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Title: Gil-Galad
Post by: CyberAlien312 on 04 July 2013, 01:53:46 PM

Hi there,
Since I needed to paint a miniature of Gil-Galad with a white cloak for a painting competition, I tried a bit of experimenting with different colours on my Gil-Galad miniature. Instead of going for the gold/blue high elf colours of the official GW miniature, I chose to go for a dark metal, inspired by the Hobbit: an unexpected journey, and red fabric. I also painted his hair blonde instead of dark brown.
Here's the finished miniature:
(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg624/CyberAlien312/Gil-Galad1_zps8e73cfe2.png) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/CyberAlien312/media/Gil-Galad1_zps8e73cfe2.png.html)
(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg624/CyberAlien312/Gil-Galad2_zps061e2ea5.png) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/CyberAlien312/media/Gil-Galad2_zps061e2ea5.png.html)
(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg624/CyberAlien312/Gil-Galad3_zps826ac214.png) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/CyberAlien312/media/Gil-Galad3_zps826ac214.png.html)
(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg624/CyberAlien312/Gil-Galad4_zps62984b19.png) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/CyberAlien312/media/Gil-Galad4_zps62984b19.png.html)

Title: Re: Gil-Galad
Post by: Neldoreth on 04 July 2013, 02:16:15 PM

It turned out very well, and the colour scheme works! Nice job here!

n.

Title: Re: Gil-Galad
Post by: DeafNala on 04 July 2013, 02:28:33 PM

EXCELLENT brushwork & color choices...the red in particular adds a certain something to the mini. GREAT WORK!

Title: Re: Gil-Galad
Post by: Doomhippie on 04 July 2013, 03:48:39 PM

Since Gil-Galad actually did have blonde hair I think it's only fair to paint him that way. Just because PJ didn't look at his ancestry doesn't mean we have to ignore it...  :D

Title: Re: Gil-Galad
Post by: Monster on 04 July 2013, 11:09:22 PM

Great mini! I think it's good to break away from the official paint schemes sometimes. Nice base too. :)

Title: Re: Gil-Galad
Post by: OLeary on 04 July 2013, 11:49:15 PM

Oh yeah, the white worked. It almost has a pearl look to it, which I really like. Best wishes on the competition!

Title: Re: Gil-Galad
Post by: Little Odo on 05 July 2013, 07:36:09 AM

Doomhippie got it - the blonde works very well. I also agree with OLeary in that your white turned out really nice - very ethereal looking. Great job and best of luck in the competition.

Title: Re: Gil-Galad
Post by: Funghy-Fipps on 05 July 2013, 08:16:17 AM

Very pleasing. I very much like the older, Perry-sculpted GW LotR stuff.

Title: Re: Gil-Galad
Post by: Jevenkah on 05 July 2013, 08:26:26 AM

The white looks great! I love the shading. The coloring in the blonde hair is wonderful as well.

Jevenkah
And Good Luck!

Title: Re: Gil-Galad
Post by: CyberAlien312 on 05 July 2013, 04:45:15 PM

Thanks, all of you!  :)