Lostrael's Dark Angels

[Major_Gilbear]

Because you are using Milliput, you can run a file along the edges to sharpen them up a bit.

 

For what it's worth though, I think it came out very well indeed - lovely rich red too! :)

[Bryan Blaire]

I would be 100% happy with those edges, Lostrael, that cloak/cape looks awesome! I'm envious of your layers! Now, let's see the rest of that model! :D

[Guest]

*Flips table and throws water cup at Lostrael* :)

 

I love your work so much.

[Greenz]

You should be proud of that man. Great job with the cast, and the red looks terrific :)

[Chaplain Raeven]

I'll echo Brother Arkley's comment on this.

 

I love your work man, I really do.

[Tygwyn]

Been away for a while and come back to this.  Wow.

That Biker Librarian is amazing - the freehand is exceptional.

The moulded robes - similarly great work.  Nothing not to like there!

 

Be proud brother, we all are of having you as one of the Unforgiven.

[Zoatibix]

I hadn't seen this thread before but to borrow Blackadder....clucking bell!

 

I love the green...a colour I have always thought would look iffy for armour.

 

I popped in to look for a good recipe for black and ended up reading all nine pages.

 

Beautiful artwork! Thank you.

[Dark Rage]

Dang, that's one clever way to make changes to a cloak, really nice, it turned out great.

[Interrogator Stobz]

Libby's face and the freehand of the horned skull is really top-notch!

 

That red on the robe is also exquisite, carry on Sir.

 

:D

stobz

[FinylCut]

Lostrael:

 

Your librarian is beyond amazing. Nice work combining bike sets to create something unique. The paint work is stunning. My next librarian will have black armor and blue robe, as it works so well.

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

FC

[Lostrael]

Thanks all. I hope I can finish my champion in time. The last weeks have been taxing, too much to do. I'm missing time to paint. 

[Chaplain Raeven]

That's too bad, I was just about to send my army your way for some painting. I'm always excited for the eventual result, he's going to look glorious!

 

*Pre-emptive 'like'*

[Lostrael]

Time to catch up.

I had a full weekend to paint and finished my veterans.

So what next? Maybe I should finish the drop pod, started a year ago. *sigh*

[Greenz]

Man oh man, your work gets better and better all the time. How that's possible is beyond me, but it does.

 

Those robes are so beautifully blended. What's the free hand on the chainsword?

[Lostrael]

Man oh man, your work gets better and better all the time. How that's possible is beyond me, but it does.

 

Those robes are so beautifully blended. What's the free hand on the chainsword?

A try.  I was listening to Praetorian of Dorn at the time and was inspired by the ornaments on Dorns chainsword. 

 

May be I should post some of my first models, from when I started painting DA.

[BlackTriton]

Your mastery of the lighting and highlight can only be appreciated by other painters!

What technique did you used? the highlight seems so natural, like blended.

I would guess you used some dry-brush? and then layered nearly to a white?

 

also where did you get those robes! 

 

The quality of your works is an inspiration. 

I wish I had the dedication to put that kind of time and the talent to get that kind of quality.

[Lostrael]

Your mastery of the lighting and highlight can only be appreciated by other painters!

What technique did you used? the highlight seems so natural, like blended.

I would guess you used some dry-brush? and then layered nearly to a white?

also where did you get those robes!

The quality of your works is an inspiration.

I wish I had the dedication to put that kind of time and the talent to get that kind of quality.

I dry/wet brushing the highlights and paint over with a wash and set some highlights later

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/318921-lostraels-dark-angels/?p=4345452

I have seen videos about layer techniques but I'm not sure if I have the patience for that.

As for the robes. These are made by Spellcrow.

I tried various ways to paint robes over time.

This was my first Dark Angel ever painted. I did it for a friend and he gave him back to me when he sold all his stuff.

I worked with Bonewhite and Gryphonne Sepia when I started (later AP Soft Tone Wash)

The issue these washes is that it sometimes leaves hard edges

or pool in wrong places

or dry in a way that the edges are darker than the middle.

I tried out Bonewhite, Flesh wash and a bit Offwhite as highlight.

Flesh wash gives it a more yellow touch, which I like, but also has a glossy finish which is unfitting for robes (unless they are of satin or velvet)

My recent models are painted with an undercoat of Heavy Skin Tone, on top of that Bonewhite, a thinned down Sahara Yellow into creases and a bit Offwhite highlight.

The Scalecolor has a matt finish, which its nicer for uneven or large surfaces.

For small surfaces or places where it's hard to get with a brush washes are still great.

I'm still trying out new stuff

[Chaplain Raeven]

You got any picture from your very first model? 

[Lostrael]

The first Warhammer models I painted for a friend, some Repentias sisters.

When I started my own army, the models had even fewer cloth on and more spikes.

I guess the inquisition would not be merciful if I post those 

[Lostrael]

I felt obliged to finish my other champion Alexander.

To much red perhaps. Unless surrounded by a Mechanicum army he will certainly give a good target.

[Isiah]

He looks crackin' :tu:

 

Cheers

I

[Interrogator Stobz]

Great amount of red, it suits the model, especially with your dudes having black armour, they need lifting every chance you get.

 

I hate capes but your execution is really top knotch :tu:

 

What's your cape recipe? please... :D

[Lostrael]

Rotk

[Interrogator Stobz]

Simple, with good execution.

 

Cheers

[Chmur]

I seriously cannot check this thread anymore... Hadn't had time to do anything Warhammerish in the past 3 months (job change) and seeing this level of work just makes me go "why even bother".

 

In sombre tone - excellent work Lostrael, like always. I love the idea of the Lion pet! Might borrow that one for my true scale Azrael conversion (if I ever get to it, that is).