I’ve got the shirt on my dwarf about where I want it and shaded the socks & pantaloons.
The shirt’s done with pointillism to give it a very different texture to the surrounding textiles. Though the shadows are quite deep, I haven’t pushed the highlights extremely high. This will create the impression of a soft fabric that doesn’t reflect much light.
More work on this handsome dwarf.
I’ve painted his shirt a cool white instead of the warm cream it had been. I’ve also made a start on the socks & trousers.
A bit of progress here after my daughter went to bed at a generously early hour.
I’m moving along quickly, but I want to push myself to do my best. My recent competitions have motivated me to do more big boy painting.
Here’s a figure I’ve had on the back burner for a long time. I was so inspired by some of the work at MFCA that I wanted to get back to some display painting. I’ve still got plenty to do for gaming & narrative purposes, but I’ve been enjoying the competitions lately and I want to put together some pieces that showcase my current abilities.
It’s the classic ‘Random Encounter’ by FeR miniatures. Just put in some work on the skin, trying to do my best. Matt DiPietro told me to “paint boldly”, so I’m giving it a go.
I’m heading to MFCA in Philadelphia next weekend and planning to show a few of the dwarves from ToadChapel. Here’s a display base I’m hoping to finish in time for the show.
Basic structure created with a mix of Super Sculpey & Super Sculpey Firm. I find the proper consistency is just about midway between the two. The standard consistency warms in your hands and won’t stand serious mushing around, while the firm is so stiff it tends to break when you handle it. Working it up into a usable consistency is enough to make your hands sore.
A little structure added with Milliput. Without distracting from the figures, I’m trying to suggest that something interesting lies just ahead.
Some basic paint applied. I’m repainting the base of the dwarf who’s in the road so she matches better, rather than trying to match the painting to her base.
This is a bit of a rush job, so hopefully some well-placed flock will cover up some of the rough patches.
Happy hobbies to you!
Hobby time has been tight lately, but I’m getting another missile launcher scout ready to join my Dark Angels kill team.
I’ve found the range and versatility to justify the steep price, and a camo cloak helps keep the investment on the table. The cloaks do require a bit of Green Stuff to convert, though.
I’ve been working on a grand (by ToadChapel standards) home for the ambitious Herling.
I shall probably need to remove the door (🤞🏻) to properly paint the wood paneling and the goblin head knocker.
The house itself is human-sized, but Herling’s moved in as his political star has risen.
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On that narrative point: I haven’t forgotten that I’m overdue for an update. I’m working on it!
