Aulë's WIP - Update: Bifur (EfGT)

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Fri May 09, 2014 7:08 pm

So, I got number 13 finished.
It's the horses of the Rohirrim :-D

Galanur · **Joined:** Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:28 am **Posts:** 1389

to be honest I feel sad I havent bought multiples of that magazine and the next 1 time ago (both magazines would cost like half of a real box cost) for exactly the same amount of stuff.

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Sat May 10, 2014 12:01 am

Galanur wrote:

to be honest I feel sad I havent bought multiples of that magazine and the next 1 time ago (both magazines would cost like half of a real box cost) for exactly the same amount of stuff.

Yep... I feel glad i bought it... i mean, for just 120€ I got the first 65 numbers!!!

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Sat May 10, 2014 2:23 pm

I've noted on your blog you only used a handful of AP paints to complete these horses and you haven't done too bad.
Now here's a trick I think you missed. You should have used one horse to show the sheer amount of colours you can make using the few you had. Mixing little bits of this and that to make a realistic looking horse. It's possible, it take a lot of trial and error and the wet palette helps.
This has the added benefit of getting you used to mixing colours and how they work together, for example, how to use browns, blacks and yellows to make green.

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Sat May 10, 2014 2:31 pm

Gandlaf the Grey wrote:

I've noted on your blog you only used a handful of AP paints to complete these horses and you haven't done too bad.
Now here's a trick I think you missed. You should have used one horse to show the sheer amount of colours you can make using the few you had. Mixing little bits of this and that to make a realistic looking horse. It's possible, it take a lot of trial and error and the wet palette helps.
This has the added benefit of getting you used to mixing colours and how they work together, for example, how to use browns, blacks and yellows to make green.

I probably Should have done that yes

... but well, the next time I paint the Rohirrim I'll do it

As allways, thanks for all the tips and help Gandlaf!! :-D

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Sat May 10, 2014 3:15 pm

In particular, look toward mixing up shading and highlights, it will make your figures start to come to life.

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Sun May 11, 2014 12:44 am

Gandlaf the Grey wrote:

In particular, look toward mixing up shading and highlights, it will make your figures start to come to life.

Yeah, I want to master those techniques really bad

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Thu May 15, 2014 10:53 am

Well, the Rohirrim are finished

mertaal · **Posted:** Thu May 15, 2014 12:02 pm

Beautiful clean work!

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Thu May 15, 2014 4:35 pm

mertaal wrote:

Beautiful clean work!

Thanks mertaal

It feels really good to have some feedback eheh :rofl:

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Thu May 15, 2014 4:36 pm

Oh, and just to inform you guys that I made a video about the Photoshoot Scenery xD
If you want, just check it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaVQUJsZU2w

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Thu May 15, 2014 8:01 pm

not bad at all and i think I note signs of improvement.

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Thu May 22, 2014 12:45 pm

Number 15 is finished :rofl:

It's Saruman! :saruman

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Thu May 22, 2014 8:26 pm

Not looking too bad. Keep an eye on your paint thickness, it needs more water.
Look to adding some very thin dark shades in the deepest folds to create some depth.

Hodush · **Posted:** Fri May 23, 2014 3:49 am

Well done!

Harfoot · **Posted:** Sat May 24, 2014 11:09 am

Great stuff, wow those magazines were great value for money!

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:34 pm

I've been away for a few days, but I'm back now eheh
this weekend I've finished number 16 - Úgluk!

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:35 pm

Tidy paint job. Love the blood on the severed orc head. well done!

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Sun Jun 01, 2014 9:16 pm

D.M.S wrote:

Tidy paint job. Love the blood on the severed orc head. well done!

Thanks a lot DMS :-D

Sithious · **Posted:** Sun Jun 01, 2014 9:40 pm

That is cool how you are presenting your work. Definitely will check in to see how you progress. Saruman and Ugluk look great.

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