Tom Meier/Thunderbolt Mountain NEW DeafNala: In Living Colour 6-04-13

[OLeary]

Currently I am working on two project that do not allow for leeway in choice of colour. My Old West Knuckleduster series and my Gripping Beast Vikings have to be painted in a particular way as they are historical in nature. Whilst working on those two projects I thought it would be nice to indulge myself with a project that was whimsical and fun.

Naturally I opened up my box of goodies from Thunderbolt Mountain. What better way to play in the world of Fantasy than with some lovely sculpts by Tom Meier.

I've chosen his Ballerina Fairy Princess Infantry that he sculpted for his daughter http://www.thunderboltmountain.com/products/4202-ballerina-fairy-princess-infantry.

And to give those little ladies something to battle, I chose a classic Goblin from his 30mm range Goblins http://www.thunderboltmountain.com/products/8511-goblin-archer-firing




I've applied only a base coat to their clothing and just begun to do a little highlighting.



I've applied only primer to these three.



This is a beautiful sculpt. The face is highly detailed and rendered in such a way as to convey a sense of ferocity. The musculature in his body is exquisite. I have applied a base coat of Reaper Meadow Green and then lightly applied a wash of Reaper Face Wash combined with a small amount of black from Secret Weapon. This will allow me to work up from the musculature slowly whilst maintaining the definition of the sculpt.



This should give you some idea of scale and also show you the contrast between the figures. One delicate and seemingly fragile and the other bulky and strong.

I will be scratchbuilding a fantasy terrain to tell a story.

My approach will be that of myself as a little girl who read fairy tales and dreamed magical dreams. The dreams of a child sitting outside in the woods playing make believe by herself. To that end the terrain will consist of oversized flowers, foliage and perhaps a mushroom or two.

This project will take me some time to complete as my painting table is a bit crowded at the moment. I will update as I am able.

[Mister Rab]

the terrain will consist of ... a mushroom or two.

  Deafnala's influence is spreading like a cloud of spores!

(nice painting so far, by the way!)

[The Dozing Dragon]

Brilliant sculpts....looking forward to seeing this develop!

[hjorhrafn]

I have to say I quite like your painting style and the sense of fun you bring to your project posts here. While I tend to choose earthier colors for my (rare) paint jobs, I enjoy your choice of vibrancy and whimsy. It will be fun to see this progress.

[Imp522]

Looks like a fun project, Painting so far looks good.

[Jevenkah]

Fantastic Anne! Teshub & I are also in love with Tom Meier's sculpts. (Slug-Eat-Your-Face which he made for his son is a household favorite.)

Love to see what you're doing with the goblin in particular. He looks like he would fit in with our world well.

I think I have neglected to mention how much I enjoy the stories that go with your paints. They turn a figure into a character.

Can't wait to see the terrain as well!
Jevenkah

[DeafNala]

This has VERY COOL & IMAGINATIVE potential...fits with your style.
If you need any Mushroom assistance let me know; I'd be delighted to help.

[OLeary]

Deafnala's influence is spreading like a cloud of spores!

(nice painting so far, by the way!)

Thank you so much. He has offered to assist me with my mushrooms and I am inclined to accept.

Brilliant sculpts....looking forward to seeing this develop!

The sculpts are stunning. The expression Mr. Meier has put into these little faces is nothing short of brilliant. I hope my brush can do them justice.

I have to say I quite like your painting style and the sense of fun you bring to your project posts here. While I tend to choose earthier colors for my (rare) paint jobs, I enjoy your choice of vibrancy and whimsy. It will be fun to see this progress.

Thank you. This will be a nice diversion for me while I work on other things. I'm looking forward to doing the terrain as I hope to make that explode with colour.

Looks like a fun project, Painting so far looks good.

Thank you.

Fantastic Anne! Teshub & I are also in love with Tom Meier's sculpts. (Slug-Eat-Your-Face which he made for his son is a household favorite.)

Love to see what you're doing with the goblin in particular. He looks like he would fit in with our world well.

I think I have neglected to mention how much I enjoy the stories that go with your paints. They turn a figure into a character.

Can't wait to see the terrain as well!
Jevenkah

Thunderbolt is my favorite place to shop. I'm almost done buying the entire Wood Elf collection to go with my High Elves. I'm going to buy the Byzantines as well so I can compete in the Analogue Painting Challenge this Winter. They will be my showpiece for the competition. 

Being Irish, the storytelling comes quite naturally. Amongst other things, I am a published poet.

This has VERY COOL & IMAGINATIVE potential...fits with your style.
If you need any Mushroom assistance let me know; I'd be delighted to help.

I would be most honoured to work with you sir.  I do believe that we may be a bit alike in spirit!

[OLeary]

I did these little guys up some time ago and they could be used in this project as well.

They are Bushwoolies from the Savage and Sparkle collection http://www.thunderboltmountain.com/products/4004-bushwoolies

These little guys were only $2.50.

[Blackwolf]

Lovely work And lovely idea

I have some Tom Meier goblins from the 70s (thankyou Heldrak,thankyou Leadabestos ) and they still stand up(to my eyes anyway). I'll have to get some of the new ones
   Cheers

   Guy

[OLeary]

Lovely work And lovely idea

I have some Tom Meier goblins from the 70s (thankyou Heldrak,thankyou Leadabestos ) and they still stand up(to my eyes anyway). I'll have to get some of the new ones
   Cheers

   Guy

Thank you Guy. You really should take a look at these. He's got this style and also a Heavy Goblin, bigger, meaner, beefier. There are also Goblins mounted on wolves. After I've bought all his Wood Elves, I'm going to start in on the Goblin Collection.

[DeafNala]

It's been a long time since I checked out the Thunderbolt Mountain's stuff; the Brushwoolies have single hand(foot)edly changed that. Those Little Guys are  FANTASTIC...with a matching paint job. I'm sure they'd get on well with my Mushrooms.
The Mushrooms in the background are REALLY COOL! GREAT WORK all around!

I would be most honoured to work with you sir.

 

I think that contributing to your project would be a lot of fun...also add some purpose for all those Mushrooms I love to make.

I do believe that we may be a bit alike in spirit!

There does seem to be a kindred spirit thing here...you have my condolences.

[Conquistador]

I am beyond jealous about your painting skills.         

And that is a good thing.   

And yes, every character needs a back story unless it is a "mass army" trooper (writing 400 plus stories for my Der Kriegspieler and 1970's Ral Partha Dwarf soldiers much less their contemporary goblin foes isn't happening...) to make it "real" in one's mind.  I think even "army leaders" for war gaming (my core interest) need some background story.

You have made me want to put to paper (words - some place I have some skill)  the background stories for all those characters from all the flavors of D&D (OD&D, AD&D 1st, AD&D 2nd,) I've played since "white box days" until the girls were adopted (live got so much busier      with kids #3 and #4 than it had been a decade and a half earlier with #1 and #2 - or maybe I just matured  and put them first...)

Gracias,

Glenn

[OLeary]

It's been a long time since I checked out the Thunderbolt Mountain's stuff; the Brushwoolies have single hand(foot)edly changed that. Those Little Guys are  FANTASTIC...with a matching paint job. I'm sure they'd get on well with my Mushrooms.
The Mushrooms in the background are REALLY COOL! GREAT WORK all around!
I think that contributing to your project would be a lot of fun...also add some purpose for all those Mushrooms I love to make.

My mushrooms are sad and pitiful compared to yours. I do have some from Foundry that came with my Orcling Outriders, but I've yet to paint them up.  You should pity my poor husband as he's the one that has to put up with me 

And yes, every character needs a back story unless it is a "mass army" trooper (writing 400 plus stories for my Der Kriegspieler and 1970's Ral Partha Dwarf soldiers much less their contemporary goblin foes isn't happening...) to make it "real" in one's mind.  I think even "army leaders" for war gaming (my core interest) need some background story.

You have made me want to put to paper (words - some place I have some skill)  the background stories for all those characters from all the flavors of D&D (OD&D, AD&D 1st, AD&D 2nd,)

You're right, wargaming figures don't need a backstory. The important thing there is the sacrifice of individuality for the overall good of the unit. But yes, D&D would certainly benefit. You should write some as it's a good way to spend a free weekend and makes painting ever so much fun.

[DeafNala]

On the store-bought Mushroom Front, Wyrd has some cool if expensive ones:



http://wyrd-games.net/shop/Dire-Mushrooms.html