture is just painted on, or at least very much exaggerating the subtle texture that might be there. Unfortunately this low res image from the kickstarter is the only image I can find of him unpainted.
(https://i.imgur.com/CeAZNFD.png)
Title: Re: Greenskin Wars Orcs
Post by: Andrew Rae on November 04, 2018, 09:41:12 PM: Either way, you did a great job with the texture. It looks painful! :)
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Post by: blacksmith on November 08, 2018, 11:20:25 AM: Awesome skin!
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Post by: Andym on November 08, 2018, 11:30:07 AM: What a perfect couple of Orcs! 8) They really fit into what I think of as Orcs. No flashy colours or stuff!
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Post by: Exiledadmiral on November 08, 2018, 05:19:25 PM: Wow! That skin blows me away! Lovely dark armour too, is it a dull metallic or just matte colours?
Title: Re: Greenskin Wars Orcs
Post by: Nicklas P on November 08, 2018, 07:13:41 PM: Thanks guys.

Quote from: Exiledadmiral on November 08, 2018, 05:19:25 PM
Wow! That skin blows me away! Lovely dark armour too, is it a dull metallic or just matte colours?
It's similar to the recipe I used on the Sepulchral Guard skeletons but with Scale75 Black Metal as a base.

Couple of pics of the finished Orc.
Title: Re: Greenskin Wars Orcs
Post by: Cubs on November 08, 2018, 07:52:06 PM: Shit the bed that's good.
Title: Re: Greenskin Wars Orcs
Post by: Tungdil on November 08, 2018, 09:49:13 PM: This face, skin and his eyes are awesome. :o
Title: Re: Greenskin Wars Orcs
Post by: Elk101 on November 08, 2018, 09:49:21 PM: Quote from: Cubs on November 08, 2018, 07:52:06 PM
Shit the bed that's good.

:-* what he said!
Title: Re: Greenskin Wars Orcs
Post by: Cubs on November 08, 2018, 10:23:58 PM: What I really like is the way you've crammed so much work into that small area around the face. It just goes to show you don't have to kill yourself trying to overwork every square millimetre of a model and it would be counter-productive anyway, drawing the eye too many places at once. That's damn good art technique right there with your decision to make the face the big focus, with the rest of the model content to fade into the background (but with lovely subtlety in the use of the dark shades and heavy, old iron feel) and damn good craftsmanship to wield the brush so beautifully.

I'm really angry with you right now.
Title: Re: Greenskin Wars Orcs
Post by: **GS** on November 09, 2018, 09:14:30 AM: I just ran out of superlatives!

One of the best orc faces I've seen so far!

Kepp on
Cheers
GS
Title: Re: Greenskin Wars Orcs
Post by: Nicklas P on November 09, 2018, 11:29:14 AM: Cheers guys!

Quote from: Cubs on November 08, 2018, 10:23:58 PM
What I really like is the way you've crammed so much work into that small area around the face. It just goes to show you don't have to kill yourself trying to overwork every square millimetre of a model and it would be counter-productive anyway, drawing the eye too many places at once. That's damn good art technique right there with your decision to make the face the big focus, with the rest of the model content to fade into the background (but with lovely subtlety in the use of the dark shades and heavy, old iron feel) and damn good craftsmanship to wield the brush so beautifully.

I'm really angry with you right now.

Thank you, Cubs. That was exactly what I was aiming for. The original intention was to challenge myself to finish a piece in one sitting, something I’ve not done in many years. I decided the best approach would be to treat the figure like a portrait, making the face the main focus of my efforts (and the viewers focus) and letting the rest of the figure frame it. Like you say, I think the rougher finish on the rest actually complements the face.

Big fan of your stuff so I hope you won’t be cross with me for long. ;)
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Nicklas P on December 16, 2018, 09:06:44 PM: Painted up one of Kev's old classic sculpt in a more classic style.

https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/

(https://i.imgur.com/4rgT5MI.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/)
(https://i.imgur.com/3TsDTY7.jpg?1) (https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/)
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Nicklas P on January 10, 2019, 10:59:08 PM: Painted up a Night Goblin archer in a more "realistic" style.

https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/

(https://i.imgur.com/CTEr4hG.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/)
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Nord on January 10, 2019, 11:07:34 PM: Those eyes are hypnotic o_o

The rest ain't bad either :D
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Suber on January 10, 2019, 11:17:06 PM: I love your take on this one :-* :-*
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: snitcythedog on January 10, 2019, 11:20:10 PM: Quote from: Nicklas P on January 10, 2019, 10:59:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/CTEr4hG.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/)
Your painting skills blow me away. From that angle the bow looks a bit rude, like he is getting ready to assault you with something he found in the naughty drawer. lol
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Andym on January 11, 2019, 07:14:06 AM: Great painting! :o I really do love that skin colour choice! :-*
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Nicklas P on March 06, 2019, 08:50:17 AM: Took some new photos of an old Kev Adams Orc Big 'Un I painted last year. More angles on my instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/ (https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/)

(https://i.imgur.com/Sd1oiKo.jpg?1) (https://www.instagram.com/p/BuqR0hunu9z/)
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: von Lucky on March 06, 2019, 09:06:29 AM: Lovely highlights and the axe head in particular.
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Post by: Bloggard on March 06, 2019, 11:02:31 AM: blimey - these look fantastic at the size they're showing on (my) monitor, which is huge. Amazing.
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: McYellowbelly on March 06, 2019, 11:05:18 AM: Stunning work.
Anybody want to buy a load of minis, i'm taking up stamp collecting after seeing these! :'(
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Nicklas P on April 03, 2019, 09:23:25 AM: I painted up another orc from the Knightmare Miniatures range. I decided to paint him in a more traditional green but with tints of red and flesh where the skin would be thin or flush with blood. I also added some textures similar to the big orc with the two cleavers that I painted earlier. Snow was made with various snow products from AK Interactive.

https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/
(https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/)

(https://i.imgur.com/IHMz4IN.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/BvwpB5hH3eF/)
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: beefcake on April 03, 2019, 09:48:04 AM: :-*
Amazing work. Love all of them.
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Post by: Nord on April 03, 2019, 01:57:33 PM: Wonderful. :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Cubs on April 03, 2019, 04:37:30 PM: Gorgeous again.
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Elk101 on April 03, 2019, 08:20:57 PM: Fantastic brushwork. Can I ask what sort of technique you use to do the mottled red effect, or is it just very controlled painting?
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Dilettante Gamer on April 03, 2019, 08:58:12 PM: Masterclass - simultaneously inspiring and intimidating! o_o
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Hobgoblin on April 04, 2019, 12:20:54 AM: Superb! They're all brilliant, but I think the paler, more naturalistic skin tones are best of all. Staggering work on the brighter green fellows too, though!
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Nicklas P on April 04, 2019, 11:57:56 AM: Thanks all!

Quote from: Elk101 on April 03, 2019, 08:20:57 PM
Fantastic brushwork. Can I ask what sort of technique you use to do the mottled red effect, or is it just very controlled painting?

I paint on random dots and patches and then refine the shapes, adding highlights and shadows to give it a 3d effect. For the reddish skin I use a thin glaze of Scale75 Red Leather and then bring up the highlights by mixing in a Sc75 Harvester Flesh to the green and then White Sands (a warm off-white) for further highlights.
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Elk101 on April 04, 2019, 12:49:15 PM: Thank you, it's very well executed.
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Post by: DeafNala on April 07, 2019, 07:33:46 PM: You have created a bevy of inspiring pieces, all BEAUTIFULLY painted. VERY WELL DONE!
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Post by: LouieN on April 07, 2019, 08:06:01 PM: Wonderful orc. The colors are a rich ontrast.
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Post by: HappyChappy439 on April 07, 2019, 08:12:10 PM: Oh wow! These are some really top-notch paint jobs! Fantastic work on the highlights, and blending the redder, fleshier colour into the green!
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Anselm van Helsing on April 08, 2019, 02:39:45 PM: Breathtaking...

It's very very rare that 25/28mm painted figures look this good this close.
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Nicklas P on September 22, 2019, 04:41:30 PM: Thanks for all the comments.

Thought I'd bump this thread with another paintjob. This time an old Citadel classic. I decided to go with a more "traditional" style with warmer yellows in the highlights.

(https://i.imgur.com/M8fGQRy.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/B2t-nLpI7vu/)
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Andym on September 22, 2019, 07:12:58 PM: Top notch. 8)
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Post by: majorsmith on September 23, 2019, 09:25:05 AM: Excellent!
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Post by: Blackwolf on September 23, 2019, 10:32:15 AM: Fantastic!
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Post by: batu on September 23, 2019, 10:59:19 AM: Wonderful. I really like his white eyes, they give him character and personalty.... love him.
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: MrMidblight on September 24, 2019, 08:57:39 PM: 'Real good treat' to see some bigger pics of your pleasing brushwerke!
- Wonderful stuff.
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Nicklas P on October 28, 2019, 07:56:42 AM: Many thanks for all the comments!

Painted up a Night Goblin as a small Sunday project, hope you like him.

(https://i.imgur.com/iZJ5aYs.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/B4IxofMH6Mo/)
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: beefcake on October 28, 2019, 10:09:01 AM: :-* If only I could paint a tenth that well. Love the eyeballs nose and lip. Such great character!
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Daeothar on October 28, 2019, 11:25:28 AM: Good god man; those eyes! :o

Marvelous work again; the excellent skin tones make him look almost alive...
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Swordisdrawn on October 28, 2019, 11:50:16 AM: Brilliant. You get so much expression in the faces!
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: DeafNala on October 28, 2019, 02:14:11 PM: Both the Orc & his Goblin friend have wonderfully expressive faces. The Goblin also has a truly magnificent nose. VERY WELL DONE once more!
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Neldoreth on October 28, 2019, 04:16:02 PM: These are great. I'm inspired to paint my Battle Masters goblins in a similar way.

Thanks for posting,
n
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Nicklas P on February 18, 2020, 02:06:16 PM: My latest project, the classic Great Orc Chieftain. My favourite orc I've done so far, just a gorgeous sculpt.

(https://i.imgur.com/vmI1eef.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/B8tFF90nj1u/)

(https://i.imgur.com/jIY7Klf.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/B8tPBVlHoMq/)
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: majorsmith on February 18, 2020, 02:25:49 PM: Very nice
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Post by: McYellowbelly on February 18, 2020, 06:53:57 PM: stunning work
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: batu on February 18, 2020, 07:09:15 PM: Awesome work! I like the reddish spots on his skin and the characterful face.
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Nicklas P on February 19, 2020, 07:34:07 PM: Thanks guys!
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Post by: marrony on February 19, 2020, 08:54:29 PM: Marvellous!
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Post by: Koyote on February 20, 2020, 03:38:06 PM: Oooo... Very nice. Love how you work pinks and blues into the skin tones.
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Post by: Nicklas P on March 15, 2020, 02:26:11 PM: Family photo!

https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/ (https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/)

(https://i.imgur.com/bX874xg.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/B9geEIaHNEx/)
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: manic _miner on March 15, 2020, 04:20:45 PM: Very nice work on the Orcs and Goblins.Just noticed Tuff Knutt hiding in the back.
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Post by: beefcake on March 16, 2020, 05:37:16 AM: More stunning work.
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Post by: tancrede on March 16, 2020, 09:15:29 AM: Excellent !
All different, but united by the color scheme.
It's always a great pleasure for the eyes to come on your posts and see your minis.
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Nicklas P on March 31, 2020, 09:10:48 AM: Thanks for the comments, guys :)

My latest piece, Gorkus the Exiled from Knightmare Miniatures

https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/ (https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/)

(https://i.imgur.com/rWyP4PX.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/B-ZAlehnXBE/)
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Cubs on March 31, 2020, 02:02:49 PM: What a great unusual effect you've put on that sword. I love how you've used the watery paint and different blue shades to get that bubbly magical effect, so imaginative.
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Nicklas P on March 31, 2020, 03:40:38 PM: Thanks man! I've used the same technique before for rust and verdigris and realized that the same technique could be used to represent other effects as well.
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Thew1 on March 31, 2020, 04:13:31 PM: Beautiful painting - top notch
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Post by: Elk101 on March 31, 2020, 06:07:56 PM: Excellent figure with a great paint job.
Title: Re: Nicklas paints Kev Adams' Orcs and Goblins
Post by: Gunner Dunbar on April 01, 2020, 12:06:49 PM: Damn, they’re good, love the skin variation.
Title: Re: Orcs and Goblins: Old School Nouveau style
Post by: Nicklas P on May 19, 2020, 12:02:37 PM: Thanks guys!

I've painted up a goblin from Knightmare Miniatures. I decided to experiment a little with the skin by using more realistic flesh tones. Really gives him an uncanny look I think! As always, moss is moss pads from MiniNatur. Mushrooms were sculpted with putty and wire.

(https://i.imgur.com/apBjxEV.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/CAXLLrZHj36/)
Title: Re: Orcs and Goblins: Old School Nouveau style
Post by: Hobgoblin on May 19, 2020, 02:13:08 PM: He's great! And yes, the realistic skin tone makes him look much more like something out of an eerie folktale than a bright green ever could.
Title: Re: Orcs and Goblins: Old School Nouveau style
Post by: Cubs on May 19, 2020, 02:24:19 PM: Marvellous!
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 19, 2020, 03:23:05 PM: That's a corker 8)
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Post by: 3 fingers on May 19, 2020, 03:44:43 PM: Simply stunning, from the 5 o'clock shadow to the nose 👍
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Post by: joekano on May 19, 2020, 05:44:09 PM: That is an amazing paint job! :-*
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Post by: Swordisdrawn on May 19, 2020, 11:29:45 PM: Wow! :o
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Post by: blacksoilbill on May 20, 2020, 02:54:36 PM: Those skin tones are superb!
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Post by: Tauntaun Scout on May 20, 2020, 03:06:32 PM: Painting a gobbo with Bronzed Flesh was always a good way to make a quick creepy chaos creature, but you have elevated it to artistic heights of horrific proportion. Thanks for the nightmares!
Title: Re: Orcs and Goblins: Old School Nouveau style
Post by: Maxromek on May 21, 2020, 10:21:33 PM: These are fantastic! I knew I've seen some of those before - turns out I've been following you on insta for a while now :D

I will echo the general consensus - I really like the realistic skin colours. I think it makes the goblins seem more creepy, like some sort of twisted "uncanny valley" effect.

i also love that moss, better get some
Title: Re: Orcs and Goblins: Old School Nouveau style
Post by: Nicklas P on June 11, 2020, 10:11:32 AM: Thanks guys : )

My growing tribe of pale skinned orcs and goblins. I'm really enjoying this way of painting them. Closeups on my instagram feed.

(https://i.imgur.com/aTG6YhI.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/CBSYxSfnwMV/)

https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/ (https://www.instagram.com/nicklas.pihlstrom/)
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Post by: Cubs on June 11, 2020, 10:15:49 AM: Spankin'.
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Post by: Alan Mercer on June 11, 2020, 11:00:50 AM: The pale skintone is really really disturbing. But bloody effective.
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Post by: beefcake on June 12, 2020, 11:40:51 PM: Agreed, those skintones look so odd but in a good way.
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Post by: aliensurfer on June 12, 2020, 11:48:41 PM: Outstanding painting, love those faces
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Post by: Lost Egg on June 13, 2020, 08:19:11 AM: Cracking work, so characterful I love 'em.
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Post by: Hobgoblin on June 13, 2020, 09:41:09 AM: These are amazing! The naturalistic skin tones (and superb brushwork) balance the slight goofiness of the miniatures perfectly, producing something rather eerie. Brilliant!
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Post by: scatterbrains on June 13, 2020, 01:47:29 PM: Ooh they look gorgeous!
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Post by: Nicklas P on October 05, 2020, 09:40:01 AM: x
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Post by: Bearwoodman on October 05, 2020, 10:30:37 AM: Superb! Nice snow too!
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Post by: Little Odo on October 05, 2020, 11:12:57 AM: Very nice! And those eyes are particularly well done too. Great work.
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Post by: Keith on October 05, 2020, 11:25:22 AM: Oh wow - he look brilliant!
Just ordered these and can't wait now.
Title: Re: Orcs and Goblins: Old School Nouveau style
Post by: Nicklas P on October 28, 2020, 08:27:12 AM: Hi guys!

There's an #oldorcs competition running on instagram until the end of orctober. Here's my entry

(https://i.imgur.com/BJAXqEN.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/CG18fvunt0B/)

(https://i.imgur.com/a8TX1vO.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/CG18fvunt0B/)
Title: Re: Orcs and Goblins: Old School Nouveau style
Post by: Keith on October 28, 2020, 08:38:48 AM: Magnificent! :-*
That figure has never looked so good.
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Post by: Lost Egg on October 28, 2020, 08:55:16 AM: He looks great...so characterful.
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Post by: Peithetairos on October 28, 2020, 01:26:08 PM: Great color choice. Makes them look a bit like Nosferatu. The paintjobs are really good, too.
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Post by: Admiral Benbow on October 29, 2020, 08:15:51 PM: Fabulous and amazing work! :-* :o :-*
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Post by: majorsmith on October 31, 2020, 08:24:24 AM: Awesome face on that orc!
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Post by: McYellowbelly on October 31, 2020, 10:05:58 AM: Superb, hard to remember that these are 25mm models!
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Post by: Bloggard on October 31, 2020, 10:58:53 AM: amazing. :-* :-*
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Post by: Nicklas P on November 29, 2020, 12:37:13 PM: Thanks for the comments! I took a group shot of the tribe so far.

(https://i.imgur.com/srdD35D.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/CG-WF-8HA37/)
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Post by: Roo on November 29, 2020, 03:01:16 PM: Wow...bringing some classics to life with incredible art...awesome
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Post by: joekano on November 30, 2020, 06:05:41 AM: Excellent! :-*
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Post by: levied troop on November 30, 2020, 07:24:15 AM: Stunning work - best orcs and goblins I’ve seen :-*
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Post by: Little Odo on November 30, 2020, 09:54:44 AM: Great looking orcs and gobbos
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 30, 2020, 10:06:34 AM: Splendid 8)
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Post by: BZ on November 30, 2020, 04:11:29 PM: I dont really like GW style greenskins, but your paintjob is outstanding!
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Post by: Nicklas P on May 21, 2021, 07:47:27 PM: Been a while since I updated this thread. Here's an evil looking goblin boss I just finished.

(https://i.imgur.com/I49Gcy8.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/CPJTib3n4QI/)
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Post by: Cubs on May 21, 2021, 08:20:10 PM: Ah, now that warms the cockles of my heart. The way you've put a slightly different shade of bronze on each scale is very effective.
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Post by: Nicklas P on May 21, 2021, 08:21:43 PM: Thanks Cubs. I think I overdid the Verdigris a little on this one. Oh well!
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Post by: Cubs on May 21, 2021, 09:44:12 PM: Quote from: Nicklas P on May 21, 2021, 08:21:43 PM
Thanks Cubs. I think I overdid the Verdigris a little on this one. Oh well!

Never!
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Post by: Bloggard on May 22, 2021, 10:18:02 AM: what a face.

amazing skill.
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Post by: Little Odo on May 22, 2021, 12:38:10 PM: Fantastic work on that goblin - so much attention to detail :o :-*
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Post by: Nicklas P on May 22, 2021, 08:17:08 PM: (https://i.imgur.com/HXyx5Qv.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/CPL3TcanISV/)

Thanks guys. Painted up another night goblin today as a quicky since I didn't want to waste the paint on the palette.

/Nick
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Post by: thebinmann on May 22, 2021, 08:30:40 PM: Wow you've got some talent.....
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Post by: batu on May 22, 2021, 08:33:08 PM: That makes me want to paint Nightgoblins. Love your stuff!!!!
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Post by: Little Odo on May 23, 2021, 12:40:24 PM: Those eyes are amazing - so lifelike
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Post by: Nicklas P on May 29, 2021, 09:48:09 AM: Yet another goblin! This one was part of the old Harlequin range but is now sold by Black Tree Design. I experimented a little with the eyes by adding a touch of blue to the white of the eyes, quite like the effect.

(https://i.imgur.com/UFrruQw.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/CPcp4LtnEeD/)
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Post by: Cubs on May 29, 2021, 09:54:22 AM: Yeah, I've spotted how you make the 'white' of the eye really quite dark (which is much more realistic) which makes the light spot leap out and gives so much life to the figure. Cheeky bit of highlight on the upper half of the eyeball really gives it depth as well.
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Post by: Nicklas P on May 29, 2021, 10:50:09 PM: Quote from: Cubs on May 29, 2021, 09:54:22 AM
Yeah, I've spotted how you make the 'white' of the eye really quite dark (which is much more realistic) which makes the light spot leap out and gives so much life to the figure. Cheeky bit of highlight on the upper half of the eyeball really gives it depth as well.
Cheers, Paul :)
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Post by: PLC on July 12, 2021, 08:52:12 PM: Quote from: Nicklas P on October 29, 2018, 10:20:59 AM
Hello everyone,

I painted one of the Orcs from the recent Greenskin Wars kickstarter over the weekend. I wanted to paint him with more natural skin tones than the Orc I posted in the painting party. I also tried to be a bit more painterly, not fussing too much over smoothness.

(https://i.imgur.com/IeZQw0T.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/BucLq0nn8pT/)

edit:

Adding this "family photo" to the opening post

(https://i.imgur.com/bX874xg.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/p/B9geEIaHNEx/)

I absolutely love your painjob and the design of the miniatures. If I may ask, do you know if these guys are still being sold or if they were exclusive to the Kickstarter campaign? I can't find most of them on the Knightmare shop
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Post by: Nicklas P on July 13, 2021, 05:36:23 PM: Quote from: PLC on July 12, 2021, 08:52:12 PM
I absolutely love your painjob and the design of the miniatures. If I may ask, do you know if these guys are still being sold or if they were exclusive to the Kickstarter campaign? I can't find most of them on the Knightmare shop

Thank you! The three orcs in the back row are Knightmare and can be found here (https://knightmareminiatures.com/product/orc-regiment). The rest are old Citadel from the early 90s and late 80s, with the exception of the armoured goblin on the left which is from 4A miniatures.
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Post by: PLC on July 13, 2021, 07:33:52 PM: Quote from: Nicklas P on July 13, 2021, 05:36:23 PM
Thank you! The three orcs in the back row are Knightmare and can be found here (https://knightmareminiatures.com/product/orc-regiment). The rest are old Citadel from the early 90s and late 80s, with the exception of the armoured goblin on the left which is from 4A miniatures.

Oh thanks! They all look very good together. I would not have guessed they were from different manufacturers. I guess I need to hunt them down on eBay then.