Author Topic: African Expedition (Read 18475 times)

Ray Rivers · « **Reply #30 on:** November 20, 2008, 12:03:59 PM »

Really like your painting style.

Don't know how to describe it exactly, kinda "streaky" but it gives a really nice textured look to your mini's.

Any thoughts on technique for us novices?

Tellus · « **Reply #31 on:** November 20, 2008, 09:33:33 PM »

Hey Ray,
actually you're right it's streaky.The technique is a bit like hatching (I'm not sure if that's the right word-blame it on my dictionary) like when you're drawing a sketch and fill it with short and fast strokes in an abstract way because you have no time to do it real or just want it the way-like in some kinds of comics.
Normaly I paint with Foundry colours because they work very good in blending the 3 Colour tones into each other and it's less time consuming than mixing your own palette.
So I start with the shade colour and to get even more depth I go over with an ink or wash (at the moment mostly with GW's Devlin Mud).Then I start hatching with the shade colour again,next the middle colour and at least the highlight tone,at that moment I'm changing to a smaler brush,do shorter strokes which I concentrate more on the edges and all the other parts that need some higlighting.
Well that's all,piece of cake,isn't it

Ray Rivers · « **Reply #32 on:** November 20, 2008, 10:30:06 PM »

Quote from: Tellus on November 20, 2008, 09:33:33 PM

Well that's all,piece of cake,isn't it

Yea... piece of cake!

Argonor · « **Reply #33 on:** November 21, 2008, 10:29:32 AM »

Looks great!

I just used a similar technique to paint the skin on 'Tonka' from Black Hat - to represent the muscles under his skin. My result is not as convincing as yours, though...

Paul E · « **Reply #34 on:** November 21, 2008, 01:46:22 PM »

Superb job....just love them

Tellus · « **Reply #35 on:** November 22, 2008, 07:43:02 AM »

Glad you like them-stay tuned there's still more to come!

Quote from: Ray Rivers on November 20, 2008, 10:30:06 PM

Quote from: Tellus on November 20, 2008, 09:33:33 PM

Well that's all,piece of cake,isn't it

Yea... piece of cake!

Ok,you need a bit practice,like with everything you've never done bevor

If you come over(some day)I'll show you

chicklewis · « **Reply #36 on:** November 26, 2008, 04:58:36 PM »

Those minis really look wonderful.

But there is one member missing. We need to add Digwiddow's quarterwit nephew - the "Little Master".

Tellus · « **Reply #37 on:** February 10, 2009, 08:18:01 PM »

Since a while I'm busy with the Stuff for the Tactica and so I wasn't able to do much here,but I've read in another thread that HLBS is dropping their 28mm range.So I found out that they have some nice animals for my Africa project.And here are some really lovable chaps

Gluteus Maximus · « **Reply #38 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:05:10 PM »

I realise that in reality they are not pleasant creatures, but I've always had a soft spot for hyenas. They look really cute to me

Your models are beautifully done

Tellus · « **Reply #39 on:** April 25, 2009, 05:19:36 PM »

Here are some more animals,all from HLBS (unfortunately not longer available):

Here comes the feathers....

and radio africa

Sterling Moose · « **Reply #40 on:** April 25, 2009, 07:10:37 PM »

Nice thread showcasing some beautiful toys - well done everybody.

argsilverson · « **Reply #41 on:** April 25, 2009, 11:01:04 PM »

Again very good job.

Just an idea: If you can hold a couple of packs of Mega Miniatures flamingoes will add more colour in your Africa!

Grimm · « **Reply #42 on:** April 26, 2009, 11:37:53 AM »

Ah Tellus that is very nice stuff .
I plan to paint my African Animals soon so it is a good insperation for me.
thanks.
grimm

Gluteus Maximus · « **Reply #43 on:** April 26, 2009, 04:56:35 PM »

Quote from: Grimm on April 26, 2009, 11:37:53 AM

Ah Tellus that is very nice stuff .
I plan to paint my African Animals soon so it is a good insperation for me.
thanks.
grimm

I think we will all look forward to that

carlos marighela · « **Reply #44 on:** April 26, 2009, 08:22:05 PM »

Really nice work.Those Hyenas are outstanding.

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