ellis_esquire Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Hi all, Nice to be back and see a few familiar faces, as well as new ones around! So, its been nearly a year and I felt it was time to get posting again. Some of you will recall my 5th edition angels, but i've taken some time to take stock of where my painting is at. Am I painting primarily for armies, art or competitions? This is an ongoing question for me, and sees me playing with different styles, but will post up some testers up this week and over the next few weeks for our enjoyment. Also have been busy working on a couple of nice Dark Angel pieces for Golden Demon this year that I can't reveal yet (shock factor is worth a lot) but look out later this year. Maybe i'll get to be in white dwarf again but not a tyranid this year (see my tervigon pictured in hall of fame - ed: blatant boast :/ ) But will kick off with a couple of logos I've been working on for my avatars and commissions side. It incorporates the E_E but also DA themed: http://s15.postimg.org/ci754911j/08499_ellis_logo_page_1.jpg http://s21.postimg.org/esfvt9roj/08546_Ellis_with_Gothic_Watermark_page_1.jpg So which do we prefer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Rage Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Hey there, welcome back, was a fan of your Dark Angels before I became a member on the B&C, really like the OSL effects on all your miniatures. As for the Logo's I really like the first one as the E's give the impression of claws grasping at the sword hilt and the second one the E's don't really have the whole DA feel to them, but both are very nicely done. Look forward to seeing your progress in the future. DR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_esquire Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Hi all, My first 6th edition reboot Terminator Borathiel! Enjoy: http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6140/qox1.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/7525/f73x.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Hell's teeth - awesome sauce work as per usual ellis. I see the break hasn't been detrimental to your painting prowess Cheers I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Rage Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Looking good, the OSL is looking really sharp and effective as always, very nice. DR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Welcome back Brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_esquire Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Thanks guys - only thing was getting my icon on the photo without the white paint backing - anyone know how? 15 days time ill reveal all my DA goodness ive been working on this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Rage Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 How do you add the logo, are you just pasting it onto your images? if you have Phostoshop you can make the white area transparent or just use a circle shape lasso/selection tool and cut it. DR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facmanpob Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Lovely blending and OSL :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cod Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Yes, Wow! I have no idea how you did it but it looks amazing The lighting even seems to be on the base too, awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_esquire Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Thanks guys i like to be thorough! And thanks Dark Rage - sorted the logo thanks to you! http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/9435/mpfj.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillyfish Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Welcome back ellis and your model looks lovely to boot. How did you do the OSL - spray, layers or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_esquire Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Hi Gillyfish - thanks for the welcome back! Its a spray of white primer with guilliman blue glazes over the top in different concentrations at different points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillyfish Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Impressive - really nice technique. Did you have to practice it much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Rage Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Very nice as always, Glad I could help with the logo. DR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primacy Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Looks amazing! How long have you been painting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 E_E, everything is still looking great! Like all the details you've painted, but the one thing I'm really interested in: the feather on the left shoulder, is that part of something, is it a bit or did you make that? You do still have a little attachment nub right on the bottom of the right foot, but that's super-minor. I really love the way you did the power effect on the storm shield coming out from under the boss! That's awesome, and I will definitely be looking at making a similar (but with power bolts, not the nice OSL you have) pattern, because it looks very nice and makes a lot of sense for the field to be projected from there. Awesome work, let's see some more. Eyeballs are greedy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_esquire Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 @Primacy - a few years no. @Bryan - Thanks man! Yes i always struggle with Storm shields as they create an invulnerable bubble. How do you paint that? Keep tuned ive got some great ideas! The feather is from the Goblin Spiders in fantasy range. Well finally got round to picturing my Deathwing Finalist at Golden Demon this year. http://imageshack.us/a/img28/6114/qa88.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img577/521/2czs.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img855/2319/3jg2.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img41/9503/m8ss.jpg Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Curses (only evil geniuses say "curses")... I can't see your pics at work, I will gush praise on your efforts tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyfax Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Looks amazing, Especially the freehand/artwork on the sides is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shadow Guard Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Absolutely stunning work on the land raider I must say. :) E_E, I am not a great fan of the enhanced lighting effect that you and a number of ther hugely talented painters appear to favour. I am referring to the effect on the lenses of helmets etc. Mainly from a realism pont of view, that degree of luminescence would be a massive tactical disadvantage to the battle brothers. I know it's hard to balance realism with the ability to effectively demonstrate that luminescence but I would rather not see such glare from the amrine lenses. I think the power weapon efect on the thunderhammer also should be tones down a little. On the land raider it's an entirely diferent story. This is the first time I've seen anyone reflect the front lights on to the tracks so effectively. The luminescence emanating from the inside of the raider on to the ramps is quite eerie and wonderful. Same for the lascannon coils but the vision slits on the cupolas should e muted ... again from atacticla point of view. I think the impact of the lighting effects on the tank would be emphasized to a far rgeater degree of the marines lens', the cupola reflections and the power weapons were muted. The free hand of course is in an entirely different league. Just fantastic. Don't take my coments personally, especially from someon who couldn't paint at 10% of your level even to save my life.... It's just a personal opinion. A pity you couldn't enter this in the Currus Belli competition... well, there's still time..you can paint up another land raider!! :) SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Bahram Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Holy ! Awesome work, brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
march10k Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Wow...As much as I am drooling, I think perhaps the source lighting is a bit overdone. Not that any given example of it is less than perfect, it's just that there's so much of it that it's distracting. But the murals on the side of the land raider...are enough to make angels weep tears of joy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanhausen Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooly cow! Those freehands...my goodness. I bet it took more than a couple hours to paint the raider ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_esquire Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 Hey guys thanks for the responses - can always trust my battle brothers to keep me on my toes. I hear what everyone's saying about my OSL - it is not quite so bright in real life lol. I guess that's why I didn't get a demon for this but then its hard to compete with things in vehicle like Contemptors who have more 'character' and opposability (real word?) than a tank you know? I hear you ont he tone down Shadow guard - great crits my man - I got confused about the whole currus belli challenge - ill have a look at that because i'm half way through a razorback. Yes Tanhausen a LOT longer than an hour lol - but its my passion so hey. Expect to see a LOT more Dark Angel freehanding coming up as its really my strong suit i'm starting to think. Really getting into conversion options in the DV box set at the moment so that might be up soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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