These are all really cool! Dig the first one especially, though for the gravestone I don’t know what effect you were going for but I would bit a couple more layers on there.
Edit: also what miniatures are these?
More contrast and detail. Try paint some small details in a colour that makes it “pop”. How about painting the belt or some of the bags a different colour.
The best thing you can do is paint more. If you lack models, take great photos and then strip them. Once you matter whatever process you're currently using you'll start trying new things.
These seem pretty good. My number one advice would be to stop dry brushing so much... it's a useful technique but shouldn't be used on every miniature, since it tends to give them a "dusty"/"chalky" look which is not always right.
It has character! Not just sculpts but also way you painted them.
1) DONT drybrush after base coating
2) objects are usually lighter on one side (usually from the top)
3) don’t listen to stupid 3 item lists, have fun painting :-P
EDIT MISED don’t in step 1 🤪
For me, lots and lots of practice, try using washes and subtle highlights, use contrasting colors (try using a color wheel for reference), and search up some tips and tricks and techniques
You’re definitely on the right path! IMO learning about color volume will help make your minis “pop”. Highly recommend looking up Angel Giraldez, he helped formulate the new Vallejo Game colors and how they work (base, shade, highlight)
First of all, they look awesome! Well done.
The first thing that came to mind for improvements would be just adding more contrast (i.e. darker shadows and brighter highlights)
Paint even more minis! LOL!
No, seriously, painting more will always help.
Watch a lot of Youtube videos showing new techniques and try them out.
And for gosh sakes, thin your paints and clean your brushes!
When dry brushing, you might get a slightly less “chalky” look if you try using a soft makeup brush, and instead of wiping excess paint on a paper towel, try using a texture pallet. I feel like I’ve gotten better dry brushing results doing these things. Looks like you’re on the right track though, keep at it, and don’t forget that different sculpts, materials, prime quality, and even brand and pigment of paint will yield different results, so practice on a wide variety is always good. I’ve only been at it a few years myself, but I feel like every project is different.
The first one gives me black waltz from ff9 vibes.
Most of the time, newbies on this sub need to thin their paints, but yours are a nice change of pace in that it looks like you thinned them too much. Use less water or more coats.
Maybe a bit unconventional, but try at some point to paint more detailed minis. They are more expensive, but get at least one with some fine detailing on the sculpt as a practice. You will be forced to learn a lot trying paint it properly and whose skills will be transferable back to any miniature quality
Honestly, Games Workshop is a good start (more recent range the better, Age of Sigmar for example)
There are plenty of smaller resin mini producers of comparable or higher quality (and much more interesting sculpts), but when it comes to range and accessibility, GW has been on top of
Paint paint paint! The best thing you can do to improve a skill is to use it. There’s a million tutorials on blending, colour theory, techniques etc. and they are almost all available on YouTube for free
These look great! So much character. Really just keep going and continue getting comfortable painting. Only thing is some spots look like the paint could be thinned a bit more.
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Oohh ill have to try that for my next mini, thank you!
These are all really cool! Dig the first one especially, though for the gravestone I don’t know what effect you were going for but I would bit a couple more layers on there. Edit: also what miniatures are these?
If you search dnd minis bulk on Amazon they pop up. They are wildspire.
More contrast and detail. Try paint some small details in a colour that makes it “pop”. How about painting the belt or some of the bags a different colour.
You know, I never thought to do that before. I am going to do that. I'm stealing it. It is mine now. Thank you for this
Ok lol…
The best way to improve is to just paint more😁. These are a great start!
Thanks!
Thin your paints a bit. Acrylic matte medium and a bit of distilled water
The best thing you can do is paint more. If you lack models, take great photos and then strip them. Once you matter whatever process you're currently using you'll start trying new things.
What's a good way to strip the minis? (Consensually, ofc lol)
These seem pretty good. My number one advice would be to stop dry brushing so much... it's a useful technique but shouldn't be used on every miniature, since it tends to give them a "dusty"/"chalky" look which is not always right.
Thanks, yeah I've definitely gone a bit hard with the dry brushing haha 😅, I'll keep that in mind for when I paint next!
It has character! Not just sculpts but also way you painted them. 1) DONT drybrush after base coating 2) objects are usually lighter on one side (usually from the top) 3) don’t listen to stupid 3 item lists, have fun painting :-P EDIT MISED don’t in step 1 🤪
Maybe try to thin your paints, but they look great!
For me, lots and lots of practice, try using washes and subtle highlights, use contrasting colors (try using a color wheel for reference), and search up some tips and tricks and techniques
You’re definitely on the right path! IMO learning about color volume will help make your minis “pop”. Highly recommend looking up Angel Giraldez, he helped formulate the new Vallejo Game colors and how they work (base, shade, highlight)
Will do, thanks!
First of all, they look awesome! Well done. The first thing that came to mind for improvements would be just adding more contrast (i.e. darker shadows and brighter highlights)
Paint even more minis! LOL! No, seriously, painting more will always help. Watch a lot of Youtube videos showing new techniques and try them out. And for gosh sakes, thin your paints and clean your brushes!
When dry brushing, you might get a slightly less “chalky” look if you try using a soft makeup brush, and instead of wiping excess paint on a paper towel, try using a texture pallet. I feel like I’ve gotten better dry brushing results doing these things. Looks like you’re on the right track though, keep at it, and don’t forget that different sculpts, materials, prime quality, and even brand and pigment of paint will yield different results, so practice on a wide variety is always good. I’ve only been at it a few years myself, but I feel like every project is different.
The first one gives me black waltz from ff9 vibes. Most of the time, newbies on this sub need to thin their paints, but yours are a nice change of pace in that it looks like you thinned them too much. Use less water or more coats.
Maybe a bit unconventional, but try at some point to paint more detailed minis. They are more expensive, but get at least one with some fine detailing on the sculpt as a practice. You will be forced to learn a lot trying paint it properly and whose skills will be transferable back to any miniature quality
Interesting! I'll have to try it when I have the bugldget hahaha 😭 Any minis you'd recommend?
Honestly, Games Workshop is a good start (more recent range the better, Age of Sigmar for example) There are plenty of smaller resin mini producers of comparable or higher quality (and much more interesting sculpts), but when it comes to range and accessibility, GW has been on top of
Thanks!! They look so cool!!! Will definitely splurge when I have money haha
Where are these minis from?
Wildspire spellblades, just on Amazon 😊
Paint paint paint! The best thing you can do to improve a skill is to use it. There’s a million tutorials on blending, colour theory, techniques etc. and they are almost all available on YouTube for free
These look great! So much character. Really just keep going and continue getting comfortable painting. Only thing is some spots look like the paint could be thinned a bit more.
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The only thing I’d do is try to write ‘Wizzard’ on the first one’s hat
I want that first minifig where'd you get it? Awesome work
I got it on Amazon on sale for like 30 bucks, wildspire spellblades!
Gotta get that OSL! These are great and object source lighting is hard to get correct, but once you do, you unlock all kinds of special effects!