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Title: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on April 14, 2016, 02:27:16 AM
Hello everyone.

I've been having a lot of fun painting the Marvel universe models.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1482/25711974770_4d60b01ecf_z.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1673/25917585511_94cbdf6a67_z.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1619/26194211921_0c85a9e4c7_z.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1627/25987599120_4d63c76103_z.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: BigB on April 14, 2016, 02:52:48 AM
Sweet Heavenly Jeebus!   Damn fine work!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: leonmallett on April 14, 2016, 07:29:14 AM
Superb stuff. Kudos. :)_
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Zeebeest on April 14, 2016, 07:56:24 AM
One word... WOW...

Greetings,

Zeebeest.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Malebolgia on April 14, 2016, 08:12:44 AM
Awesome stuff man 8)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on April 14, 2016, 09:39:37 AM
Fantastic work :)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Mason on April 14, 2016, 11:42:07 AM
 :o :o

Stunning brushwork!
 :-* :-*

Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: supervike on April 14, 2016, 01:19:44 PM
Fantastic!!




Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Brummie Thug on April 17, 2016, 09:55:25 AM
Superb!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on April 28, 2016, 02:57:33 PM
Thanks everyone.

Here's Colossus:

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1638/26088456994_576bb9dee5_z.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1708/26694267685_3eb23d6c40_z.jpg)

I've put up a paintint tutorial on my blog

http://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/04/how-to-paint-colossus.html
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: scouts19508 on April 28, 2016, 05:11:02 PM
They're ok, I've seen better. Who am I kidding they are fantastic!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on April 28, 2016, 10:56:58 PM
Thanks. Here's another one from today.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1605/26427892430_c703cc752a_z.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1464/26700711165_bded3126d4_z.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on April 29, 2016, 11:40:11 AM
You're really knocking them out of the park.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on April 29, 2016, 11:50:49 AM
 :)

Here's another:

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1632/26105526803_a86172b598_z.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1495/26682969276_6ce97a110a_z.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Zeebeest on April 29, 2016, 05:10:19 PM
You sire, have some serious skills.

Amazing stuff!

Greetings,

Zeebeest.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: clanmac on April 29, 2016, 05:36:02 PM
These are ridiculously good. Wow.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: leonmallett on April 29, 2016, 07:44:26 PM
Simply awesome. :)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Mason on April 29, 2016, 07:46:59 PM
So smooth.........
 :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on May 01, 2016, 03:00:24 AM
Last two for now

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1667/26136271343_503b0b295d_z.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1476/26673665171_0a304ec6a6_z.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: beefcake on May 01, 2016, 06:42:40 AM
Wow. Love them
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Cait Sidhe on May 01, 2016, 01:29:14 PM
That is some silky smooth shading. Thanks for posting the step by step on Colossus, it's nice to see how it's done even if there's no chance I could replicate it.  :)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: leonmallett on May 01, 2016, 07:28:54 PM
More lovely work. :)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Brummie Thug on May 03, 2016, 02:07:19 PM
Super fantastic additions love Rogue!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on May 03, 2016, 04:05:16 PM
Mind blowing work on every one of these, a pleasure to look at.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: supervike on May 05, 2016, 01:35:15 AM
 :o :o :o

 :-* :-* :-*

Wonderful.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on May 17, 2016, 12:21:07 AM
Here is the Mighty Thor:

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7748/26965844612_cabfd4608f_z.jpg)

I went with a true metallic this time as I'm still learning nmm and I wanted him to have a very heavy and solid look.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: War In 15MM on May 17, 2016, 02:46:26 AM
Really beautiful!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on May 17, 2016, 10:10:09 AM
You used the word 'Mighty', that he is indeed.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on May 17, 2016, 01:12:03 PM
Wow! What a thread! :-* Your painting skills are amazing! :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: flags_of_war on May 17, 2016, 02:15:28 PM
Christ these are good  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: The Voivod on May 17, 2016, 05:13:22 PM
Wow, these are superb.
I'm a huge marvel fan and reaaly like these models.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: leonmallett on May 18, 2016, 10:51:52 AM
Stunning work on Thor. Kudos. :)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on May 26, 2016, 03:11:02 AM
I painted iron man today.
 
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7573/27183273721_a1454a3330_z.jpg)


I was always put off from doing nmm as I couldn't get my head around how to place the light. Rather than copy the official art I instead spent a couple of hours working from basic principles figuring out where the highlights and shading should be. There are a few spots that went wrong but overall I'm happy with the result.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on May 26, 2016, 10:05:45 AM
If I could give any constructive criticism its that the gold appears a little dull for Iron man but it's still a fantastic paint job (far far better than anything I could do).
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: beefcake on May 26, 2016, 11:24:52 AM
Very very nice.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on May 26, 2016, 11:25:14 AM
That painting is amazing! :o :-*


.....the figure not so much. The body looks a little long! :?

I've heard that if you hold the figure under a strong light before you undercoat it, maybe even take picture, then use that as a reference. That might help? I'm saying this, but it's stunning as is!

There's a guy on here, Duff, who's the master of NMM and use of light. He has a thread for 2000AD and cluthu stuff. He's maybe worth pm'ing for tips?

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=68914.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=68914.0)

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=68962.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=68962.0)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on May 26, 2016, 12:30:47 PM
If I could give any constructive criticism its that the gold appears a little dull for Iron man but it's still a fantastic paint job (far far better than anything I could do).

Yeah, the gold was a little rushed. It was getting late, my palette was drying out and I wanted to finish in one sitting.  :)

That painting is amazing! :o :-*


.....the figure not so much. The body looks a little long! :?

I've heard that if you hold the figure under a strong light before you undercoat it, maybe even take picture, then use that as a reference. That might help? I'm saying this, but it's stunning as is!

There's a guy on here, Duff, who's the master of NMM and use of light. He has a thread for 2000AD and cluthu stuff. He's maybe worth pm'ing for tips?

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=68914.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=68914.0)

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=68962.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=68962.0)

Thanks for the links, that's some incredible painting.

Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: flags_of_war on May 26, 2016, 12:54:16 PM
opponenttheory that is bloody nice work. I have the Avengers set too and im wondering what reds you used for the NMM? I want to do similar but i have the fear as ive never tried NMM.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on May 26, 2016, 01:27:49 PM
opponenttheory that is bloody nice work. I have the Avengers set too and im wondering what reds you used for the NMM? I want to do similar but i have the fear as ive never tried NMM.

I'll be writing about my approach on my blog at some point soon. It won't be a full step by step tutorial but more of how I thought through the process.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: flags_of_war on May 26, 2016, 03:19:27 PM
Just seen the link to your blog. Going to check it out just now as i love what you have done with these.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: leonmallett on May 26, 2016, 05:04:04 PM
Very nice work on Iron Man. :)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: uti long smile on May 27, 2016, 07:45:50 AM
Missed this thread before - but those are fantastic!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on May 27, 2016, 07:02:36 PM
Deadpool and another Wolverine

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7320/26683631713_4dde40a749_z.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7366/27289603335_7d74938d8a_z.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on May 27, 2016, 08:35:46 PM
Brilliant! :o More excellence! Deadpool has been one of my favourite films of recent times........the new Xmen one has been good too. Wolverine has a wee part in that as well.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on May 28, 2016, 04:22:56 PM
I'm not a fan of the films or comics. I do enjoy painting the models though :)

I've written about my experience of painting Iron Man.

http://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/05/thoughts-on-painting-iron-man.html
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: leonmallett on May 29, 2016, 03:11:40 PM
Lovely work as always. :)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 05, 2016, 09:57:41 PM
I’m not painting anything now as I’m currently visiting the folks back in the home country. I can’t remember the last time I went so long without holding a brush. :( On the plus side my mum found a load of old gw stuff for me to take back and I’m visiting Warhammer World for the first time in a few days. :)

I’ve also had time to catch up with the marvel tutorials

http://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/06/how-to-paint-wolverine.html
http://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/06/how-to-paint-deadpool.html
http://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/06/how-to-paint-black-widow.html
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: randycarter on June 05, 2016, 11:07:01 PM
So, well, what an amazing job!  :o Keep on painting!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 17, 2016, 10:54:33 PM
Today marks my third year of living in the USA and to celebrate I painted Captain America. I was feeling a bit adventurous so went with nmm on the shield which didn't turn out quite right but it looks better than flat colours.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7337/27735624695_021c19bf82_z.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7596/27123112364_01ba27ce37_z.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7256/27735607495_c1f819dc7f_z.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on June 18, 2016, 07:26:30 AM
Mate, I'd be proud of that! That's amazing! :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Hammers on June 18, 2016, 07:48:46 AM
Some very fine brushwork
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 18, 2016, 12:39:28 PM
Painting tutorial for Captain America is up

http://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/06/how-to-paint-captain-america.html
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 18, 2016, 11:39:30 PM
I painted up Nova today. I made a bit of a mess of the start but managed to salvage it and the result wasn't too bad in the end. Probably should have used a reference for the helmet though - couldn't quite figure out the nmm and it looks quite flat in comparison to the rest.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7419/27756849165_69ef2c831e_z.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7353/27145876323_ff64c230c3_z.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7439/27756838015_57fd52538d_z.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: supervike on June 19, 2016, 04:03:32 AM
Love Cap!  America must be rubbing off on you....lol

Nova Corp guy is the business too.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on June 19, 2016, 07:18:56 AM
Thanks for the tutorial on the Capt! That will really help my painting. It's always nice to see how the experts do it!

Nova is looking great! My fave bits are the gold/bronze metal plates! :o :o :o

Is the actual right leg painted to look as though it's in the shade or is that just a trick of the light?
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 19, 2016, 12:20:03 PM
Thanks for the tutorial on the Capt! That will really help my painting. It's always nice to see how the experts do it!

Nova is looking great! My fave bits are the gold/bronze metal plates! :o :o :o

Is the actual right leg painted to look as though it's in the shade or is that just a trick of the light?

It's a combination of painted shading and actual cast shadow. I tend to forget to bounce light from beneath the model.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on June 20, 2016, 11:09:27 AM
Both the Cap and Nova look great, the shield work really well on Cap
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: leonmallett on June 20, 2016, 06:28:17 PM
Lovely work on both Cap and Nova. Kudos. :)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 20, 2016, 11:45:02 PM
Here's the finished avengers set.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7375/27702519242_3745a5d4cf_z.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: leonmallett on June 22, 2016, 07:11:24 PM
They look stunning together. Maximum, maximum kudos. :)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on June 23, 2016, 07:12:06 AM
Brilliant! :o :-* Is Hulk not part of the avengers?....or have you got to buy home separate?
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: flags_of_war on June 23, 2016, 07:14:48 PM
Brilliant! :o :-* Is Hulk not part of the avengers?....or have you got to buy home separate?

He comes on his own at £25 :o.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on June 24, 2016, 06:50:17 AM
Ouch! I hope he's a big lad!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on June 24, 2016, 10:08:41 AM
Ouch! I hope he's a big lad!

Massive...

(http://www.mywargame.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Group-shot.jpg)

(not my image)

Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Oldben1 on June 24, 2016, 05:44:52 PM
Wow, great work here.  They way you bend the light is amazing.  I like superhero miniatures because they always look 'right'.  As they are already painted on the page.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 30, 2016, 08:33:25 PM
One more.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7107/27902354272_49b6702cfa_z.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7358/27391377104_b9a2bfb35f_z.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7374/27724608580_5e3db6c0c6_z.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: The Voivod on June 30, 2016, 09:29:53 PM
Outstanding as usual
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on July 01, 2016, 07:18:42 AM
Oh that's a bit special! :o

Did you resist the urge to paint the cards in a powered up state?
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on July 01, 2016, 12:38:07 PM
Oh that's a bit special! :o

Did you resist the urge to paint the cards in a powered up state?

I've never done any object source lighting before and I didn't want to make my first attempt on a model I spent quite a long time on.

Here the tutorial

https://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/07/how-to-paint-gambit.html
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on July 16, 2016, 03:49:32 AM
I'm working on a largish marvel universe commission mostly of models I've painted before but I did get to paint the big guy. A horrible model to put together but a very enjoyable to paint.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8580/28301450616_88a6a1f2a9_c.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on July 16, 2016, 06:43:21 AM
Nice! 8) I imagine all the deep muscle texture taking to paint and washes quite well.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on July 16, 2016, 11:38:23 AM
Yeah, muscles were picked out well with an airbrush.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on July 17, 2016, 04:30:29 AM
Here's the full group.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8865/27740916073_2d3b23fea3_b.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: The Voivod on July 17, 2016, 12:04:32 PM
Damn, that's beautiful...
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on July 17, 2016, 12:58:24 PM
Thanks!

I've put up individual photos on my blog https://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/07/marvel-universe-commission.html
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on July 18, 2016, 07:06:23 AM
Fantastic! :-* I always thought the Colossus model would be bigger than that!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: War In 15MM on July 18, 2016, 11:48:39 PM
I must repeat myself... really beautiful painting!!!  Richard
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on July 27, 2016, 03:09:40 AM
This is possibly stretching the definition of superhero but here is a repaint of one of those nintendo toys I did today.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8675/27960592123_f7f792b138_c.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7776/28469591502_02f675a0f8_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8293/28291624380_f13236cb8b_c.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: randycarter on July 27, 2016, 03:36:23 PM
A gorgeous work! And very fine painting on white tones.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: uti long smile on July 27, 2016, 10:39:41 PM
That's brilliant!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Brummie Thug on August 01, 2016, 08:35:40 AM
Very nice work love Ryu!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on August 04, 2016, 11:35:56 AM
 :o That's is some mighty fine work.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on August 16, 2016, 05:20:56 PM
Here are some dc superheroes I painted for a commission

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8240/28408611653_ac7d0be107_b.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: BigB on August 16, 2016, 08:53:06 PM
WOW

 :o

And your tutorials make it look so easy, but I sure can't do that, no matter how many tutorials you post!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on August 25, 2016, 11:11:29 AM
Hulkbuster

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8276/28596789024_9bf3a71610_z.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7572/28931465150_55903bd521_z.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8060/28596795344_93714a9d10_z.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8319/29185336826_8a2c35d9a8_z.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: olyreed on August 27, 2016, 06:55:59 PM
 :-* :-* stunning, your not making easy to resist these minis
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: uti long smile on August 27, 2016, 10:59:57 PM
Lovely stuff!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on September 05, 2016, 11:47:50 PM
Here are some quick gaming standard models

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8319/29316132172_679a997822_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8467/29344550111_e1aa7f98c0_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8021/29424283335_56ff5a6698_z.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8355/28800390624_42bc14be6d_z.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8413/28800392394_b94a2eb011_z.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on September 06, 2016, 11:14:40 AM
Excellent stuff! Your gaming standard is waaaay better than my "I've tried my f@#king hardest" paint job! :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Suber on September 06, 2016, 11:23:31 AM
I'm crying silently as I discover this thread. Damn, this is so awesome!!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on September 07, 2016, 11:17:00 AM
Excellent stuff! Your gaming standard is waaaay better than my "I've tried my f@#king hardest" paint job! :o

Just what I was thing ;)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on September 10, 2016, 09:59:41 PM
I started on another commission this week. This one is for all of the currently available models including the dark avengers :)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8349/29463706322_ce76c53d92_b.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on September 11, 2016, 09:25:29 AM
More brilliance! :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Brummie Thug on September 13, 2016, 07:28:16 PM
Gorgeous work!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on September 20, 2016, 11:07:42 AM
I've literally run out of superlatives so good job will have to do ;)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: psyberwyche on September 20, 2016, 12:04:04 PM
Love love love!  :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on September 23, 2016, 05:18:55 PM
Another set done

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8301/29250823463_c3463237db_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8259/29842483916_ec540f5783_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8372/29763773622_48581f40d2_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8548/29877329085_4dfef57b43_c.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: supervike on September 24, 2016, 03:55:23 AM
Insanely good. ;D ;D :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on September 24, 2016, 08:08:59 AM
Wow! Thats a fantastic bunch! :o Amazing colours, shading....the whole 9 yards! :-*

I would love to see them in some glamour shots, set up on a good table, with scenery to match your painting!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on September 28, 2016, 01:55:09 AM
I'm painting my first set of the guardians of the galaxy.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8080/29891850811_6de0bd6f9c_b.jpg)

I would love to see them in some glamour shots, set up on a good table, with scenery to match your painting!

I have no scenery, though I probably should buy some for staged photos, but I'll ask the client once he has the models.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on September 28, 2016, 11:10:33 AM
They don't disappoint, lovely work.

Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on September 28, 2016, 07:22:30 PM
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5278/29695891270_84bfb19eab_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8133/29362072444_3a7054a3a1_b.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on September 29, 2016, 11:07:34 AM
Not much more to say other than  :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Suber on September 29, 2016, 11:15:05 AM
Woah, spectacular!! :-* :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on September 30, 2016, 07:15:29 AM
 :-* ......nuff said!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Steve F on September 30, 2016, 08:36:42 AM
Gorgeous painting, but I don't like the minis at all: particularly Starlord and Gamora's pinheads and rubberised pretzel bodies.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on October 04, 2016, 09:25:44 PM
Gorgeous painting, but I don't like the minis at all: particularly Starlord and Gamora's pinheads and rubberised pretzel bodies.

Yeah, the proportions are somewhat off.


And another hulkbuster is done.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7517/30003702992_ed567d1f2b_c.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5810/30083184466_c208e6d9f3_c.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on October 05, 2016, 06:36:39 AM
Fantastic! :o Any chance of a scale shot against a normal size mini?
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on October 05, 2016, 10:13:17 AM
Good lord that's some serious painting right there.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: mellis1644 on October 05, 2016, 02:02:12 PM
All your stuff is so good. Makes me what to give up on my attempts as they are so bad in comparison... I won't, but there is no way I'm reaching your skill level either.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on October 05, 2016, 03:53:36 PM
All your stuff is so good. Makes me what to give up on my attempts as they are so bad in comparison... I won't, but there is no way I'm reaching your skill level either.


I'm not in anyway a natural, I didn't even take art at school. I've just had lots of practice.

Scale shot of hulkbuster and a groot.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5150/30018435022_0d4332b588_c.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8557/29504112723_e79b2c11eb_c.jpg)

By the way there are hi-res photos on my flickr account (link to marvel album https://www.flickr.com/gp/55828886@N07/B98K5i (https://www.flickr.com/gp/55828886@N07/B98K5i)) You can zoom in real close to see all my brushstrokes  :)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: The Voivod on October 05, 2016, 10:40:53 PM
Wow, hulkbuster's big.
Gorgeous work as always.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on October 07, 2016, 11:35:09 PM
New tutorials coming soon :)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7464/30178610085_062e1f17b7_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8641/29882788270_033fec4ea0_c.jpg)

Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Steve F on October 08, 2016, 06:53:17 AM
Much nicer minis; at least as gorgeous painting.  The gradation of light and shade on Ms Marvel's legs is outstanding, and you have me wondering how much of the shadow on the Sentinel's left leg is natural and how much painted - I genuinely cannot tell the difference.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on October 11, 2016, 05:41:28 PM
Here are the finished Dark Avengers.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8552/29631775624_16eb81b16a_b.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on October 12, 2016, 03:23:27 AM
First two tutorials are done

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-srG6zVEE_5I/V_0PZbQSoxI/AAAAAAAALX4/dhl-PLGq53QSNOKI4x3sBnT8XirI4jgjgCPcB/s1600/Dark%2Bavengers%2B11.JPG)

https://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/10/painting-tutorial-knight-models-iron.html (https://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/10/painting-tutorial-knight-models-iron.html)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9igH1r8sGMU/V_0PZU-hm0I/AAAAAAAALX4/ub_eVKoxl9AMR3PTh9EY9DtnCS-d38uzgCPcB/s1600/Dark%2Bavengers%2B15.JPG)

https://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/10/painting-tutorial-knight-models-sentry.html (https://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/10/painting-tutorial-knight-models-sentry.html)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on October 12, 2016, 05:57:29 AM
Fan-bloody-tastic! :o

I've no idea what the Dark Avengers are, but they're great! Ms Marvel is my fave! :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on October 12, 2016, 11:16:07 AM
I'd never heard of them either. But they are really nice models, some of the best in the range.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on October 12, 2016, 01:35:54 PM
Painting tutorials are now up.


https://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/10/painting-tutorial-knight-models-ares.html

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--70h2rOGoB0/V_0PZZP8GwI/AAAAAAAALX4/ApcLIS5dMt0aBKUNND5jBOI_j4-PV3e-wCPcB/s1600/Dark%2Bavengers%2B23.JPG)

https://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/10/painting-tutorial-knight-models-ms.html

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YK9EgtfBcz0/V_0PZddCB5I/AAAAAAAALX4/uNSfInmpKycuVwFLpVczoXXgbxtYMaj6ACPcB/s1600/Dark%2Bavengers%2B19.JPG)

https://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/10/painting-tutorial-knight-models-iron.html

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-srG6zVEE_5I/V_0PZbQSoxI/AAAAAAAALX4/dhl-PLGq53QSNOKI4x3sBnT8XirI4jgjgCPcB/s1600/Dark%2Bavengers%2B11.JPG)

https://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/10/painting-tutorial-knight-models-sentry.html

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9igH1r8sGMU/V_0PZU-hm0I/AAAAAAAALX4/ub_eVKoxl9AMR3PTh9EY9DtnCS-d38uzgCPcB/s1600/Dark%2Bavengers%2B15.JPG)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: von Lucky on October 12, 2016, 01:48:24 PM
Stunning. Simply stunning.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on October 14, 2016, 02:45:09 AM
Thanks.

These are the last of my marvel dudes for now.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7561/30272722956_ae2be7946a_c.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5614/30272718046_60bdfd396d_c.jpg)

Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on October 14, 2016, 06:28:35 AM
Perfect! :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Elk101 on October 14, 2016, 06:53:21 AM
Amazing!  The tutorials were very interesting.  I'd never have thought about using a light overspray in white to soften the colours like that, very clever.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: beefcake on October 14, 2016, 10:00:57 AM
Very nice work. Now to google dark avengers!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on October 14, 2016, 12:49:02 PM
Amazing!  The tutorials were very interesting.  I'd never have thought about using a light overspray in white to soften the colours like that, very clever.

I think the technique was pioneered by Jeremie Bonamant Teboul and is featured on his dvd which I've watched loads of time but I only thought to use the technique recently when I was messing around with my airbrush. I've found it really suits my painting style and has sped up my painting a great deal.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: audrey on October 14, 2016, 06:55:52 PM
Thanks for posting the detailed "How Tos". I love seeing people's process. Especially when the paint jobs are beautiful.

-Audrey
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on January 13, 2017, 11:14:48 AM
I'm back on the superheroes  :)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/281/31905367340_d1bd9ef099_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/739/31905360200_179786e3de_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/662/31905374430_a05774ac2a_c.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Deano on January 13, 2017, 01:08:29 PM
excellent.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on January 13, 2017, 01:12:51 PM
Perfect! :o

I repeat my earlier comment....perfect! :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: mellis1644 on January 13, 2017, 03:28:00 PM
Wow... just wow...

 :o

Love them
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: uti long smile on January 13, 2017, 04:15:50 PM
Blimus. Amazing stuff. Flesh tones on Captain Marvel are gorgeous.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Za Zjurman on January 13, 2017, 09:06:34 PM
 :o Wow you are talented.  :-* Stunning brushwork  :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: supervike on January 14, 2017, 02:47:27 AM
Always a treat!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on January 18, 2017, 10:43:09 AM
Thanks for the kind words.

Here are some ninjas and Liam Neeson

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/737/31997003630_b7fde807a9_c.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/308/32374176725_5726361e74_c.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Mason on January 18, 2017, 11:06:31 AM
Lovely!
 :-*

Those ninjas are superb and look really well posed but extremely fragile.
I would be scared to use them for gaming.
 :o

Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: The Voivod on January 18, 2017, 12:14:00 PM
WORST. NINJAS. EVER.

I can totally see them.  :D

Awesome stuff all around again. You have amazing skills.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on January 20, 2017, 02:54:04 AM
Here's the last of this bunch along with a group shot.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/517/32263103062_08e877691b_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/772/31602356483_75e4d1c795_c.jpg)

More photos on my website if you are interested in such things

https://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2017/01/batman-miniatures-commission.html
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Suber on January 20, 2017, 08:42:54 AM
Dammit, all your stuff is so gorgeous :-* :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on February 08, 2017, 11:57:07 PM
A couple more marvel starter sets done:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/308/32650485761_cdb3ee8b6d_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/491/32631841862_d86d4b1d3e_b.jpg)

Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Mason on February 09, 2017, 04:08:31 PM
Oh, stop it!
You are just too good at this now.
 >:D >:D ;)

Bloody gorgeous!
 :-* :-*

Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: The Voivod on February 09, 2017, 06:01:25 PM
beautifull as always.

Sigh, that's probably another game I'll end up playing...
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: mellis1644 on February 09, 2017, 10:34:51 PM
Yeah those are wonderful. Love the blending.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on February 11, 2017, 05:12:30 PM
I'm painting a couple of sets of the DC trinity.

First are gaming standard

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2445/32717148231_379e0cebb0_b.jpg)

Then my usual standard. Still need to finish Batman.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2550/31997857744_10e04bc30d_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/344/32459807950_1e32082d83_c.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on February 11, 2017, 05:28:43 PM
Amazing! :o :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on February 11, 2017, 08:19:33 PM
Those are amazing.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on February 12, 2017, 02:40:16 PM
Batman and the finished trinity

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/383/32735258361_7d7465b4fb_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/493/32735246081_cd00ec2299_b.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Elk101 on February 12, 2017, 06:37:53 PM
They're all amazing but that Batman!  :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on February 12, 2017, 07:16:56 PM
Thanks. Batman was the easiest to paint. I sketched in the highlights with an airbrush, did some washes then finished with an outline and edge highlight. Wonder woman on the other hand was one of the most annoying models I've painted. So many little details. But future attempts should be easier.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Commander Vyper on February 12, 2017, 11:02:40 PM
Speechless!  :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Brummie Thug on February 17, 2017, 09:20:27 PM
Fabulous work
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on March 12, 2017, 10:15:16 PM
Dr Doom painted for my personal collection.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3720/33277087861_671c0e0836_z.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3785/33277093571_74a9bf191d_z.jpg)

Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: supervike on March 13, 2017, 01:31:00 AM
 Show me the puny mortal who does not tremble at the name of Doctor Doom!


Love it.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on March 13, 2017, 06:17:06 AM
Show me the puny mortal who does not tremble at the name of Oppoenttheory!


Love it.

Changed that for you! ;)

Amazing stuff!  :o How do you decide where to put highlights to do the NMMs?
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on March 13, 2017, 12:21:00 PM
Changed that for you! ;)

Amazing stuff!  :o How do you decide where to put highlights to do the NMMs?

It's basically the same as how I paint flat materials. My tutorial on iron man explains the method https://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/05/thoughts-on-painting-iron-man.html

A good book I found useful is How to Render by Scott Robertson. It goes into a lot of detail on how different materials reflect light.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on March 14, 2017, 12:33:41 AM
The last group of superheroes I'll be painting for a few weeks.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/590/32584602014_38aeabfab7_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/661/33387095836_c227107419_c.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3881/32613425733_bd08843b74_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2918/33271853142_d0fc025aff_c.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on March 14, 2017, 06:54:34 AM
Wow! :o I think the darker tone you have on Thor REALLY suits him! :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on March 14, 2017, 12:38:23 PM
Thanks.

I've also done some gaming standard batman dudes

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3683/33280294422_787aa91aed_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2894/33435830255_503a3df84e_z.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3679/33435826275_4ba02189c1_z.jpg)

view the rest here https://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2017/03/gaming-standard-batman-miniatures.html
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on March 14, 2017, 12:56:09 PM
More brilliance! :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: uti long smile on March 14, 2017, 04:09:46 PM
Bloody marvellous.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: von Lucky on March 15, 2017, 06:48:40 AM
Love the Wonderland Gang figures in particular - those whites!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on March 15, 2017, 10:48:17 AM
This is something of a special project, my first official box art commission on behalf of Crooked Dice.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/729/32633155073_6cbbfaf97d_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/575/33319213111_7b57250db5_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2855/33064142310_7fce9b911d_c.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3782/33324825651_a12dfe3f9f_c.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on March 15, 2017, 12:21:15 PM
 :o

Simply stunning, I only wish I could get whites to look that good.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Deano on March 15, 2017, 01:10:45 PM
amazing.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on March 15, 2017, 05:02:58 PM
:o

Simply stunning, I only wish I could get whites to look that good.

Yip! Any chance of giving us the secret? :)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: uti long smile on March 15, 2017, 06:16:58 PM
Very lucky to be the owner of that one. Stunning work sir!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: von Lucky on March 15, 2017, 09:44:46 PM
I think like blacks - the trick is to pair it with another colour to give a "tone". Simply stunning and those clocks are all nicely painted. Was that fun?
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on March 17, 2017, 01:01:55 AM
I think like blacks - the trick is to pair it with another colour to give a "tone". Simply stunning and those clocks are all nicely painted. Was that fun?

It was a challenge and a very intense painting experience. I don't think I've ever been so focused. I feel like my painting skill went up a few notches too.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: mellis1644 on March 17, 2017, 04:30:00 PM
Wow dude those are all amazing.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on April 26, 2017, 01:32:20 AM
I'm back on the supermens.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2865/33431060004_847665b99b_c.jpg)


Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Zeebeest on April 26, 2017, 12:20:38 PM
Amazing, simply amazing.

Greetings,

Zeebeest.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on April 27, 2017, 01:02:17 AM
Spiderman and the Punisher again because he's a badass :)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2822/33907194830_4e7685af33_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2868/33449479894_a2ec7f1bd9_c.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: supervike on April 27, 2017, 02:30:47 AM
Knight Models sure love the 'foot on rock' pose!!


These latest are fantastic!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: beefcake on April 27, 2017, 05:42:27 AM
Spiderman is hand on rock  lol

Very nice painting and congrats on the boxfront commission.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 27, 2017, 05:52:24 PM
Excellent.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on April 28, 2017, 10:59:22 AM
Simply superb
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on May 01, 2017, 03:39:42 PM
Another one.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2836/34369109545_4d53765ea8_c.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: The Voivod on May 01, 2017, 05:31:34 PM
Oh, that green is lovely.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Zeebeest on May 01, 2017, 05:39:53 PM
Ok, now you're just showing of.

No, serious, your painting skills are amazing  :o.

Greetings,

Zeebeest
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: supervike on May 01, 2017, 06:58:14 PM
Green Lantern looks GREAT!! :o :o :o

I just got that fig the other day.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on May 01, 2017, 08:27:15 PM
One of your best yet! :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 03, 2017, 06:44:55 AM
Very good. As noted above, the green glows.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on May 11, 2017, 07:17:23 PM
Dark Avengers.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4181/34597846195_e7ac7ccb22_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4187/34435794402_77fe0d46dd_b.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: von Lucky on May 11, 2017, 10:27:59 PM
Lovely transitions!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: mellis1644 on May 11, 2017, 10:45:35 PM
You continue to stun me...
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 12, 2017, 08:32:34 AM
They are very nice.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: wds0855 on May 13, 2017, 02:32:18 PM
All of these are quite fantastic, hard to pick a favorite!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on May 16, 2017, 12:38:28 AM
A few more...

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4169/34299982650_6ab57f4c48_z.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4158/33874895573_6c71fae3c0_z.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4167/33831173774_2415e64d00_z.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4158/33831165084_a855542d8b_z.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4182/33831168444_aea6c084fd_z.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4172/33831179044_55135a14f4_z.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4161/34511836342_733e436df6_z.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4176/34554225361_5bff75889d_z.jpg)

I have about 40 left on my schedule assuming I don't buy any dc models. It's been a long time since I did a superhero tutorial after all.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Zeebeest on May 16, 2017, 12:27:27 PM
Simply amazing! Especially like Aquaman.

Greetings,

Zeebeest
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: FionaWhite on May 16, 2017, 04:20:32 PM
Simply amazing! Especially like Aquaman.

Nobody likes Aquaman.  :D
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Zeebeest on May 16, 2017, 05:51:18 PM
Nobody likes Aquaman.  :D

Haha, so true, but I always wondered why.

Greetings,

Zeebeest.

Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: supervike on May 20, 2017, 12:16:30 AM
Those are just fantastic.  You are just an amazing painter.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: aircav on May 20, 2017, 10:33:50 AM
 :o :o :o :o :o Just Amazing  :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 03, 2017, 12:35:47 AM
Started on the suicide squad set.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4273/35059982595_cb83381f42_b.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 03, 2017, 09:15:42 AM
Nobody likes Aquaman.  :D
Because he is wet.

^__^
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 03, 2017, 09:17:12 AM
Started on the suicide squad set.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4273/35059982595_cb83381f42_b.jpg)
They are really good.

The sculpt and painting of Leto is excellent.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: beefcake on June 03, 2017, 11:06:35 AM
Because he is wet.

^__^
Moist
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: beefcake on June 03, 2017, 11:07:31 AM
Well that's a great start to the next page  lol
You're continuing this amazing work. Are you working on any other projects or sticking to supers.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 03, 2017, 11:57:13 AM
Well that's a great start to the next page  lol
You're continuing this amazing work. Are you working on any other projects or sticking to supers.

I have another forty or so superheros to paint this month. That includes the start of my own collection of dc dudes.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Deano on June 03, 2017, 05:10:00 PM
Excellent.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 04, 2017, 07:53:38 PM
The finished crew

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4231/34286880983_6791a103b1_b.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 05, 2017, 08:57:40 AM
Excellent.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 06, 2017, 01:24:39 AM
Here's the first of my dc collection.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4235/34993171621_7fa712dab3_c.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on June 06, 2017, 07:27:30 AM
Great stuff! :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: von Lucky on June 06, 2017, 09:46:29 AM
Cool skin tones. I have never heard of Black Adam (then again, I only really got into Antarctic Press stuff).
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 06, 2017, 10:49:04 AM
Nice paint job.

I have to admit to being too embarrassed to ask who it was.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Elk101 on June 07, 2017, 07:43:32 PM
Nice paint job.

I have to admit to being too embarrassed to ask who it was.

Apparently there's talk of Dwyane Johnson playing him in the DC movies.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: von Lucky on June 07, 2017, 08:27:33 PM
Twice!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Adam#Film
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Elk101 on June 07, 2017, 08:37:43 PM
I'm hopeful that the DC movies will pick up as I quite enjoyed Wonder Woman. I can see Johnson being pretty good value as Black Adam.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 08, 2017, 01:04:40 PM
I'd never heard of that character either but that's true of most superheroes.

Here's the suicide squad. The models were pretty fun to paint even if the character designs have all the subtlety of early 90's pro wrestlers.
 
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4276/35167118525_138663a9b6_h.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Vampifan on June 08, 2017, 02:11:51 PM
I wish I could paint half as good as that!  :'(
You, sir, a grand master!  8)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 10, 2017, 11:31:41 AM
Batfleck

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4286/35083042281_ac1d57d11b_c.jpg)

And individual photos of the joker crew and suicide squad are now on my website

https://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2017/06/joker-crew.html

https://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2017/06/suicide-squad.html
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on June 10, 2017, 01:44:30 PM
I'm running out of things to say about your painting.....so I'll just say my usual WOW! :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: supervike on June 11, 2017, 04:44:44 AM
I think Batfleck is my favorite of all the KM batmen.

And stunning job too.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Gracchus Armisurplus on June 19, 2017, 04:22:51 AM
That's the best Batfleck I've seen, usually the textured suit defies attempts to do highlights and shadows and smooth colour transitions but you've done an incredible job!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 21, 2017, 08:06:50 PM
That's the best Batfleck I've seen, usually the textured suit defies attempts to do highlights and shadows and smooth colour transitions but you've done an incredible job!

Thanks. I don't recall the suit being much of a problem. But then I paint so many these days I never have much time to dwell on any particular model for long.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4261/35320898721_08e5945ff1_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4209/34609318424_a4a33e3e5b_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4251/35320914021_1b8470097d_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4231/35064206660_31286d869e_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4256/35064216950_d9542490ee_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4207/35064222910_8bb37c69d5_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4287/34562125224_27f097db43_b.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Zeebeest on June 21, 2017, 08:59:58 PM
Incredible collection you have there.
You, sir, have some serious skill.

Colour me impressed

Greetings,
Zeebeest.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on June 22, 2017, 07:16:12 AM
Incredible collection you have there.
You, sir, have some serious skill.

Colour me impressed

Preach! :o Just WOW! :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ockman on June 22, 2017, 07:38:45 AM
They are all excellent!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 22, 2017, 08:24:02 AM
They are great.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: supervike on June 23, 2017, 11:26:41 PM
Absolutely amazing.


On an unrelated note, it's interesting to see how far the scale is off on some of these models when you see them side by side.

For instance, Catwoman next to Hawkman.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Agis on June 24, 2017, 09:00:55 AM
Simply one of the best Super collection ever seen! :o :o :o
I bow before your skills!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Brummie Thug on June 24, 2017, 09:49:11 AM
Stunning work.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 24, 2017, 10:50:21 PM
Incredible collection you have there.

Not my models sadly. My own collection is more modest in size.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4262/35342041172_2fd51a54d1_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4280/35125251190_9372a2aaee_c.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on June 25, 2017, 08:51:27 AM
I don't recognise the models, but I recognise the painting skills! :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Zeebeest on June 25, 2017, 11:25:33 AM
I don't recognise the models, but I recognise the painting skills! :-*

Shazam and Sinestro  ;)

Really love Shazam, incredibly masterfull paintjob.

Greetings,

Zeebeest.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 26, 2017, 11:40:42 PM
Lex Luthor.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4212/35387255942_523e3a28b3_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4240/34714767184_5cce83a61d_c.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Elk101 on June 27, 2017, 06:56:31 AM
You have the perfect painting style for supers. I know if I was to try and mimic it the figures would look like a badly tuned TV picture.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on June 27, 2017, 10:33:34 AM
Great colours! 8)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 27, 2017, 05:15:14 PM
Brilliant glowey effects.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 28, 2017, 05:07:33 PM
More supers.


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4237/34782488013_f7cd1754a8_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4255/35540606966_7fd4615e5f_c.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 29, 2017, 07:01:38 PM
Excellent.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 30, 2017, 01:23:20 AM
More super spam

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4213/35232906940_e16c891042_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4184/34778330304_e843c51a7d_c.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: supervike on June 30, 2017, 02:19:27 AM
Fantastic.

That Catwoman maybe one of their best sculpts yet.   
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: uti long smile on June 30, 2017, 09:06:40 AM
Wowza!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 30, 2017, 08:33:54 PM
This is the last for now and a group shot.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4136/34826065863_e7bf889147_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4253/35466990212_fbdf386d27_b.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: von Lucky on June 30, 2017, 11:41:56 PM
Stun-ning.

Is it wrong that I want to eat them? They look like pralinen.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on July 01, 2017, 07:37:55 AM
Wow! Wow! Wow! :o

Cat woman is brilliant, but the colours on Aquaman..... :o I love the paint job you've done on Supergirl, but I'm not sure I like they way the face is sculpted! :?
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Agis on July 01, 2017, 07:49:41 AM
Again, great work! :o 8)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on August 24, 2017, 02:17:33 AM
And the superhero tutorials are back https://opponenttheory.com/blog/how-to-paint-green-lantern (https://opponenttheory.com/blog/how-to-paint-green-lantern)

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/599e1ab3d482e9bdb7942c28/599e1ab4ccc5c554fc8cbc81/1503533790863/Green+lantern+30.JPG?format=750w)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on August 24, 2017, 08:45:56 AM
Excellent.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on August 24, 2017, 10:21:34 AM
Wow! That green!!! :o

Thanks for the tutorials!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Duke Donald on August 24, 2017, 02:20:16 PM
These are insanely good!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on August 26, 2017, 01:13:24 PM
wrong thread  :?
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: supervike on August 29, 2017, 01:23:13 AM
Cheers for the tutorials!!  You are an inspiration.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on August 31, 2017, 10:39:52 PM
https://opponenttheory.com/blog/how-to-paint-wonder-woman (https://opponenttheory.com/blog/how-to-paint-wonder-woman)

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/59a87ea315d5db4b8274189a/59a87ea446c3c4cd021e34ed/1504214710913/Wonder+Woman+final+10.JPG?format=1500w)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: mellis1644 on August 31, 2017, 11:07:13 PM
Wow dude...

I just want to throw away my brushes now...
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on September 01, 2017, 07:24:58 AM
Wow! :-*....that really is all I seem to say on your threads! :?
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on September 02, 2017, 06:10:23 PM
Wow, that is great.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on October 05, 2017, 01:44:07 AM
My desk is once again full of superheroes. The first completed are these rather lovely models known as the Parliament of Owls.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4497/36833533523_918eef9ddc_b.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on October 05, 2017, 06:44:03 AM
They're a hoot! :-*

I don't recognise what they're from! :?
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Steve F on October 05, 2017, 09:30:56 AM
They are a secret society that ran Gotham City for hundreds of years but only appeared in the Batman comics from 2011.

Lovely paint, again, opponenttheory.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on October 05, 2017, 11:57:37 PM
And another one from today.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4478/23669042958_e8fe5cce41_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4465/37262765040_c68c4c1592_c.jpg)

Quite pleased with this one  :)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Duke Donald on October 06, 2017, 12:21:06 AM
Quite pleased with this one  :)

That's understandable! The painting of the cape is particularly amazing!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: supervike on October 06, 2017, 09:31:45 PM
I'm running out of adjectives....Simply amazing.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: beefcake on October 06, 2017, 11:09:47 PM
Beautiful work as always.

They're a hoot! :-*

Oh my... ;)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: clanmac on October 07, 2017, 12:02:07 AM
Ye gods that's good.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on October 07, 2017, 06:43:30 AM
Oh my... ;)

Sorry.....it was early morning and I hadn’t had my first coffe yet! ;)

Opponenttheory, you really are one of my favourite painters at the moment! Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: horridperson on October 07, 2017, 08:54:04 PM
They all look amazing but I especially like your Court of Owls!  Looking at the unpainted models I thought they would make for a dull assembly.  Your choice of colours give each of the figures a character all their own.   
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on October 10, 2017, 01:34:42 AM
Sorry.....it was early morning and I hadn’t had my first coffe yet! ;)

Opponenttheory, you really are one of my favourite painters at the moment! Keep up the good work!

Cheers! I really appreciate the comments.

They all look amazing but I especially like your Court of Owls!  Looking at the unpainted models I thought they would make for a dull assembly.  Your choice of colours give each of the figures a character all their own.   

Yeah, the models don't look that interesting but they have a nice mix of details and smooth areas that provide a satisfying technical challenge to paint.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on October 30, 2017, 06:41:19 PM
Amazons of Themyscira

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4496/38045752511_37474e1fa2_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4494/38014665522_b7f56c5d0f_b.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: mellis1644 on October 30, 2017, 08:17:38 PM
Wow... I wish I was somewhere close to your skill level. I try and enjoy my painting but I'm not even in the same ball park.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on October 31, 2017, 08:13:15 AM
Wow!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on November 03, 2017, 12:36:52 AM
More photos on my website here (https://opponenttheory.com/blog/2017/11/2/dc-and-marvel-superhero-commission)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4499/24084017498_40c003457f_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4476/37225905954_26b1f3aca2_z.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4444/24084020968_e6ce7b75ac_z.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4513/37904490902_e4e33ba506_z.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on November 03, 2017, 02:59:09 AM
Stunning as usual! :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ockman on November 03, 2017, 05:51:16 AM
Blah, blah, blah, GENIUS! Blah, blah, blah, AMAZING WORK! Blah, blah, blah, OUTSTANDING!

I can't even write feedback anymore. This is just too good.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: aircav on November 06, 2017, 10:27:03 AM
 :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on November 06, 2017, 03:44:52 PM
Nice.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on November 17, 2017, 12:04:30 PM
Here are some gaming standard blackgate prisoners. I used synthetic brushes to paint these. I've wanted to make the switch for some time but finding brushes that weren't totally rubbish wasn't easy. These turned out okay given the circumstances but the higher quality stuff might prove to be difficult.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4525/26703996879_05df2d6168_c.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ockman on November 17, 2017, 12:19:47 PM
Your gaming standard would be my masterpiece...
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: aircav on November 17, 2017, 02:43:20 PM
More stunning work  :o :o :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: beefcake on November 17, 2017, 07:05:38 PM
Yeah, I guess they turned out okay... You sir are crazy. Those are amazing.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Legionnaire on November 17, 2017, 10:24:49 PM
My gosh  :o :o :o

I am (almost) speechless!!! Stunning perfect work sir!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on November 25, 2017, 01:34:57 AM
More gaming standard. I'm really liking how easy these new resin models are to prepare.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4521/37874910544_70b00c9c0c_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4529/24752502458_7c8aa8749b_b.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: von Lucky on November 25, 2017, 01:46:39 AM
Lovely.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on November 25, 2017, 10:05:47 AM
Excellent
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ockman on November 25, 2017, 05:34:18 PM
Pure gold.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Duke Donald on November 26, 2017, 08:06:52 PM
Uncanny!

I simply cannot understand how one can paint like that!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on January 09, 2018, 11:43:55 AM
First paintint tutorial of the year is for Zatanna (http://"https://opponenttheory.com/blog/how-to-paint-zatanna")

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5a542ac6e4966b16d14f40d1/5a542ac6419202695f3cd7ce/1515465482399/Zatanna+50.JPG?format=600w)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 09, 2018, 01:48:34 PM
Excellent.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: audrey on January 09, 2018, 06:09:16 PM
Wonderful! I appreciate the tutorial, especially seeing how you painted her hosiery.

-A
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ockman on January 09, 2018, 07:15:23 PM
Wonderful!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on January 10, 2018, 01:17:45 PM
Another tutorial: Constantine (http://"https://opponenttheory.com/blog/2018/1/10/how-to-paint-constantine-from-dc-superheroes")

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5a5610fd9140b79f61d1d5bb/5a5610fd085229d58d0909a5/1515589904520/Constantine+50.JPG?format=600w)

Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on January 13, 2018, 12:41:24 AM
A few more models for this week:

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5a57f38f0d92975070deff58/5a5951b8c83025fbb00be7bc/1515803076485/Deathstroke+10.JPG?format=600w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5a57f38f0d92975070deff58/5a5951d88165f5b7c1ab8feb/1515803638461/Jason+Blood+10.JPG?format=600w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5a57f38f0d92975070deff58/5a5951c24192024b3f5e6a68/1515803638433/Hawkman+10.JPG?format=600w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5a57f38f0d92975070deff58/5a5951f60d9297fec768ab98/1515803638812/Red+Hood+10.JPG?format=600w)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: supervike on January 13, 2018, 02:00:28 AM
just wonderful.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on January 13, 2018, 07:35:03 AM
Fantastic! :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: uti long smile on January 13, 2018, 02:39:10 PM
Beautiful.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on January 15, 2018, 12:32:12 PM
Deathstroke tutorial

https://opponenttheory.com/blog/deathstroke-painting-guide

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5a5c9e42085229750fc12ebc/5a5c9e4471c10bca134331d2/1516019297722/Deathstroke+10.JPG?format=600w)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: aircav on January 17, 2018, 07:21:08 AM
 :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 17, 2018, 09:26:52 AM
Excellent.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on January 19, 2018, 12:08:13 PM
So I guess these are some kind of alternate reality supers.

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5a57f38f0d92975070deff58/5a61defc4192024afb7259c4/1516363575348/Crime+syndicate+10.JPG?format=1024w)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on January 19, 2018, 06:25:53 PM
Stunning! :o Amazing colours!

I don’t recognise the lassie?
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: FionaWhite on January 19, 2018, 06:54:48 PM
Stunning! :o Amazing colours!

I don’t recognise the lassie?

I think that's Superwoman, one of the (probably many) evil alternate reality versions of Wonder Woman.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Sir Dryden on January 20, 2018, 04:12:20 AM
Damn... o_o o_o o_o

This could be the best brushwork I've ever seen. Best Supers I've ever seen, that's for sure. The "gaming standard" ones are miles above anything I'll ever paint! Can't wait to see some more.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on January 22, 2018, 02:44:33 AM
Damn... o_o o_o o_o

This could be the best brushwork I've ever seen. Best Supers I've ever seen, that's for sure. The "gaming standard" ones are miles above anything I'll ever paint! Can't wait to see some more.

Thanks, I appreciate the comments.

I switched to using synthetic brushes only, something I wanted to do a long time ago but was worried that my painting would suffer. It's hard enough trying to earn a living as a miniature painter without putting myself at a disadvantage. The first couple of weeks were slow going but I made adjustments, learnt a few new techniques and I'd say now I'm a better painter.  :)

Here is the Zod squad

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/t/5a654ac1652dea6b6a2f526c/1516587749012/General+zod+painting+tutorial?format=800w)

And a tutorial of how I painted them

https://opponenttheory.com/blog/general-zod-tutorial
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on February 11, 2018, 02:36:29 PM
I was sent this Killer Croc model from Monolith as a promotion for their upcoming kickstarter campaign. Given the more comic book style of the sculpt I thought I'd give him an appropriate painting.

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5a80539971c10b61a5d3cdcf/5a805399e2c48393c5f3995c/1518359481246/Killer+croc+20.JPG?format=600w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5a80539971c10b61a5d3cdcf/5a80539aec212d8118f65dc1/1518359482838/Killer+croc+21.JPG?format=600w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5a80539971c10b61a5d3cdcf/5a8053b9e4966bd4a41e7493/1518359511239/Killer+croc+22.JPG?format=600w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5a80539971c10b61a5d3cdcf/5a8053ba4192024c49957449/1518359512920/Killer+croc+23.JPG?format=600w)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Agis on February 11, 2018, 02:42:00 PM
Top notch as always, I really lile your choice of colours!
Not to mention the flawless execution...  ;)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Bloggard on February 15, 2018, 06:51:44 PM
gosh the lizard works brilliantly - love the comic-art 'inking' effect.
but then your work is amazing all 'round.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Elk101 on February 15, 2018, 09:08:59 PM
Sharp highlights.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on February 16, 2018, 11:15:28 AM
Nice.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on March 10, 2018, 01:52:47 PM
I painted some things

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5aa3d7b00d92979ac93fc570/5aa3d85353450a41560ea903/1520689514403/Steppenwolf+11.JPG?format=800w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5aa12147ec212dcf8e729975/5aa1219471c10bdd94dd399e/1520509356978/Wonder+woman+10.JPG?format=800w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5aa12147ec212dcf8e729975/5aa1216f24a694618513bed4/1520509333030/Wonder+woman+12.JPG?format=800w)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Agis on March 10, 2018, 03:06:58 PM
Whoahh, simply whoahh!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: supervike on March 11, 2018, 04:14:41 AM
I second what Agis said... :o :o :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on March 13, 2018, 08:36:13 PM
Super ladies.

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5aa834c7e4966b2fc583202b/5aa835090d9297e66de7a147/1520973105160/Starfire+11+%281%29.JPG?format=600w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5aa7a714652dea049804b662/5aa7a723419202c439f39ff8/1520936756562/Catwoman+12.JPG?format=600w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5aa7239824a69449dc2d6343/5aa723ab652dea2599a6730b/1520903098908/Supergirl+10.JPG?format=600w)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Bob Hume on March 13, 2018, 10:14:58 PM
Well, she's hot!   ;D
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Agis on March 14, 2018, 11:09:24 AM
All three are hot! ;)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: leegwonfu on March 16, 2018, 02:57:40 AM
I agree with all the accolades! The level of painting that you've achieved is stratospheric. Simply beautiful work.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: supervike on March 18, 2018, 01:30:00 AM
That Catwoman is my favorite KM sculpt.  They just captured her essence so perfectly.  Your painted captures her soul!! :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Elk101 on April 02, 2018, 09:04:45 PM
Cracking stuff. I'm sure the new Knight Models' Harry Potter figures are painted in your style! You wouldn't happen to have been involved would you?  :D
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on April 03, 2018, 03:10:27 AM
Nothing to do with me, sadly.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Elk101 on April 03, 2018, 07:55:59 AM
Nothing to do with me, sadly.

Shame, you would definitely have made a brilliant job of them. The highlighting is very similar to your style which made me think you might have been involved.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on April 03, 2018, 11:33:49 PM
That'll be because I've been copying their excellent studio paintings for the several hundred superhero models I've done over the past couple of years.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Elk101 on April 04, 2018, 07:33:01 AM
That'll be because I've been copying their excellent studio paintings for the several hundred superhero models I've done over the past couple of years.

 lol
I wish I could do that as well as you then!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on April 21, 2018, 11:32:34 PM
Team Lexcorp.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/791/41609483781_a3490ceffd_b.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: von Lucky on April 22, 2018, 04:38:55 AM
Those greens - did you mix both yellow and white into those highlights?
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 22, 2018, 08:18:19 AM
Those greens - did you mix both yellow and white into those highlights?
His secret recipe involves kryptonite!

Still wow!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Duke Donald on April 22, 2018, 02:08:47 PM
The Lexcorp team paintjob is amazing even for for your standards. I don't even vaguely understand how one can achieve such results!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on April 22, 2018, 09:26:06 PM
Those greens - did you mix both yellow and white into those highlights?

Normally I use a mix of yellow and white but in this instance I went with white only. The lighting is so dramatic on these guys that painting them was much easier than on models with more subtle colour transitions. I still have the warsuit Lex Luthor to paint so I'll try to write up a tutorial for him.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: von Lucky on April 23, 2018, 01:12:30 PM
Cool, thanks. Looking at them again: friggin' amazing - you are a pro.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on April 27, 2018, 02:58:43 AM
Tutorial is up:

https://opponenttheory.com/blog/2018/4/26/how-to-paint-lex-luthor-warsuit (https://opponenttheory.com/blog/2018/4/26/how-to-paint-lex-luthor-warsuit)


(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/t/5ae27fae1ae6cf7022a0deb4/1524793306006/Lex+Corp+20.JPG?format=800w)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on April 27, 2018, 08:49:05 AM
Stunning! :o And thanks for the tute!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on April 27, 2018, 09:47:55 AM
My mind is always blown when looking at your miniatures.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 03, 2018, 04:21:48 PM
Is this the man I've been waiting for?

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5b13ea1aaa4a99a4051e5e0a/5b13eb24aa4a99a4051e7825/1528032161967/Superman+10.JPG?format=600w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5b13ea1aaa4a99a4051e5e0a/5b13ea9a562fa731e9775cd9/1528032030467/Superman+13.JPG?format=600w)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5b13ea1aaa4a99a4051e5e0a/5b13ea216d2a73dbd1f7782d/1528031908184/Superman+14.JPG?format=600w)
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Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: aircav on June 03, 2018, 10:29:41 PM
 :o :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on June 04, 2018, 12:33:19 PM
Incredible work  :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 10, 2018, 02:37:52 AM
A few more from this week.

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5b1c7e5b88251b5f8fa20073/5b1c7e896d2a73a4cf2cee6d/1528594093321/Shazam.JPG?format=600w)
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Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: aircav on June 10, 2018, 08:13:59 AM
Stunning  :o :o 8) 8) :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 10, 2018, 09:04:52 AM
No idea who they are but they look really great (I lack knowledge of the characters).

Does the last one speak in rhyming couplets?
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on June 10, 2018, 09:50:04 AM
Stunning painting! :-* Those colours.....! :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: fergal on June 11, 2018, 02:22:27 PM
These are mindbogglingly wonderful.  You sir are a true artist.  I really enjoy your sharing these, thank you!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on June 11, 2018, 04:55:10 PM
 :o :o :o Incredible :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 29, 2018, 09:09:38 PM
Been a bit of a slow couple of months but I finally have some new things to post.

First up is a tutorial for batgirl

https://opponenttheory.com/blog/2018/6/29/batgirl-painting-tutorial

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5b362f72562fa7394acc8c63/5b362f72758d46d1dca66437/1530277760435/Batgirl+10.JPG?format=600w)


Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 30, 2018, 09:03:28 AM
Another lovely paint job. Not completely convinced about the pose ^__^.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 30, 2018, 12:47:08 PM
Yeah, the pose is terrible. It's a given that the ankle will snap and a reinforcing pin is essential. But that's a feature of many of km's female models and this has only gotten worse since the switch to super fragile resin.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on July 05, 2018, 01:06:30 PM
Hawkman tutorial (https://opponenttheory.com/blog/2018/7/5/hawkman-painting-tutorial)

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/t/5b3e04e98a922db5a55b213c/1530791163412/Hawkman+20.JPG?format=800w)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on July 05, 2018, 01:34:12 PM
Brilliant! :-* Thanks for that! 8)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on September 17, 2018, 01:24:23 AM
Hello leadaventurers.

Well, I had a bit of a rubbish summer, and didn't feel like spending much time on the internet. I did get to paint a few superheroes and even wrote a few tutorials (Deadman (https://opponenttheory.com/blog/2018/8/13/deadman-painting-tutorial), Black Orchid (https://opponenttheory.com/blog/2018/8/18/black-orchid-painting-tutorial), and Swamp Thing (https://opponenttheory.com/blog/swamp-thing-painting-tutorial))

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1876/43986041774_6cb708beb4_b.jpg)

I also painted these Lobos which turned out okay.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1891/30360276928_24dbb6bbf6_b.jpg)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ockman on September 17, 2018, 09:40:44 AM
Sorry to hear that you had a rubbish summer.

Those models are as awesome as always, though!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on September 17, 2018, 09:45:50 AM
Nice painting.

I hope things are better.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on September 18, 2018, 01:23:06 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: aircav on September 18, 2018, 07:32:23 AM
Well your bad summer hasn't affected your painting abilities, these are as amazing as alway, if not better.
 Hope life is treating you better  :D
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Morgull on September 18, 2018, 07:49:02 AM
Amazing painting job. I fall in love with Black Orchid  :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: von Lucky on September 18, 2018, 11:06:56 AM
I agree - lovely stuff and hope things are on the up.

The links to the tutorials have gone a little skew-whiff though (easy fix that's adding an extre "http").
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Cait Sidhe on September 18, 2018, 01:49:52 PM
I also painted these Lobos which turned out okay.

 ;D If my minis turned out that okay I would quit painting cause I reached the peak.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: mellis1644 on September 18, 2018, 01:53:56 PM
;D If my minis turned out that okay I would quit painting cause I reached the peak.

Yeah my version of OK and opponenttheory's are I think on different scales, as there is no comparison...

Great work as well.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on September 19, 2018, 03:02:44 AM
;D If my minis turned out that okay I would quit painting cause I reached the peak.

I forgot to put a  ;) at the end of that sentence.


I agree - lovely stuff and hope things are on the up.

The links to the tutorials have gone a little skew-whiff though (easy fix that's adding an extre "http").

Fixed, thanks!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Michka on October 08, 2018, 04:04:58 PM
That last Superman is fantastic!!! Absolutely outstanding!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Bloggard on October 09, 2018, 12:42:31 PM
it really is unnecessary to single out figures in thread like this ... but ... the black orchid paint-job above is especially brilliant to my eyes I must say.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on February 26, 2019, 12:47:01 AM
Been a long time since I had any superheroes to post.

You can get a different look on a video I made

https://youtu.be/tp0stD1Y18E


(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/5c748840eb39313c7a644db2/5c748841f9619aba56e5e3fc/1551140962103/Atrocitus+10.JPG?format=1000w)

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And I guess I forgot to post these:


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Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: DivisMal on February 26, 2019, 07:14:01 AM
I’m simply stunned on your perfect painting on these very nimble minis.  :o :o  incredible!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on February 26, 2019, 07:35:37 AM
Those are amazing.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Bloggard on February 26, 2019, 11:13:47 AM
yep, jaw-dropping as ever  :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: clanmac on February 26, 2019, 11:30:28 AM
Ye gods, those are ridiculously good. That beige coat - wow.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: aircav on February 26, 2019, 11:52:16 AM
 :o :-* :o :-* :o :-* :o :-* :o :-* :o :-* :o :-* :o :-* :o :-* :o :-* :o :-*
JUST AMAZING
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on February 27, 2019, 12:56:25 AM
Thanks. I've started my own collection and hopefully they'll turn out as well.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Deano on February 27, 2019, 06:51:46 AM
These are all excellent.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: mellis1644 on February 28, 2019, 03:11:03 PM
Amazing as always.  :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on November 22, 2019, 11:36:49 AM
In preparation for the release of the new Marvel game I decided to try my hand at some comic style painting again. Rather than start from scratch I thought it would be better to convert already painting models as a way to gain insight between the styles and it was an interesting exercise in understanding form and contrast. I've posted the photos in order of painting so you can see the progression. Some came out better than others and I think I still need more work before I'm confident of getting a consistent result.
 
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Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Bloggard on November 22, 2019, 03:36:05 PM
amazing skill and very clever effect.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: von Lucky on November 22, 2019, 08:53:29 PM
Tight (both your painting and... their tights).
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: The Voivod on December 14, 2019, 11:23:46 PM
Lovely stuff as always.
For some reason the green arrow really stands out to me. Wonderfull how you managed to get so much interesting hues and still have it look the same green all over.

I'm ordering the Marvel game myself shortly and having a try at some superheroes as well. Never been much of a DC boy. Can't wait.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on January 10, 2020, 01:35:00 PM
Here's the first of what will hopefully be several marvel crisis core sets that I paint:

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Individual photos on my website:

opponenttheory.com/blog/2020/1/10/marvel-crisis-protocol-core-set (http://opponenttheory.com/blog/2020/1/10/marvel-crisis-protocol-core-set)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: ichwillauch on January 10, 2020, 01:55:42 PM
as usual, simply outstanding and amazing paintjob!!!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on January 10, 2020, 03:16:04 PM
Jaw hits the floor!!.....WOW! :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 10, 2020, 06:30:41 PM
Very nice work.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: syrinx0 on January 11, 2020, 04:07:01 AM
Beautiful work!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Colonel Tubby on January 11, 2020, 06:55:26 PM
Wow! Have to say the shine on Cap's shield looks great!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Malebolgia on January 13, 2020, 10:13:01 AM
You should paint for AMG, these are waaaaaaaay better than the studio paintjobs!
Fantastic man. Having assembled 7 out of the 10 I know how shallow the detail is on these, which makes the paintjobs even more awesome.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on January 13, 2020, 11:46:19 AM
Thanks for the kind comments.

You should paint for AMG, these are waaaaaaaay better than the studio paintjobs!
Fantastic man. Having assembled 7 out of the 10 I know how shallow the detail is on these, which makes the paintjobs even more awesome.

I suspect Dallas Kemp could paint better if he wanted.

And yes the details are a struggle to deal with especially since I like to use relatively thick paints. Iron Man took about three attempts to get right and by the end I had to use a reference image to locate the panel lines.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Malebolgia on January 13, 2020, 12:31:32 PM
He might be able to paint better, but I wonder if he can get that spot-on superhero look you always manage to get.

And no...I'm not looking forwards to painting mine I must say...and I think the assembly is terrible too. I think I never disliked assembling miniatures as much as with these.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: The Voivod on January 19, 2020, 10:17:25 AM
Agreed Malebolgia.

I've been looking forward to these models untill I starter painting them. The sculpts are really cool and lovely poses, but I had to dunk a model in alcohol for the first time in a long while to clean it.
Assemly wasn't to bad overall, except for Iron man and ultron which had several parts that where very similar and took me a while to figure out how each leg would go together and where I should put it. For the price of the mini's I was expecting more, but I a huge marvel fanboy.
The game is fun enough, though.

Back to the topic of the thread, this is jawdropping as ususal. I hope mine come out 1/4 as nice and I'll be very happy indeed.

Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 19, 2020, 03:00:28 PM
Are they in "By Yan Lo's Beard" territory?
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Malebolgia on January 20, 2020, 08:07:33 AM
Meh, that's an overtalked piece of plastic. The thing is that they feel unnecessarily complex and they can be improved. If you compare these to Games Workshop plastics, AMG can improve their plastics a lot. They're not bad, but they're not great gateway models. And with a license like this they should be nice and easy to assemble. I can imagine this will attract people new to the hobby simply because it's Marvel and comes with a nice and shiny boxed set. But the assembly will be very daunting for beginners.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Bloggard on February 02, 2020, 10:46:07 PM
bloomin' marvellous ( ;) )  captain america's shield ...  :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 14, 2020, 09:04:44 PM
So I'm a bit behind with my posting. This time around though it's because I've been too busy! Between painting for 10 hours a day and keeping up with everything that's going I've not had time for anything else. Things are starting to settle down and not having to chase after work is freeing up some mental energy so I'll be catching up with all of my finished projects soon enough.

First up are some more Marvel Crisis models. Still not convinced with these, assembly is so annoying and the details are very soft. That said Thor and Valkyrie were quite fun to do and are probably my favourites so far.

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Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: syrinx0 on June 15, 2020, 02:39:39 AM
Very nice work.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on June 15, 2020, 07:01:36 AM
Fantastic! :o I think Venom may be my favourite, but Hulks purple trousers are outstanding too!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on June 15, 2020, 09:08:35 AM
Just superb, yur paint jobs make them look like detailed resin minis.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 17, 2020, 01:58:03 PM
Thanks guys!

Here are more superheroes this time from Knight Models:

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In case you are wondering, Killer Moth and Kite-Man. These were also the first of the new rubbery models from KM that I've had the pleasure of painting  lol
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 17, 2020, 09:12:02 PM
Nice work.

My only knowledge of Kite Man is from the animated Harley Quinn series.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on June 21, 2020, 07:00:23 PM
Here are the last of my superheroes for a little while.

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More photos on my website https://opponenttheory.com/blog/2020/6/20/dc-superhero-commission
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: syrinx0 on June 21, 2020, 10:37:37 PM
Fantastic work on this new set.  I really like your gallery implementation with all the different picture angles.  It's a great way to show off all your hard work.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Kieron on June 23, 2020, 08:53:17 PM
Well that's 26 pages of intimidating images.

Fantastic work!
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: beefcake on June 24, 2020, 05:28:13 AM
Lovely lovely work as usual... Kite man, lol
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Giger on June 27, 2020, 02:01:51 AM
Simply outstanding
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Bloggard on August 02, 2020, 02:25:22 PM
amazing as ever.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on August 13, 2020, 10:50:12 AM
Brill! :-*
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on August 31, 2020, 01:49:56 AM
Some more superheroes/villans:

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More photos on my website as usual https://opponenttheory.com/blog/2020/8/30/marvel-crisis-protocol-commission-part-3

I've also managed to paint a model for myself! First one for the year!

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Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on August 31, 2020, 06:57:04 AM
Stunning work! :o :o :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: NurgleHH on August 31, 2020, 01:14:05 PM
Your painting style is very great, comic light. The colours are very brigth and shiny. Do you use "normal" colours or special colours???
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on September 01, 2020, 02:37:21 AM
I mostly use regular hobby paints (vallejo model color, scale color and a few others). I do have some artist paints and inks but I find them difficult to incorporate into my process and whilst they have some interesting properties I could do without them.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Easy E on September 01, 2020, 06:06:58 PM
Wow, Kiteman..... I want one.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on September 04, 2020, 11:31:47 AM
Another one for the collection.

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Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: mellis1644 on October 07, 2020, 04:47:15 PM
Wow... just wow.  :o

great work
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: opponenttheory on January 04, 2022, 08:15:28 PM
Hello leadadventure! I guess it's been a while since I last posted. 2021 was a good year overall but I had too many things that required my attention and that's not something I have a lot of. One of those things was to improve the quality of my painting which isn't necessarily an easy thing to do and what I found was most of my progress was done when walking the dogs and I didn't have anything to distract my thoughts. In order to put my ideas into practice I really got back into painting as a hobby something I haven't been able to do since I started painting for money. As much as I enjoy the commissions they do require a certain amount of efficiency and consistency whereas painting for myself provides and opportunity to take things slowly, make mistakes and revisit the model at a later date. It was a fun experience and the end result was a nice looking collection of models and a better understanding of how this miniature painting works.

Here is my finished mcp collection along with closeups of a few favorites:

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/b73642cf-03f2-4cc3-a933-4c8bd1461c5b/MCP100.JPG?format=1500w)
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/1636304251676-5IDX2G856OF2XHCXW6SR/Angela+10.JPG?format=750w)
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/1636305110043-B9LKQTH2VUW3M406OYKS/Ghost+rider+10.JPG?format=750w)
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/1636305171451-HOUAAX6IXQQ4OB78AS3L/Green+Goblin+10.JPG?format=750w)
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/1636305631754-GRDA5GAKO9YR9SPY6SIA/Taskmaster+10.JPG?format=750w)
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/1636305513778-TG6M4JK43YXP5E6HRLXG/Scarlet+witch+10.JPG?format=750w)
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59715c1e9de4bbfe8d824561/1636305137074-5U22XI5TUV8117SO8T1A/Ghost+spider+10.JPG?format=750w)
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: NotifyGrout on January 05, 2022, 12:43:44 AM
To quote Outkast, so fresh and so clean. Much respect to your brush skills  :o
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Bloggard on January 08, 2022, 06:59:36 PM
what a magnificent collection. You're a master.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Bythtron on December 27, 2023, 11:59:45 AM
These look real great.
Title: Re: opponenttheory's superheroes
Post by: Andym on December 29, 2023, 11:03:40 AM
Wow! What a collection! I don’t think I’ve ever seen soo many good miniatures in one persons collection! Stunning! :-*