Jamafore Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 After about the 3rd mini I did, I decided to freehand all my insignia to help improve my skills. However one thing I am having trouble with is doing skulls. So I'm asking for any tips, examples, or anything that might make it easier to do. Right now the best I have been able to come up with is a strange looking "Q". Tried the searchy, but didn't come up with anything, so maybe I'm just nuts to try and freehand this. EDIT: Spelling Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245312-freehanding-skulls/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly_bear Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I would suggest doing the the shape of the skull as a 'block' shape with the colour you want the skull to be, then once you've done that, carefully paint in the eyes. nose and teeh. Thats the most i can help with other then, keep practicing on shoulder pads you haven't used, and again just keep practicing, freehanding takes lot of time, effort and patience, but you just have to keep at it and realise your first few attempts will look wrong if you rush and DON'T thin your paints. Hope i've made sense. Rob Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245312-freehanding-skulls/#findComment-2967624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Practice on a piece of paper, There are plenty of how-tos out there on the internet. Then use the advice above regarding paints. ^_^ I've done quite a few myself, there are some examples in my gallery. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245312-freehanding-skulls/#findComment-2967687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 See if this helps get you started. It might help with breaking it down into simpler shapes that you overlap. Flesh Tearer Librarian iconograhy (painting a skull) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245312-freehanding-skulls/#findComment-2968114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamafore Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thank you very much for the replies. These will help quite a bit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245312-freehanding-skulls/#findComment-2968233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklighter Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 This never gets recomended, but in the past I've used pencils and pens to just draw a rough outline then paint over it once I was happy. You need a soft pencil and a putty rubber or a washable ink pen over a coat gloss ('ard coat works well). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245312-freehanding-skulls/#findComment-2968930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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