ironbear Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Hello my brothers, I have never entered a golden daemon before, as i didnt consider myself good enough. I have been working hard over the last 18 months to improve my paintign skills and i have recently finished this for a painting comp in my local store soon. Lets have at it with some constructive critiques............or just postivie comments as not sure if i should have a crack at the daemon or not. Cheers GB http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/generalbear/106-1.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/generalbear/116.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/generalbear/123.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/generalbear/125.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/generalbear/113.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/generalbear/103-1.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/generalbear/102-1.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/generalbear/098.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/generalbear/097.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248590-wolf-guard-poss-gd-entry/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune_Priest_Rhapsody Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 WOW!! That model looks great brother!! I like the slightly deeper blue on the armor, the gold really pops, and the highlighting and battle damage look sharp and crisp!! The pose is also great!! I have slowly moved over to using the assault marine legs for my GH's as well, I just prefer the movement over the static look. Well Done!! End of Line Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248590-wolf-guard-poss-gd-entry/#findComment-3009997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Pose is awesome. Colors are vibrant and crisp and the battle damage is believable. Tattoo is bada$$! Consider it stolen. Criticism would be that your highlighting is too streaky and doesn't look like it was done with a ultra-fine brush or a steady hand. I'd also maybe add a few more flecks of battle damage and/or some wear'n'tear like discoloration around the feet. This is looking through GD-colored lenses. If this weren't for the GD competition, I'd say you'd easily beat everyone at my LGS, so don't think that I don't find this exceptional already. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248590-wolf-guard-poss-gd-entry/#findComment-3010007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Great model! A really impressive start fella, but you know that already right? :tu: I''ll start the critique by saying that I think you need to commit more time to ensuring the blend between the highlights is a lot smoother, in some areas it's a bit rough for GD. The best example I can see is on the left leg on the upper thigh, where you've highlighted the detail in the armour, the highlight stroke is at least 1mm wide, which imho is not really sharp enough to impress at that level. I also think you'd need to pay more attention to some of the details on the mini, for example the cables on his midriff and the inner exhaust vents on the backpack don't appear to be highlighted. Personally I think they should both be a different colour to the armour for contrast, but that's subjective of course. Now that might sound like a heap of negative feedback, but my intent is to be constructive, you're got really great technique and with a bit more patience and time on the mini, I think you could really step it up a level. Out of interest how long did it take to paint this mini? WotF Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248590-wolf-guard-poss-gd-entry/#findComment-3010010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbear Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 it probably took just over 40 hours to get here, dont worry about sounding negative, thats why i posted it i want to improve Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248590-wolf-guard-poss-gd-entry/#findComment-3010016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Didn't notice before, but I agree with the tubes/exhaust vents comment. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248590-wolf-guard-poss-gd-entry/#findComment-3010020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacton Qruze Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Geometric shapes are cool, but parts of yours look unintentionally asymmetrical. I would try to work on getting those lines more even. Maybe try to fine-tune the tattoo; again, the concept is good, but the execution leaves me wondering what exactly it is. Also some light glazing with your skin tone will help subdue the tattoo, and make it look like it's under the skin, rather than painted on top. Your gold needs deeper contrast, and I'd consider a bit more highlighting on the hair. The palette for the armor is nice, but some of your transitions need smoothing, and you might want to bring your highlights up even more than they already are. You've done a nice job on the face, and you're off to a solid start. Keep it up! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248590-wolf-guard-poss-gd-entry/#findComment-3010048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pall Ironbear Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Far better painters than I have passed comment on ways to improve. I'll just say I'm jealous of your patience and good luck with GD if you do enter Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248590-wolf-guard-poss-gd-entry/#findComment-3010072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 maybe its just me, but it looks like his eyes are closed... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248590-wolf-guard-poss-gd-entry/#findComment-3010080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewi Sant Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 ⬆ I think the face will look much better once you have done the eyes. Also the small clasp that hold the runic stones on the back pack needs painting. All in all a very good start. Have a beer on me, just don't drink it before painting..... :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248590-wolf-guard-poss-gd-entry/#findComment-3010169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronDragon66 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Very nice Ironbear, - Ive been to several Gamesday's and seen alot of Golden Demon models up close and personal. My personal opinion, I think you would be very competative in a GD competition. The posse and expression are spot on......it shows that you noww exactly how to get the perfect "feeling of the moment" from your model. The facial painting is great, Id say the eyes are the only point id polish up. I love the tatto you painted on there, great detail....and its that kind of stuff that i believe the judges would love. Keep it up and post some more stuff. IronDragon66 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248590-wolf-guard-poss-gd-entry/#findComment-3010189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolftracks8 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 NICE!!! And GOOD LUCK to you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248590-wolf-guard-poss-gd-entry/#findComment-3016111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Hello my brothers, I have never entered a golden daemon before, as i didnt consider myself good enough. I have been working hard over the last 18 months to improve my paintign skills and i have recently finished this for a painting comp in my local store soon. Lets have at it with some constructive critiques............or just postivie comments as not sure if i should have a crack at the daemon or not. Cheers GB http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/generalbear/106-1.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/generalbear/116.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/generalbear/123.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/generalbear/125.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/generalbear/113.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/generalbear/103-1.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/generalbear/102-1.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/generalbear/098.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/generalbear/097.jpg I'm not feeling the face for some reason? as for my input.. there are two wolf brothers here that I know who are far more knowledgeable with painting than I do, so heed their advice! but my only critique is that his gun arm should be raised slightly higher to match/level where his eyes should meet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248590-wolf-guard-poss-gd-entry/#findComment-3016239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjgarces Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 It looks great and it its on the right way! Some things to improve, they are small things, details that can make yours minis great! Shadows and contrast, you can shade some parts to make a visible difference and mark volumes. Try to make thinner the black lines of the armor, and try to not usa black, better a mix of the basecolor+blue+black The face is awesome, try to paint the eyes to round the circle. You're doing very well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248590-wolf-guard-poss-gd-entry/#findComment-3016402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwit Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Firstly great model and paintwork. i like the base too. My 2 cents however. Pose wise I don't think this is quite there. Its good, but too many incosistencies and there just isn't enough flow. example being the chainsword angle, it doesn't flow with the legs or direction of the character. It should be angled more opposite to accentuate the movement of the character. As has already been said too the pistol is too low. Finally have a basic goal when setting up your character and how you will show this. Yours is obviously running, movement, direction, speed, so every piece of the model should help describe this which isn't happening. The mohawk faces forward, the wolf tooth necklace on the bolt pistol also points forward, these all go against what the rest of the model is pushing towards. You may also want to add some kind of robe, pelt to help accentuate the movement. Its all these small details that turn good to great. I would definately post up a wip of the model before starting painting. The best paint job in the world will not win you anything if the model below isnt as good as it can be. http://www.youtube.com/user/asjarra?feature=watch Check this guy out, hes a master at describing movement through pose and using accessories to help accentuate the movement. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248590-wolf-guard-poss-gd-entry/#findComment-3016417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Very nice, Will or have you been touching up the errors on the highlights? (mostly noticeable on his left greave) and kneepad. They could do with smoother blending. He's certainly above TT standard in my opinion. Well done - keep at it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248590-wolf-guard-poss-gd-entry/#findComment-3016500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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