Venerable Jazzman Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I'm trying to improve my painting by changing my technique so I'm working up from a dark base to the final highlight, rather than my traditional light base and work down to the deepest shade. Problem I'm having is that when I put the next layer on, it tends to run down into the recesses which I'm trying to keep dark. Paint's about a 1:1 mix with water, is this too runny for what I'm trying to do? It's a lot thicker than my usual milk-consistency layers, but when I try it thicker I just end up with blobby highlights that look crap. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202164-thinned-paint-running-into-recesses/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbonCopy Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 It's all about controlling the amount of paint on your brush -- you have too much on it. Keep a paper towel/napkin on hand. Once you load the brush, touch it to the paper towel/napkin to remove the excess. Also, it is MUCH, much easier to work up from a light/white primer base for this kind of technique. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202164-thinned-paint-running-into-recesses/#findComment-2408973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicksy Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Yeah, carboncopy has it. This is a difficult thing to get right. I struggle but it does work and is worth percevering with. I often though use too much and regret it as you have to go back to repaint the area. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202164-thinned-paint-running-into-recesses/#findComment-2409761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venerable Jazzman Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 Thanks guys. Between that and some hands-on guidance from the LGS I think I'm getting there. Did a white Sanguinary Priest over the weekend, looks a lot better than I was expecting. As soon as i can find the cable for my camera i'll get some pics up Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202164-thinned-paint-running-into-recesses/#findComment-2410200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venerable Jazzman Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/fatjazzer/sp1a-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/fatjazzer/sp2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/fatjazzer/sp4.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/fatjazzer/sp3wip.jpg Back still needs some work, but I'm pretty happy with the rest of it. Store lighting's washed it out a bit, but the white's come up nice, it's a bit less chalky and got a bit more depth irl. Ignore the base Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202164-thinned-paint-running-into-recesses/#findComment-2412278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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